LG Aimers Homecoming Day: Networking Party for Young AI Talents
On August 20th, ‘LG Aimers Homecoming Day’ took place at the Connect Hall at LG Twin Tower. Over 100 future AI experts, participants from the 2nd to the 4th Aimers hackathon, gathered gathered for diverse programs and networking activities, resulting in a highly positive response.
Special Time with AI Mentors
Senior researchers from labs such as Multimodal, Data Intelligence, and EXAONE served as mentors, sharing their knowledge from the AI research field with participants. From specific experiences such as data training methods and difficulties encountered while applying large language models(LLM) to actual services, to future trends in AI research, the mentors' diverse stories provided great inspiration to the students. In particular, students found the discussions about the research conducted at LG AI Research and the challenges of choosing a career path to be highly informative.
Image 1. LG Aimers Homecoming day ‘Meeting with LG's Talent Relation Teams’
Meeting with LG Affiliates' Talent Relation Teams
There was also a special opportunity to meet with HR teams from LG Electronics and LG Uplus to learn about corporate culture and detailed job descriptions. Through Q&A sessions with hiring managers, participants were able to obtain all the necessary information for job preparation, including specific preparation methods for interviews, required domain knowledge, language abilities, internship programs, and organizational culture. Participants also got answers to questions about applying to work at LG AI Research, such as research papers, projects, and other qualifications highly valued in AI hiring. This helped them feel more prepared to start a career in AI.
From Making Highballs to Bingo Games!
Image. LG Aimers Homecoming day ‘Networking Party’
A special time was also prepared for participants to learn business manners with the help of a professional instructor. Through the class, which is difficult to experience in everyday life, students had a unique experience and had a chance to bond while laughing and enjoying themselves together. In addition, through math quizzes and bingo games, they were able to naturally break the ice and get to know new people. "It was great to be able to spend time with team members who participated in the hackathon together after a long time," said one participant. In particular, they mentioned, "The most significant gain was the opportunity to directly interact with peers and seniors studying AI, thereby receiving practical advice."
LG Aimers Strives to Foster Future AI Experts
Image 3. LG Aimers held a reunion event for participants
Following the recent successful LG Aimers Hackathon, the LG Aimers Homecoming Day served as a valuable opportunity for AI talents to exchange practical experiences and theoretical knowledge, fostering mutual growth. Hyangmi Kim, the leader Academy Team at LG AI Research, expressed that "I hope today's gathering has been a valuable experience that contributes to strengthening your AI capabilities and, moreover, drives advancements in AI technology." LG Aimers is a youth education program conducted twice a year by the LG Group to cultivate future AI experts. Going forward, LG Aimers will continue to foster AI talent through robust educational programs and diverse activities, providing comprehensive support to develop the necessary qualities for AI professionals.