The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it will explore policy measures to achieve "Global AI G3" (the world's top three AI powerhouses) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in the United States and in Silicon Valley. At the event, the Ministry will meet with digital talent, CES Innovation Award winners, and technology startups to discuss overseas expansion and technological innovation plans. It also plans to accelerate international AI cooperation through high-level meetings with major information and communications technology companies such as Nvidia and OpenAI.
CES and Silicon Valley on-site
This initiative can be summarized in three key areas. First, we will meet with young digital talent and tech startups, focusing on AI technology innovation, to identify growth challenges. Second, we will explore expansion strategies for products and services that have been proven on the global stage through exchanges with CES Innovation Award winners. Third, we will strengthen international collaboration channels through high-level meetings with companies like NVIDIA and OpenAI, thereby strengthening connectivity across the entire technology and ecosystem. By connecting policy and industry at the heart of the ecosystem, CES, the global tech exhibition venue, and Silicon Valley, the goal is to bridge the gap between domestic companies' overseas expansion and collaboration opportunities into practical programs.
The AI market is experiencing a surge in investment and competition across the entire value chain, from chips to models and services, while a simultaneous battle for leadership over technological standards and governance is underway. In this environment, the Ministry of Science and ICT plans to expand its contacts with global companies and accelerate international AI cooperation, thereby strengthening the technological, talent, and market foundations necessary to achieve the "AI G3" goal.
Startup and Investment Ripple Effects
From a startup perspective, on-site exchanges at CES 2026 could lead to the discovery of overseas partners, discussions on joint research and demonstrations, and securing initial references. Specifically, on-site inspections and encouragement for CES Innovation Award winners and technology startups could accelerate the transition to commercialization stages, including initial pilots with global clients, distribution channel integration, and proof-of-concept (POC) testing. From an investment perspective, strengthening high-level communication between the government and global companies would increase the visibility of policy direction. Furthermore, expanding the possibilities for domestic deep tech companies to engage in overseas demonstrations and procurement could contribute to risk mitigation.
The key to determining tangible results lies in follow-up measures. For example, the implementation system that will concretize discussions on cooperation with global companies, the scale and pace of follow-up support for CES Innovation Award winners and young digital talent, and the schedule for regulatory and infrastructure development to support overseas expansion will all determine future outcomes. For field-focused policy initiatives to translate into increased competitiveness across the domestic AI ecosystem, a consistent roadmap and execution capabilities are required to simultaneously drive talent acquisition and technology commercialization.
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