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FIX 2024 Celebrates Top Innovators with Global Media Pick Top 3 Awards

The inaugural Future Innovation Tech Expo 2024 (FIX 2024), held in Daeguโ€™s EXCO center, reached an exciting milestone with the Global Media Pick Top 3 Awards on October 24. This prestigious award ceremony highlighted 33 outstanding tech companies, carefully selected by 11 international media outlets for their groundbreaking contributions to future mobility, robotics, and ABB (AI, Big Data, Blockchain).

Global Media Recognition for 33 Innovators

During FIX 2024, media representatives from the U.S., Malaysia, Japan, China, Spain, and more attended to recognize the top innovators among 463 exhibitors. The media panel, with expertise in technology and a keen eye for emerging trends, carefully selected three companies each, awarding a total of 33 companies with media accolades.

Prominent participants included Spainโ€™s Clipset, a YouTube tech channel with 2.5 million subscribers; Chinaโ€™s major news outlet, SINA; and Business Today from Malaysia, a partner of Malaysiaโ€™s Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Over two days, the media panel engaged with exhibitors, assessing their innovations and vision for the future.

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These awards gave selected companies invaluable global exposure, creating new opportunities for international promotion and exchange.

Honoring Local Innovators in Key Sectors

The awardees spanned diverse sectors, includingย mobility, robotics, and ICT, with several local Daegu-Gyeongbuk companies receiving awards. In the mobility category, companies such asย MORAI,ย Autonomous a2z, andย SL Corporationย stood out. In ICT, notable recipients includedย Zio Robot,ย VSion,ย MDA,ย Biolink, andย ST Youngwon. Robotics companies, such asย YOUNG HYUN Robotics,ย Irova,ย Mobinn, andย Jimbo Robotics, were also celebrated for their advancements.

Lee Wook Jin, CEO of YOUNG HYUN Robotics, shared his excitement and gratitude, stating, โ€œWinning this award as a local Daegu company chosen by global media is an honor. Thanks to Daegu City and EXCO for their support.โ€Lee noted the many fruitful consultations and high interest from attendees, underscoring the value of this event for local companies.

Miriam McNabb, editor of the U.S.-based tech media outlet Dronelife, added her perspective, stating, โ€œSelecting just three standout companies was challenging given the remarkable potential and innovation among all participants. FIX 2024 is one of the best exhibitions Iโ€™ve attended recently.โ€ McNabb highlighted the unique opportunity FIX 2024 provided to explore cutting-edge technologies side-by-side.

Supporting International Expansion for Korean Companies

The Global Media Pick Top 3 Awards provides a significant boost for Korean companies looking to expand internationally. This recognition builds critical connections with global media, which can accelerate these companiesโ€™ growth and help them achieve their global expansion goals.

FIX 2024: A Comprehensive Showcase of Advanced Technology

The expo continues to be a premier platform for mobility, robotics, AI, and startups. In EXCOโ€™s East Wing, the Daegu International Future Auto & Mobility Expo presents emerging trends in UAM, autonomous driving, batteries, and services. Meanwhile, the West Wing houses the ICT Convergence Expo Korea, featuring innovations in AI, big data, blockchain, ICT, and the metaverse. The Daegu Robot Expo showcases advanced robotics, from industrial to humanoid robots, and the new Start-up Arena fosters interactions between startups and major investors like Samsung C-Lab and Plug and Play.

As FIX 2024 grows, it continues to provide Korean innovators with global exposure, creating a thriving space for collaboration and future growth.

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Leo Thevenet is a technology enthusiast and a devoted fan of the startup world. His journey began after completing his Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering in France. However, it was his experience earning a Master's degree in IT from the prestigious Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, that truly ignited his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. With an insatiable desire to learn and share, Leo brings you the latest updates and insights on the startup scene. His enthusiasm for global innovation knows no bounds, and you'll often find him attending and covering major startup events worldwide. From CES and Web Summit to Slush and beyond, Leo is your go-to source for news and trends in the tech industry. Thanks to a strategic partnership with a government association in South Korea, Leo also delivers exclusive updates on cutting-edge innovations from the region. Stay tuned to Startup World to benefit from Leo's wealth of knowledge and expertise as he continues to explore the ever-evolving landscape of startups and technology.

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