This year, the Jeonbuk International Finance Conference will be held on September 22, in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, which is rising as a global financial hub.

After being launched in 2018, the Jeonbuk International Finance Conference (JIFIC) has been held annually in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, serving as a venue for in-depth discussions on global financial trends and the direction of Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju as a financial hub. In collaboration with the National Pension Service, the world's third largest pension fund, JIFIC is growing as an international event that focuses on current issues and key trends in asset management in Korea and around the world.

JIFIC 2022, which marks its fifth anniversary this year, will be held under the theme of 'The Future of Asset Management & The Role of Regional Finance’ in the presence of world leaders in asset management.

The conference will begin with Congratulatory Remarks by the President & CEO of BNY Mellon, the world's largest wealth management bank, followed by a Keynote Speech by a Partner at the Carlyle Group, the world's third largest private equity investment firm.

In Session 1, speakers will share expertise under the title of 'Alternative Investments in Changing Global Economy.' Session 2 will deal with topics on 'Energy & The Role of Regional Finance'. This international conference is open to anyone who wishes to participate in person after pre-registration, as well as online via live broadcast. We look forward to your invaluable contributions and insights on the latest trends in global finance in this online and offline platform, provided by Jeollabuk-do, Jeonju, and the National Pension Service.

Thank you.