Samsung Electronics is joining forces with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to nurture global youth talent.
Samsung Electronics announced on the 9th that it held an ambassador appointment ceremony for "Samsung Solve for Tomorrow," a global youth social contribution program, at Samsung House in Milan, Italy, on the 8th (local time).
The ceremony was attended by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, IOC Executive Board Member Kim Jae-yeol (President of Samsung Global Research), Auvita Rapila, Chair of the IOC Olympism 365 Commission, Lee Won-jin, Head of Global Marketing at Samsung Electronics, and Sung Il-kyung, Head of Samsung Electronics Europe.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an idea competition where young people worldwide solve community challenges using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge.
A total of 10 teams were selected as ambassadors. Five teams were chosen in the sports technology category, including a sports headband that protects hearing aids from moisture, impact, and damage during exercise. Another five teams were selected in the health and environment category, including an AI-based smart bandage that detects infections by monitoring wound conditions in real-time through sensors.
"Samsung Electronics has been committed to contributing to society through technological innovation and sports, and creating opportunities for young people around the world to grow," said Lee Won-jin, Head of Global Marketing at Samsung Electronics. "We will actively work with the IOC to support the newly selected Samsung Solve for Tomorrow ambassadors so they can grow into future leaders driving positive social change through technology and sports."