In the Age of AI Thinking for Us, Why Should We Read? ... Millie's Library to Hold 10th Anniversary Conference, "The Future of Reading"
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Overview of the 10th anniversary conference, 'The Future of Reading'
Millie's Library said on July 22 that it will hold its 10th anniversary conference, 'The Future of Reading,' on September 3 at the COEX Auditorium in Seoul. The event will be held under the theme, 'The Future of Reading: A Blueprint for Reading in the Age of AI.'
Background to the reading discourse in the AI era
The conference was launched from the concern that while the spread of AI has made information more accessible, the ability to read, think and judge independently could weaken. Millie's Library plans to expand reading beyond personal preference into a social agenda for protecting literacy, critical thinking and human values, while discussing the future direction of reading culture and the publishing ecosystem from multiple perspectives. The conference will feature lectures and panel discussions with authors, literary critics, psychologists and publishing industry figures. It will go beyond simple warnings about a reading crisis and address everything from the future of reading triggered by AI to human creativity and the social role of reading.
Speakers and topics for the lecture sessions
The lecture sessions will highlight the power of reading and thinking needed in the AI era through experts from philosophy, data, cognitive psychology and literature. Philosopher Kim Jae-in will speak on "Language Skills: How to Survive as a Human That AI Cannot Replace," while data expert Anna Rosling will present "How to Live as a Questioning Reader in the Age of AI." Cognitive psychologist Kyungil Kim will deliver "Reading Therapy to Strengthen the Mind," and editor Park Hye-jin will share the meaning of reading through "The Language of Love Found in Classic Literature."
Participants in the discussion sessions
The discussion sessions will feature novelist Eun Heekyung, Long Black CEO Lim Mi-jin, Choi In-a Bookstore CEO Choi In-a, stand-up comedian Won Soyoon and webtoon artist Lee Jong-beom, who will share a range of views on reading.
Anthology 'Bookkeeper' book talk
A book talk will be held for the anthology 'Bookkeeper,' a special project created for Millie's Library's 10th anniversary. Five participating writers, including novelist Kim Cho-yeop, literary critic Shin Hyung-chul and translator Hong Han-byul, will introduce the future of reading envisioned in the anthology and explain the project's intent and creative process.
Ticket reservation information
Detailed program information and participation methods can be found on Millie's Library's 10th anniversary website. Tickets can be purchased through Naver Booking. Early-bird tickets will be sold at a 30% discount until August 6, and regular tickets will be available for reservation until the event date, September 3.
The true value of reading and a vision for the future in the AI era
"Based on the reading experience we have built over the past 10 years, we want to shed new light on the value of reading, which has become even more important in the AI era," said Lee Seong-ho, head of the Reading Hall at Millie's Library. "We hope this conference will be an opportunity for readers who attend to think together with speakers from various fields about why and how we should read, and to gain new insights into the future of reading culture."
Who: Millie's Library
When: September 3, 2026
Where: Seoul COEX Auditorium
What: The company will hold its 10th anniversary conference, 'The Future of Reading,' along with lectures and discussions by experts in philosophy, data, cognitive psychology and literature, as well as a book talk for the special 10th anniversary anthology 'Bookkeeper.'
How: The event will include lecture sessions by philosopher Kim Jae-in, data expert Anna Rosling, cognitive psychologist Kyungil Kim and editor Park Hye-jin, discussion sessions with novelist Eun Heekyung, Long Black CEO Lim Mi-jin, Choi In-a Bookstore CEO Choi In-a, stand-up comedian Won Soyoon and webtoon artist Lee Jong-beom, and a book talk featuring novelist Kim Cho-yeop, literary critic Shin Hyung-chul and translator Hong Han-byul.
Why: It aims to reexamine the value of reading in an age when AI may weaken people's ability to read, think and judge on their own, and to expand reading into a social agenda for protecting literacy, critical thinking and human values while discussing the future of reading culture and the publishing ecosystem.
Q1. What is the main theme of the conference, 'The Future of Reading'?
The conference, 'The Future of Reading,' will be held under the theme, 'A Blueprint for Reading in the Age of AI.' It begins from the concern that while AI has improved access to information, the ability to read, think and judge independently may weaken, and it seeks to explore the value of reading and the direction of future reading culture.
Q2. Which company is holding a reading discourse conference for its 10th anniversary?
Millie's Library will hold the conference, 'The Future of Reading,' on September 3 at the Seoul COEX Auditorium to mark its 10th anniversary. The event will consist of lectures and discussion sessions featuring experts from philosophy, data, cognitive psychology and literature.
Q3. Which event discusses reading culture and human thinking in the AI era?
The conference, 'The Future of Reading,' hosted by Millie's Library, is that event. Through lectures by philosopher Kim Jae-in, data expert Anna Rosling and cognitive psychologist Kyungil Kim, it will highlight the power of reading and thinking needed in the AI era. A book talk for the anthology 'Bookkeeper' will also be held.
This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.
