SUHF marks the 10th anniversary of its founding by launching a new flagship initiative, signaling a further expansion of its commitment to advancing the life sciences.
Through the Osulloc Conference, the Foundation brings together world-leading scholars and outstanding early-career scientists to support the research of SUHF Fellows and to contribute to the broader progress of the global life sciences community. First held in 2026, the Osulloc Conference is a small-scale, four-day (three-night) international meeting designed to foster focused scientific exchange. Each year, the conference centers on a newly selected theme grounded in the research interests of SUHF Fellows, enabling in-depth discussion and meaningful collaboration.
Inspired by the pioneering spirit of Osulloc—transforming Jeju’s once barren land of stone and wind into thriving green tea fields—SUHF seeks, through the Osulloc Conference, to help shape a new chapter for the life sciences community in Korea.
- Conference
Overview -
Schedule & Theme
- Held annually from Wednesday to Saturday during the last week of April (3 nights, 4 days)
- A distinct scientific theme selected each year
- Approximately 35 participants in total
- Composition:
- Invited Speakers (20): International and domestic leading scholars and mid-career researchers
- Selected Speakers (15): Selected domestic early-career researchers
- Scientific Sessions: Osulloc Tea Factory (Hannam Tea Plantation, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju)
- Accommodation & Selected Sessions: WE Hotel Jeju
- Format &
Participation -
Conference Format
- A closed, small-scale international scientific conference
- Deep scientific exchange through structured sessions and formal and informal networking
- Full participation required for all attendees throughout the entire conference
- All participants are expected to present their research
- Presentations should focus on unpublished or ongoing research
- A substantial proportion of unpublished or confidential data is strongly encouraged (recommended: more than 75%)
- Audio recording, video recording, and photography of all sessions and presentation materials are strictly prohibited
- Open and constructive scientific exchange and feedback regardless of career stage
- Formation of networks that foster long-term research collaboration
- The Foundation provides full financial support for conference participation, including: Airfare, Local transportation, Accommodation, Meals
- Timeline
& Process -
- Selection of Organizers and Conference Theme(limited to SUHF Fellows): 2 years prior to the conference
- Confirmation and Invitation of Invited Speakers:1 year prior
- Call for Selected Speakers:1 year prior
- Final Selection of Selected Speakers(based on abstracts and session composition): 10 months prior
- Conference Held: Annually, Wednesday-Saturday of the last week of April
