HERALD BUSINESS FORUM 2025
REBOOT KOREA : Together & Tomorrow
Date : 2025.09.24 (WED) 08:15
Place : THE SHILLA Seoul Hotel (249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul/ Dynasty Hall 2F)
Time
Program
Speakers
07:50 - 08:15
(25’)
Registration & VIP Tea Time
08:15 - 09:00
(45’)
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speech
09:00 - 09:20
(20’)
[Keynote Speech I]
The Dreams and Aspirations of the ROK in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution
KIM Tai-Yoo
- Emeritus Endowed Chair Professor of Seoul National University
09:20 - 09:40
(20’)
[Keynote Speech II]
Suggestions for a successful AI Transformation
KU Hyeonmo
- Professor of KAIST (Former KT CEO)
Session 1. AI and Future Industries
09:40-10:05
(25’)
[Speech]
The Future of Mobility
YANG Heui Won
- President and Head of R&D Division, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia
10:05-10:30
(25’)
[Speech]
Accelerating Time to Innovation : AI-Driven Battery Technology Innovation
KIM Je Young
- CTO of LG Energy Solution
Session 2. AI and Future Industries
10:30-10:55
(25’)
[Speech]
AI: A New Wave Transforming the World
LEE Jinsik
- Lab Leader of LG AI Research
10:55-11:20
(25’)
[Speech]
Reorganization of Semiconductor Value Chain & Strategy for ROK
KWON Seok Joon
- Associate Professor of Sungkyunkwan University
11:20-11:45
(25’)
[Speech]
TBD
LEE Bona
- Vice President and Head of Customer eXperience (CX) Insight Group at Digital Appliances (DA) Business, Samsung Electronics
Luncheon 11:45-12:45 (60’)
Session 3. AI and Future Automation
12:45-13:10
(25’)
[Speech]
The Rise of Physical AI: A New Era of Human-Scale Automation (Video)
Jean-Pierre HATHOUT
- President of Universal Robots
13:10-13:35
(25’)
[Speech]
The Speed of Evolution, the Power of Efficiency
KIM Han Yong
- CEO of MOCAR (YouTube Creator MOCAR)
13:35-14:00
(25’)
[Speech]
Next-Generation Semiconductors: Paving the Way for Industrial Innovation and Sustainable Infrastructure
RYU Soojung
- Visiting Professor of Seoul National University
Session 4. AI and Future Strategic Industries
14:00-14:25
(25’)
[Speech]
The Global Voyage of K-Maritime Defense: Competitiveness and Realization Strategies
CHOI Tae-bok
- Executive Director of Strategic Communication, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Naval & Special Ship Business Unit
14:25-14:50
(25’)
[Speech]
The Driving Force of Korea’s Defense Advancement: Domestic Aero Engine Development and Industrial Innovation
KIM Won Wook
- Head of Advanced Aero Engine Business Unit, Hanwha Aerospace
Coffee Break 14:50-15:00 (10’)
Special Session: AI and Future Life
15:00-16:00
(60’)
Moderator : CHOI SungwoonProducer of Studio Unbolt
Panelists : SONG Gil-youngWriter/ Mind Miner
LEE JiyoungProfessor of Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence, UNIST
Session 5. AI and Future Energy
16:00~16:20
(20’)
[Speech]
Offshore Wind Power in the AI Era : Spotlight on the K-Wind Turbine
HAN Myong Hun
- Vice President, Wind Turbine Sales & Marketing, Doosan Enerbility
16:20~16:40
(20’)
[Speech]
K-Energy Highway & HVDC Submarine Cables: The Power Grid Solution for the Electrification Era
PARK SeungKi
- Senior Vice President, LS Cable & System Ltd. Energy Cable System Sales Division
※ The above program is subject to change