Day 2

Secondary-cell Circular Economy Ecosystem Forum

Moderator
Jung, Woo Chul  
POSTECH Professor

(2025 ~ Present) Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
(2021 ~ 2024) Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
(2018 ~ 2023) Head, Lithium Materials Research Group, Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (RIST)
(1994 ~ Present) Principal Researcher, Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (RIST)
Speaker
Choi, Young Ryeol  
L&F Co., Ltd. Lead, Circular Economy Ecosystem

(2024 ~ Present) Part Leader, Business Development, L&F Co., Ltd.
(2023) Manager, Business Development, L&F Co., Ltd.
Project Manager, PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, and World Games
Speaker
Yoon, Il Jin  
SEBANG Co., Ltd. Strategic Planning Team Leader

(2023 ~ Present) Team Leader, Strategic Planning Team, Strategic Planning Office, Sebang Co., Ltd.
(2021 ~ 2023) Team Leader, General Affairs Team, Business Management Division, Sebang Co., Ltd.
(2011 ~ Present) Joined Sebang Co., Ltd.
Speaker
Kim, Young Tae  
NATURE E&T New Business Development Division General Manager

(2025 ~ Present) General Manager, New Business Division, Nature E&T
(2021 ~ 2025) Principal Engineer, Assembly Process Technology, SolarEdge Technologies Korea LLC (Eliminated tack welding process; secured mass-production technology for direct jelly-roll welding method)
(2012 ~ 2021) Head of Assembly Process Technology for Mid/Large-Sized Batteries & YE Part Leader, Samsung SDI (Established safety enhancement system for cell fire prevention; developed ultrasonic flat anvil)
(2008 ~ 2012) Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Technology, Samsung Display (Improved outdoor visibility between LCD and protective glass; developed vacuum lamination process)
Speaker
Kim, Moon Sung  
Eco RnS Team Leader

(2020 ~ Present) Senior Researcher, Technical Research Institute, ECO R&S Co., Ltd.
(2017 ~ 2019) Manager, Technology Development Team, Young Poong Corp.
(2010 ~ 2016) Assistant Manager, New Business Division, POSCO M-TECH Co., Ltd.
Speaker
Hong, Ji Hyun  
POSTECH Associate Professor

(2024 ~ Present) Associate Professor, Graduate School of Green Energy Materials, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
(2021) Park Soo-Moon Academic Award, The Korean Electrochemical Society
(2018 ~ 2024) Senior / Principal Research Scientist, Energy Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
(2016 ~ 2018) Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University & SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
(2015) Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
Panel
Choi, Young Ryeol  
L&F Co., Ltd. Lead, Circular Economy Ecosystem

(2024 ~ Present) Part Leader, Business Development, L&F Co., Ltd.
(2023) Manager, Business Development, L&F Co., Ltd.
Project Manager, PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, and World Games
Panel
Shin, Jung Ho  
Daegu Mechatronics &Materials Institute Principal researcher

(2019 ~ Present) Team Leader, Daegu Mechatronics & Materials Institute (DMI)
(2016 ~ 2019) Researcher, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)
(2015 ~ 2016) Researcher, Global Frontier Project – Center for Advanced Materials Research
Panel
Kang, Byoung Woo  
POSTECH Proffesor

(2024 ~ Present) Associate Editor, Energy Materials and Devices
(2023 ~ Present) Member, Technical Coordination Committee for Secondary Batteries, Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
(2022 ~ Present) Chair, POSTECH–Samsung SDI Battery Talent Development Program, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
(2018 ~ Present) General Secretary, ECS Korea Section (The Electrochemical Society, Korea Section)
(2017 ~ Present) Director, Materials Research Center for Batteries, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
(2016 ~ Present) Committee Member, Division of Secondary Battery, Korean Electrochemical Society (KECS)
(2011 ~ Present) Assistant, Associate, and Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Panel
Um, Nam Il  
National Institute of Environmental Research Senior Researcher

(2024 ~ Present) Senior Research Officer, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
(2013 ~ 2024) Research Officer, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)

Global Autonomous Driving

Moderator
Yoo, Byeong Yong  
autonomousA2Z Director

Speaker
Takuya Horikawa  
BOLDLY Manager

Takuya Horikawa is currently a manager at Mobility Service Section of SoftBank Corp. as well as a Head of Global Partnerships at  BOLDLY Inc., a SoftBank-funded startup company leading the commercial deployment of autonomous driving vehicles in Japan. Prior to joining BOLDLY/SoftBank, Horikawa worked for Yamaha Motor for 10 years in charge of sales, marketing and business development in Japan, Singapore and Canada. He received his BA in Political Science from Waseda University in 2008 and his MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2020.
Speaker
Zhishuai Yin  
Wuhan University of Technology Proffesor

Speaker
Lee, Sang Seung (JAY)  
Rivian Software Engineer

Mr. Lee is an accomplished software engineer at Rivian, specializing in the integration of advanced AI technologies with cutting-edge automotive infrastructure. With extensive experience across product bring-up, system integration, and AI development, he has contributed to innovative projects at industry leaders including Rivian and Aptiv. Mr. Lee holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Speaker
Kim, Ki Hyuk  
SWM CEO

(2005 ~ Present) Chief Executive Officer, SWM Co., Ltd.
(2004 ~ 2005) Senior Research Engineer, Sungwoo Electric Communication Co., Ltd.
(2004 ~ 2004) Research Engineer, Pantech Co., Ltd.
(2003 ~ 2004) Research Engineer, Teleca Korea
(1999 ~ 2003) Research Engineer, Appeal Telecom Co., Ltd.

Autonomous Driving Standards

Moderator
Kwon, SeongJin  
Yeungnam University Dept. of Automotive Engineering Professor

(2023 ~ Present) Professor, Department of Future Automotive Engineering, Yeungnam University
(2006 ~ 2023) Center Director / Principal Researcher, Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH)
(2005 ~ 2006) Postdoctoral Researcher, Sungkyunkwan University
(2004 ~ 2004) Researcher, University of New South Wales, Australia
(2002 ~ 2003) Researcher, University of Tokyo, Japan
(1996 ~ 2005) B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University
Speaker
Kim, Hyun Jo  
EXIDA CEO

(2018 ~ Present) Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Expert / Consultant / Safety Manager, TUVEN
(2013 ~ 2018) Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Expert / Instructor, TÜV Rheinland
(2013 ~ 2018) Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Assessor / Reviewer, TÜV Rheinland
(2011 ~ 2013) Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Expert / Instructor, TÜV SÜD
(2011 ~ 2013) Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Assessor, TÜV SÜD
Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Expert, Exida"
Speaker
Bence M. KISS  
AVL ZalaZONE Proving Ground Team Leader – Sales & Marketing

Bence has been leading customer activities at AVL ZalaZONE in the past four years. With more than 15 years of experience in customer management and leadership positions, his primary focus is on fostering long-term customer relationships, optimizing customer experience, and utilizing data-driven approaches to understand and quickly adapt to customer needs. He holds two distinct university degrees, one in Communication and one in Economics.
Speaker
Martin Fritz  
4Active CEO

Martin Fritz is the CEO of 4activeSystems GmbH, a leading provider of advanced testing technologies for active vehicle safety and autonomous driving. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive safety sector, he has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions that enhance vehicle and occupant protection.

He holds a degree in Polymer Engineering and Material Science from Montan-University Leoben. His career spans roles such as Technical Assistant in composites, Team Leader for crash simulation, and Head of Product Development at 4a engineering GmbH, where he established the active safety business unit. Since founding 4activeSystems in 2015, he has led the company as COO and now CEO, driving its mission to support global safety standards like Euro NCAP and UNECE through cutting-edge dummy systems, robotic platforms, and vehicle replicas."

Eco-friendly Technology

Moderator
Go, Sung Chul  
KEIMYUNG University Assistant Professor

(2018 ~ Present) Assistant Professor, Department of Robotics Engineering, Keimyung University
(2012 ~ 2018) Principal Research Engineer, Manufacturing Technology Research Center, Samsung Electronics
Speaker
Maing, Sung Jun  
Drive Tech Oddysey Founder

Sungjun Maing is an mechanical engineer specializing in mobility powertrain systems. Before joining Tesla in 2022, where he served as Senior Test Engineer until early 2025, he spent over a decade at Intertek leading engine emission testing programs and supporting global clients. He also taught as a lecturer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he led courses in internal combustion engine management and earned high student evaluations.
Speaker
Matti Douy  
TecnoVelero Korea Director

After working as a consultant between Europe and Korea in the energy industry for two years, Matti DOUY met Javier LAVERNIA the CEO of TecnoVelero who was invited at the Comeup Exhibition in COEX by the Korean Government.

Javier is a car designer and engineer who have been working on micro-mobility for the last 10 year with a focus on hydrogen on the last 6, he was looking for partners to create an affordable and efficient prototype of his vehicle.

Together, they’ve been slowly finding the right partners in Korea and Asia to build the perfect first micro vehicle using hydrogen that could be used for logistics, last mile delivery, fleet rental and taxi.

Industry Trends

Moderator
Hong, Seong Soo  
Seoul National University Professor

(2025 ~ Present) Director, Autonomous Driving Technology Development and Innovation Program
(2024 ~ Present) Outside Director, Korea Polytechnic Foundation
(2021 ~ 2024) Chair, Automotive Semiconductor and System Software Division, Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE)
(2019 ~ 2023) Outside Director and Audit Committee Member, Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.
(2018 ~ 2021) Vice President, Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE)
(2017 ~ 2021) Chair Professor, Future Convergence Technology Advanced Program (FIP), Seoul National University
(2016 ~ Present) Full Member, National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK)
(2016 ~ 2018) Director, Automation and Systems Research Institute, Seoul National University
(2015 ~ 2019) Advisory Professor, DMC Research Center (now Samsung Research), Samsung Electronics
(2012 ~ 2014) Associate Dean and Chair of Convergence Science Division, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University
(2012 ~ 2014) Chair, Automotive Semiconductor and Software Research Committee
(2008 ~ 2017) Endowed Chair Professor, Gahheon Sindoh Foundation
(1995 ~ Present) Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University (Advisor, Real-Time Operating Systems Laboratory – RTOS Lab.)
(2018) Advisory Professor, Semiconductor R&D and Technology Institute, Samsung Electronics
Speaker
Koh, Tae Bong  
iM Securities Research Head of Research

(2025) Member, IITP Tech & Future Insight Forum (AI), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
(2025) General Member, National Aviation Strategy Roadmap (NASRM) Planning Committee, Korea Aerospace Administration
(2023) Member, Technology Commercialization Scale-up Innovation Forum, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)
(2023) Member, Subcommittee for Future Platform Technology Candidate Discovery, MOTIE
(2023) Member, Grand Challenge Committee for the Alchemist Project on Industrial Technology, MOTIE
(2023) Member, Public-Private Tech2Biz Forum, MOTIE
(2021 ~ 2023) Member, ICT R&D Review Committee, Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
(2021) Member, State-owned Securities Management Committee, Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO)
(2020 ~ 2022) Judge, Car of the Year (COTY), JoongAng Ilbo
(2020 ~ 2022) Advisor, Green New Deal Mobility Subcommittee, Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF)
(2020 ~ 2021) Member, New Mobility Strategy Division, POSCO Eco-friendly Vehicle CoE (Center of Excellence)
(2020) Industrial Policy Expert, Future New Industry Promotion (Mobility GVC), MOTIE
(2011 ~ Present) Research Division (Mobility / Future Technology), iM Securities (formerly Hi Investment & Securities)
(2008 ~ 2011) Analyst / Group Head, Research Center (Automobile / Tire), IBK Investment & Securities
(1999 ~ 2008) Research Center (Automobile / Tire), Daewoo Securities
Speaker
Park, Jeong Gyu  
KAIST Graduate School of Innovation & Technology Management Adjunct Professor

(2009 ~ 2021) Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Automotive Research Institute / Overseas Plant Support Department
(2006 ~ 2009) Principal Research Engineer, Manufacturing Technology Institute, LG Electronics
(2002 ~ 2006) Assistant Professor, Department of Precision Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
(1993 ~ 1998) Vehicle Testing Division (NVH), Central Research Center, Kia Motors
Speaker
Ender Nadir  
FEV Asia GmbH RX Senior Director

Ender is a Senior Business Development Director with over 20 years of experience at the forefront of powertrain engineering and mobility
innovation. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing
long-term client relationships with active involvement in multidisciplinary projects that accelerate the industry’s transition
toward cleaner, smarter and more connected vehicles. In his current
role at FEV Group, he leads business development activities across the Asian market, working closely with partners to understand their goals and drive the implementation of innovative solutions in key global markets.

With a solid foundation of powertrain calibration and advanced vehicle systems, Ender has shifted his focus into supporting OEMs and engineering partners in developing next generation propulsion systems and software-defined mobility solutions. His professional track record includes building high performing international teams, launching various virtual development platforms and accelerating the go-to-market of clean, electrified and smart vehicle technologies across Asia and Europe. "
Speaker
Janis Skriveris  
PNP Principal

(2017~Present) PNP Principal
(2015~2020) Connoisseur Clothing CEO
(2017) Ernst&Young consultant

AI Insight

Moderator
Choi, Byung Jae  
Daegu University Professor

(2022 ~ 2024) Vice President, Daegu University
(2019 ~ 2021) Dean, College of Information and Communication Engineering, Daegu University
(2016 ~ 2019) Vice President / Senior Vice President / President, Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems (KIIS)
(2009 ~ 2012) Director, Office of Research Affairs & Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Daegu University
(1999 ~ Present) Professor, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Daegu University
Speaker
Cho, Yun Hee  
MORAI VIce President

(2024 ~ Present) Vice President, MORAI Inc.
(2022 ~ 2024) Executive Director, NXP Semiconductors
(2018 ~ 2022) Executive Director, Chemtronics Co., Ltd.
(2016 ~ 2018) Director, NXP Semiconductors
(2015 ~ 2016) Employee, Robert Bosch GmbH
(2009 ~ 2015) Principal Research Engineer, Hyundai Mobis
(2004 ~ 2009) Principal Research Engineer, Samsung Electro-Mechanics
Speaker
Yoon, Dae Sub  
ETRI AI Robot Research Division, Director Director, AI Robot UX Research Section

(2025 ~ Present) Director, AI Robot UX Research Laboratory, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)
(2024 ~ Present) Director, HCI Korea Society
(2023 ~ 2025) Director, Mobility UX Research Laboratory, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)
(2023 ~ Present) Distinguished Professor, Chungnam National University
(2022 ~ Present) Principal Investigator, Autonomous Vehicle Driver Misuse Research Project
(2022 ~ Present) Country Coordinator, Horizon Europe Project
(2019 ~ 2023) Director, Cognitive Transportation ICT Research Laboratory, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)
(2017 ~ Present) Country Coordinator, ITEA4 Eureka Project
Speaker
Baek, Doo San  
whereable.ai CEO

(2024 ~ Present) Chief Executive Officer, Wearable AI Co., Ltd.
(2019 ~ 2024) Chief Technology Officer (Director of Research Center), ThorDrive Inc.
(2012 ~ 2016) Completed Ph.D. Coursework in Electrical Engineering, Seoul National University
(2008 ~ 2012) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Seoul National University
(2006 ~ 2008) Early Graduation, Seoul Science High School

Intelligent Chassis and Controls

Moderator
Kim, Jung Yun  
Daegu Catholic University Professor

(2023 ~ Present) Industrial Technology Specialist, Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development
(2021 ~ Present) Director, Korea Society of Automotive Safety (KSAS)
(2019 ~ 2024) Member, Automobile Safety Defect Deliberation Committee, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT)
(2019 ~ Present) Director, Korea Society for Production and Manufacturing Systems (KSPMS)
(2011 ~ Present) Director, Korea Collaboration Promotion Association (KCPA)
(2005 ~ Present) Professor, Department of Future Automotive Engineering, Daegu Catholic University
(2001 ~ 2005) Principal Research Engineer, R&D Center, DNM Technology
(1996 ~ 2001) Ph.D. in Engineering, Seoul National University
(1995 ~ Present) Vice President / Editor-in-Chief (Korean Journal) / Standards Committee Member, Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE)
(1994 ~ 2001) Senior Research Engineer, Technical Research Center, Daewoo Motors
Speaker
Lee, Jae Kil  
Hyundai Motor Group Vice President

(2023 ~ Present) Director, MLV Chassis Design Department 1 (Sonata, Grandeur, Tucson, Santa Fe, NEXO, K5, K8, Sportage, Sorento)
(2022 ~ 2023) Team Leader, Vehicle Concept Development Team, Vehicle Architecture Development Center (E-GMP / E-GMP.S Platform)
(2019 ~ 2022) Team Leader, Dynamic Concept Development Team, Vehicle Architecture Development Center (E-GMP / E-GMP.S Platform)
(2016 ~ 2019) Part Leader, High-Performance Vehicle Chassis System Team (i30 N, Veloster N, i20 N)
(2012 ~ 2016) Developer, Motorsports Suspension System, High-Performance Vehicle Chassis Design Team (i20 WRC)
(2007 ~ 2012) Developer, Large Suspension System, Chassis Platform Development Team (Genesis)
Speaker
Hur, Jae Woong  
Hyundai Mobis Braking System R&D Group Vice President

(2024 ~ Present) Head of Brake Research Division, Hyundai Mobis
(2020 ~ 2023) Director, Hyundai Mobis Europe Technical Center
(2014 ~ 2020) Team Leader, Brake Control Design Team, Hyundai Mobis
(2004 ~ 2014) Principal Research Engineer (Brake Systems), Hyundai Mobis
(2001 ~ 2004) Researcher, Advanced Control Research Center, Seoul National University
Speaker
Bhae, Hong Yong  
HL MANDO CTO & CDO

(2025 ~ Present) Senior Vice President, Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE)
(2025 ~ Present) President, Intelligent Chassis and Control Division, Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE)
(2024 ~ Present) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Digital Officer (CDO), HL Mando
(2021 ~ 2023) Head of Business Unit – Steering, ePT & Power Electronics, HL Mando
(2021) Head of Software Campus – Global Software Management, HL Mando
(2015 ~ 2020) Executive Director, Global R&D Chief, HL Mando
(2012 ~ 2015) Engineering Director – Electric Steering System, HL Mando

AI Semiconductor

Moderator
Kim, Kyung Ki  
Daegu University Professor

(2025 ~ Present) Director, Daegu University Semiconductor Education Center
(2024 ~ Present) Head of Daegu University Bootcamp Program
(2024 ~ Present) Head of Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter & Industry-Academia Cooperation Director, Korean Sensor Society
(2024 ~ Present) Elected Vice President, Korean Society of Semiconductor Engineers
(2024 ~ Present) Member of Board of Governors (BOG), IEEE CAS (Circuits and Systems) Society
(2021 ~ Present) Head of Daegu University Center, Next Generation Semiconductor Digital Innovation Sharing University
(2010 ~ 2016) Professor, Daegu University Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(2009 ~ 2010) Researcher, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
(2008 ~ 2009) Researcher, Sun Microsystems, USA
(2004 ~ 2007) Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, USA
Speaker
Lim, Ki,Taek  
KEIT PD

Speaker
TIMOTHY, LEE  
Pegatron Vice President

(2025 ~ Present) VP, Pegatron (Wireless Convergence)
(2020 ~ Present) Managing Director, Korean Council on Latin America and the Caribbean
(2020 ~ Present) Senior Advisor, D’Light Law Group
(2022 ~ 2025) Executive Vice President, KMW
(2017 ~ 2019) Founding Member, State University of New York
(2008 ~ 2019) Government Liaison, Government of Korea - Ministry of Labor, Education, Trade, Science & Technology
Speaker
Woo, Ji Yong  
Kyungpook National University Associate Professor

(2024 ~ Present) Associate Professor, Kyungpook National University
(2020 ~ 2024) Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University
(2019 ~ 2020) Senior Researcher, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)
(2018 ~ 2019) Postdoctoral Researcher, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
(2012 ~ 2017) Ph.D., POSTECH"

Smart Autonomous Manufacturing

Moderator
Song, Jung Han  
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Principal Researcher

(2024 ~ Present) Head of Flexible Manufacturing Research Division, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
(2018 ~ 2020) Head of Root Strategy Planning Team, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
(2008 ~ 2017) Senior Researcher, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)"
Speaker
Kim, Seong Gon  
HYUNDAI AUTOEVER HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

(2025 ~ Present) Team Manager, Digital Twin Development Team
(2024 ~ 2024) Team Manager, SDx Innovation Technology Team
(2023 ~ 2024) Head of Division, IT Quality Innovation Division
(2021 ~ 2022) Team Manager, Vehicle Final Assembly SF1 Team
Speaker
Kim, Tae Hyo  
POSCO Senior Researcher

(2018 ~ Present) Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Eco-Friendly Materials
(2012 ~ Present) POSCO, Steel Solution Research Lab
(2008 ~ 2012) POSCO, Automotive Steel Sheet Marketing Department
(2004 ~ 2008) POSCO, Technical Research Laboratories
(2003 ~ 2004) Visiting Researcher, POSTECH
(2003) Graduated from Ph.D. Program in Mechanical Engineering, POSTECH
Speaker
Kyeong, Joon Seok  
Mobis Principal Research Engineer

(~Present) Head of Computational Material Engineering,Hyundai Mobis Technical Research Center
(2013) Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering,Yonsei University
(2005) B.S. in Materials Engineering,Yonsei University"
Speaker
Jung, Jai Myun  
Korea Institute of Materials Science Senior Researcher

(2020 ~ Present) Senior Researcher, Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) (Materials Data and Analysis Research Division)
Moderator
Kim, Dae Yong  
Chonnam National University Professor

(2022 ~ Present) Professor,Chonnam National University (Department of Intelligent Mobility Convergence/Future Mobility)
(2023 ~ 2024) Head of Department,Chonnam National University (Department of Intelligent Mobility Convergence)
(2021 ~ 2022) Center Director,Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) (Comprehensive Solution Center for Metallic Materials)
(2018 ~ 2022) Head of Laboratory,Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) (Deformation Control Lab/Smart Materials Processing Lab/Materials Processing Lab)
(2008 ~ 2022) Principal Researcher,Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS)
(2005 ~ 2008) Senior Researcher,Hyundai Motor Company
Speaker
Lee, Kyung Hoon  
Solution Lab Corp. CEO

(2006 ~ Present) CEO, Solution Lab Co., Ltd.
(2005 ~ 2006) Vice President, Marketing Lab Partners
(2004 ~ 2005) Vice President, Polaris Consulting Group
(1998 ~ 2003) Principal Research Scientist, Scientific Forming Technologies Corporations
(1993 ~ 1998) Research Associate, The Ohio State University, USA
(1993) Researcher, Automotive Components Research and Technology Institute
Speaker
Lee, Ho Jin  
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Principal Researcher

(2018 ~ Present) Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
Speaker
Kim, Jae Sung  
INTERX co. CBO

Mr. Jaeseong Kim currently serves as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of InterX Co., Ltd., since August 2025, bringing with him a distinguished background as Co-CEO of TMAX Gaia, Country Manager of Elastic Korea, and Head of Division at SAP Concur.

As an industry expert with outstanding achievements in business development and operations, Mr. Kim is playing a crucial role in driving InterX's growth.
Speaker
Gim, Ji Hye  
DAEGU MECHATRONICS & MATERIALS INSTITUTE Senior Researcher

(2017 ~ Present) Senior Researcher, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Automotive Convergence Technology (D-GIA)
(2015 ~ 2017) Chief Researcher, Daegu Technopark
(2014 ~ 2015) Senior Researcher, New Materials Research Institute, Ceratrack Co., Ltd.
(2011 ~ 2014) Counselor, New Materials Research Institute, Ssangyong Material