Korea IT Times — On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Korea Information Industry Association (KIIA) and Dankook University's SW Center of Excellence Program will jointly host the 2025 Fall Joint Seminar. The seminar will take place at the Grand Auditorium on the 7th floor of Kinstar Tower in Seongnam City, Bundang-gu (near Jeongja Station), and will focus on the theme of 'Revitalising the AI Data Industry and Strengthening Corporate Competitiveness through AI and Information Security Convergence'. The seminar is intended to facilitate discussion about the future direction of the AI and data industries, and to share industry-specific examples of security convergence and innovation strategies.
A collaborative platform across industry, academia, research, and government
The seminar will go beyond academic exchange to create a venue for practical dialogue on AI-based industrial transformation (AX, or AI Transformation). Representatives from the private sector, academia, research institutions, and government will gather to discuss ways to establish an AI–data convergence ecosystem and strengthen cooperation across industries.
Yeon Seung-ho, Chairman of the KIIA, noted that “AI and data lie at the heart of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and have become the defining technologies for national and corporate competitiveness.” He added that the seminar will “present actionable solutions for digital transformation based on real industry cases and research achievements.”
Furthermore, keynote speeches, a CEO panel discussion, and a networking dinner will also take place during the event. Participants who pre-register online can attend these events free of charge.
Session overview and speaker lineup
The seminar consists of four main sessions, focusing respectively on AI and data industry revitalization, AI convergence competitiveness, a CEO panel discussion, and a keynote session with closing remarks.
The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. with an opening address by Park Beom, Vice President of Ajou University.
The first session, chaired by Professor Kim Young-chul of ICT Polytechnic University, will address the theme of AI and data industry development. Professor Song Young-sang of Dankook University will present successful cases of university–industry collaboration and future directions. Kim Sung-jin, CEO of MarkBase, will discuss industrial prospects for time-series databases, followed by Lee Seung-hoon, Executive Director of CAS, who will speak on data quality certification systems in the age of AI.
The second session will focus on strengthening AX (AI-based transformation) and convergence competitiveness. Chaired by Professor Cho Young-im of Gachon University, this session will feature Han Hye-mi, Director of the Future Quantum Convergence Center, who will discuss global quantum–AI ecosystem trends; Lee Geum-tak, Executive Director of PCN, who will present AI-based nonverbal XR interaction technologies; and Choi Jung-gu, CEO of AI Taekwondo, who will showcase a case study on the convergence of Taekwondo, AI, IT, and ICT.
The third session will begin at 4:10 p.m. Chaired by Professor Lee Sang-hong of Dankook University, this CEO panel discussion will explore the theme “The Role of University AI Education in the Age of AI Revolution.” Panelists include Kim Yong-jin, Vice President of Quber; Jung Yeon-kyu, CEO of Grip; and Yoon Jae-young, Chairman of Adip. The session will be followed by a Q&A and networking period.
The final session, moderated by Professor Kim Sun-myung of Anyang University, will feature a keynote speech by Yang Jae-su, President of the Korea Data Agency, titled “Strategies for Fostering the AI–Data Industry and Enhancing AX Service Competitiveness.” The closing ceremony will include congratulatory remarks and appointment presentations from leaders of KIIA, Dankook University, the Korea Information & Communication Contractors Association, the Korea Broadcasting & Communications Cooperative, Anyang University, and the Future Quantum Convergence Center.
A forum for future collaboration between industry and academia
The 2025 Joint Autumn Seminar will serve as a timely platform to review the year’s progress and outline strategies for 2026. Participants will share practical insights into data policy, AI security frameworks, and industry-specific transformation models, fostering opportunities to design new business initiatives and collaborative research agendas.
The seminar will conclude with a networking dinner, offering a valuable opportunity for CEOs, researchers, and policymakers to establish new partnerships and strengthen the foundations of Korea’s AI–data ecosystem.
Korean version available here.
