Speaker

Young-Sup Joo, PhD

Distinguished Professor

Few leaders understand the intersection of technology policy and industrial innovation like Dr. Joo. As Distinguished Professor at Seoul National University and Chairman of Korea ICT Convergence Network (KICON), he's orchestrating the convergence of Korea's academic, industrial, and government technology initiatives.

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Dr. Joo's journey from industry titan to government leader offers rare insights into how nations can accelerate technological advancement. After 30 years leading automotive and electronics giants including Hyundai Autonet and GE Thermometrics Asia Pacific, he transformed Korea's approach to SMEs and startups as Minister of the Small & Medium Business Administration. Now, as Chairman of the Convergence Research Committee at the National Research Council and a key member of Korea's Industrial Digital Transformation Committee, he's architecting the future of Korea's technology ecosystem.

With a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and deep roots in Korea's premier institutions - KAIST and Seoul National University - Dr. Joo brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to technological innovation. His work continues to shape how one of the world's most technologically advanced nations approaches its digital future.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to understand how government policy, industry leadership, and academic research can combine to drive technological breakthroughs. Join us at AISC 2025 to learn from visionaries like Dr. Joo who are reshaping how nations approach innovation.