Introduction
Cutting-edge information and communication technology (ICT) bang up to date
"digital humans" are becoming more integrated into our daily lives. These digital beings
not only reproduce human voices, but also various gestures, facial expressions,
and mouth movements that correspond to conversational content.
Digital humans incorporate technologies such as volumetric (360-degree 3D video),
computer graphics (CG), motion capture, and artificial intelligence (AI). In particular,
through ‘neural rendering,’ the fusion of CG and deep learning, and generative AI,
enable the creation of more sophisticated digital humans in real-time.
The biggest difference between existing avatars and digital humans is their ability
to provide a sense of presence and immersion through "interaction."
The key to increasing immersion is the ability of digital humans to
"converse with people like a real human" who resembles humans.
In addition, the scope of digital human activities has become more diverse,
including entertainment, education, and smart factories.
Domestic and international ICT companies are accelerating their technological
development and expanding their ecosystems to lead the digital human market.
According to global market research firm, Emergen Research,
the global digital human market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 46.4%,
reaching $528 billion(approximately KRW 686 trillion) by 2030.
However, there are still limitations in creating a pipeline that can mass-produce
digital humans easily and quickly. Furthermore, ethical discussions on increasing
the reliability of digital humans, such as "Responsible AI," are urgently needed.
To address these issues, the Financial News will host the 14th Future ICT Forum
on June 21 under the theme of 'Embrace the Digital Human(AI X Human).’
Individuals who are interested in discovering new business opportunities in the present
and future of digital human, as presented by domestic and international ICT companies,
may find them at the Future ICT Forum.
Overview
Title : The 14th Future ICT Forum
Theme : Embrace The Digital Human(AI X Human)
Date : Wednesday, June 21th, 2023, 09:00 ~ 15:00 KST
Venue : Park Ballroom(5F), Conrad Hotel, Seoul
Hosts : Financial News, Ministry of Science and ICT
Sponsors : Korea Communications Commission, Korea Information Society Development Institute(KISDI)
Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation(IITP),
Korea Internet & Security Agency(KISA), National IT Industry Promotion Agency(NIPA)
National Information Society Agency(NIA)
Contact : The 12th Future ICT Forum Bureau
Tel. 02-6965-0022, 0026 / E-Mail. 8amwon@fnnews.com
시 간 |
구 분 |
프로그램 |
08:00 ~ 09:00 |
Registration |
On-site Registration |
09:00 ~ 09:20 |
Opening |
[Opening Remarks] Byun, Dong ShIk President, The Financial News |
[Congratulatory Remarks] Park, Sung Joong Secretary(or Coordinator), Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee, People Power Party |
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[Welcoming Remarks] Lee, Jong Ho Minister, Ministry of Science and ICT |
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09:20 ~ 09:40 |
Keynote |
<Ethical issues in Human-AI interaction> Cheon, Hyundeuk Director of AI ELSI center, Seoul National University |
09:40 ~ 10:00 |
<Intelligent Digital Humans Evolved with Generative AI> Lee, JeHee CRO(Chief Research Officer), NCSOFT |
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10:00 ~ 10:20 |
Speaker Session |
<Welcome to the AI Collaboration Era: The greatest opportunity to transform businesses and disrupt industries> Anthony Kang Managing Director, Google Cloud Korea |
10:20 ~ 10:40 |
<Microsoft’s 6 Principles for Responsible AI> Shin, Yong Nyuo National Tech Officer, Microsoft Korea |
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10:40 ~ 10:55 |
<Introducing Virtual Humans and Lasco AI service in the Age of Generative AI> Jinsoo Jeon CEO, SUPER Labs |
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10:55 ~ 11:10 |
<Unity Technology for the Implementation of Digital Humans> Kim, Beom Joo Unity APAC Advocacy Leader |
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11:10 ~ 11:20 |
Break Time |
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11:20 ~ 12:00 |
Panel Discussion |
[Moderator] Kim, Dae Won Team Leader, Human Rights and Technology Ethics Team, Kakao [Panel] Cheon, Hyundeuk Director of AI ELSI center, Seoul National University Lee, JeHee CRO(Chief Research Officer), NCSOFT Shin, Yong Nyuo National Tech Officer, Microsoft Korea Jeon, Jin Soo CEO, SUPER Labs Kim, Beom Joo Unity APAC Advocacy Leader |
12:00 ~ 13:00 |
Luncheon |
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13:00 ~ 13:15 |
Digital Human Showcase |
<The Evolution of Virtual Humans> Baik, Seung Yup CEO, LOCUS-X |
13:15 ~ 13:30 |
<Generative AI and Digital Humans: Transforming Communication> Jin, Seung Hyuk CEO, Klleon |
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13:30 ~ 13:45 |
<AI HUMANS as Interactive Domain Experts> Yoo, Ji Hyeong AI Research Lab Director, genesis lab |
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13:45 ~ 14:00 |
<AI Virtual Human’s Future via SUA> Lee, Sang Min Chief Business Officer(CBO), ONMIND |
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14:00 ~ 14:10 |
Start-up X AI Investment Ecosystem |
<Venture Capital’s Perspective on the Dawn of the AI Era> Kim, Kyung Chan President, NVC Partners, Inc. |
14:10 ~ 14:20 |
<2023 AI Startup Investment Trends and AI Startups> Jeon, Hwa Seong CEO, CNTTech Co., Ltd |
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14:20 ~ 14:30 |
<AI Investment Strategy and Investment Cases of SoftBank Ventures Asia> Jay Choi Principal, Investment Division, SoftBank Ventures Asia |
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14:30 ~ 14:40 |
<Digital Human Market Trends and FluenT Investment Case> Chung, Min Woo Senior Investment Manager, SparkLabs |
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14:40 ~ 14:50 |
<AI Virtual Secretary Implemented as an Avatar> Jeon, Ye Chan CEO, FluentT Inc |
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14:50 ~ 15:00 |
<Digital Humans, Create Like a Real, Look Like a Real> Shin, Yun Su CEO, VAXPORT |
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* The program is subject to change
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Cheon, HyundeukDirector of AI ELSI center, Seoul National University
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LEE, JeHeeCRO(Chief Research Officer), NCSOFT
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Anthony KangManaging Director, Google Cloud Korea
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Shin, Yong NyuoNational Tech Officer, Microsoft Korea
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Jinsoo JeonCEO, SUPER Labs
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Kim, Beom JooUnity APAC Advocacy Leader
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Kim, Dae WonTeam Leader, Human Rights and Technology Ethics Team, Kakao
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Baik, Seung YupCEO, LOCUS-X
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Jin, Seung HyukCEO, Klleon
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Yoo, Ji HyeongAI Research Lab Director, genesis lab
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Lee, Sang MinChief Business Officer(CBO), ONMIND
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Kim, Kyung ChanPresident, NVC Partners, Inc.
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Jeon, Hwa SeongCEO, CNTTech Co., Ltd
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Jay ChoiPrincipal, Investment Division, SoftBank Ventures Asia
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Chung, Min WooSenior Investment Manager, SparkLabs
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Jeon, Ye ChanCEO, FluentT Inc
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Shin, Yun SuCEO, VAXPORT
<Education> Ph.D. in History & Philosophy of Science, Seoul National University <Career> 現 Director of AI ELSI Center, Seoul National University 現 Associate Professor, Department of Science Studies, Seoul National University 現 Vice President, Korean Society for Cognitive Science The 5th recipient of Amgok Academic Award 前 Visiting Fellow, Center for Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh
<Education> Ph.D. in Computer science, Korea advanced institute for science and technology (KAIST) Master in Computer science, Korea advanced institute for science and technology (KAIST) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Korea advanced institute for science and technology (KAIST) <Career> 2023-현재 CRO(Chief Research Officer), NCSOFT 2021-2022 DCIO(Deputy Chief Information Officer), Seoul National Univ. 2013-2014 Senior Researcher, Disney 2003-present Professor at Seoul National Univ. 2001-2002 Postdoctoral Research Associate. Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University 2000-2002 Postdoctoral Research Associate. Institute of Information and Electric Engineering, KAIST
<Education> University of Colorado Boulder, Master of Science – MSIT <Career> 2023-Present Managing Director, Google Cloud Korea 2021-2023 General Manager, Snowflake 2014-2021 General Manager, Cloudera 2013-2014 General Manager, Hortonworks 2009-2014 Sales Director, Teradata 2004-2008 Chief of Staff, KT
<Career> 現 Microsoft, National Tech Officer 前 WS(Amazon Web Service), Solution Architect 前 Bank Of Korea, E-finance team Manger 前 TU-T SG17(Security) Q.9(Biometric) Associate Rapporteur
<Career> 2022 SUPER Labs CEO & Founder 2022 VP, Head of Metaverse CO, SK Telecom 2019-2021 VP, Head of the 5GX Service Business Unit at SK Telecom 2019 VP, Head of the Media Lab at SK Telecom 2015-presnet Head of the Media Lab at SK Telecom 2012-presnet Manager at the ICT Technology Institute of SK Telecom 2003-2011 Principal Engineer at Samsung Electronics 2000~2002 Senior Engineer at Samsung Electronics
<Education> Master of Arts in Aesthetics, Graduate School of Film, Hongik University Bachelor of Fine Arts, Department of Textile Art, Hongik University <Career> 2019-present Head of Unity Korea Evangelism Headquarters 2018 Kaywon University of Arts Game Level Design class 2018 Seoul National University Serious Game Design Lecture 2015-2017 Creative Director of Kidaptive Korea 2010-2015 Senior Manager, NCsoft Co., Ltd. 2007-2010 T3 Entertainment Co., Ltd. Graphics Team Leader 2005-2007 Blueside Animation Creator 2003-2005 Sidus HQ Assistant Director - Movie “Beauty without a face” 1998-2000 Concept Artist - Movie “The Resurrection of the Little Match Girl” 1997-1998 Coco Enterprise Co., Ltd. Director - TV Animation “Restol Special Rescue Team” 1994~1997 Shincine Computer Graphics - Storyboard artist for the movie “Nine Tailed Fox(Gumiho)”
<Education> Ph.D. in journalism, Korea University master's degree in business administration, KDI Graduate School of International Policy bachelor's degree in business administration, Korea University <Career> 現 Team Leader, Human Rights and Technology Ethics Team, Kakao
<Education> Seoul National University-Executive Master of Business Administration KAIST Advanced Innovative Management Program University of Nevada Las Vegas_Hotel Administration <Career> 2022 Private Advisory on ‘Future Metaverse Strategy’ by Ministry of Science ICT 2022 Specialist member of the ‘Metaverse Content Forum’ of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism 2022 Specialist member of the ‘Metaverse Content Forum’ of the Korea Creative Content Agency 2022 Specialist member of the ‘Art X Science X Content Convergence Forum’ of the Korea Creative Content Agency
<Education > Bachelor of Science in Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University <경력> 2018-present CEO – Klleon 2015-2018 CEO - GridaHouse 2014-2015 CTO – HY COOP 2013-2014 CEO – Ggobook
<Education> Master of Computer Science and Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Yonsei University <Career> 現 Genesis Lab corp. AI Research Lab Director 前 Tomocube corp. Researcher
<Education> MBA, Seoul National Univ. Graduate School of Business Bachelor, Seoul National Univ. College of Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering <Career> 2022-presentDirector and Chief Business Officer(CBO) at ONMIND Co., Ltd., Business Strategy Department 2009-2022 Business & Strategy Lead, HD Hyundai Group Planning • Finance • New Ventures • Future Strategy • Business Strategy
<Education> Northwestern Univ. McCormick School of Engineering, MEM Northwestern Univ. Kellogg School of Management, MBA Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, BS, MS, and Ph.D. <Career> 2018-Present NVC Partners, Inc., Founder, Managing Partner, and President 2016-2018 Donghoon Investment Inc., Managing Partner, Alternative Investment Division 2015-2016 K-Value and Partners, Founder, Managing Partner 2010-2014 SK Innovation, Team Leader, Open Innovation Team
<Education> Master of Science in Computer Science, KAIST <Career> 現 CEO of CNT Tech (Since. 2003) 現 Adjunct professor at SogangUniversity's Graduate School 現 guest professor of startup CEO course at DonggukUniversity 前 Chung-Ang University Graduate School of Industrial Start-up Management (2014-2020) 前 Adjunct Professor at DankookUniversity Graduate School 現 Registered Director of Angel Investment Association 現 Registered Director of the Korea YWCA Sponsor Association 現 KAIST E*5 Mentor (Since. 2013) an adjunct professor at DonggukUniversity's Center for Young Entrepreneurs 前 Registered Director of Ulsan Creative Economy Innovation Center (2015-2018)
<Education> BA, Business Administration, Korea Univ. <Career> 2015-Present Principal / Investment Divison 2012-2014 Samsung Electronics, Financial Management Team U.S. Certified Public Accountant
<Education> Bachelor of Science in Business, International Business, The George Washington Univ. <Career> 2021-present Senior Investment Manager, SparkLabs 2017-2021 Manager, Bespin Global 2016-2017 Consultant, BCG 2014-2015 Consultant, KPMG
<Education> Bachelor, Handong Univ. School of Global Entreprenership and Information Communication Technology <Career> 現 CEO, Fluent(In-house venture) 前 Researcher, POSTECH Institute of Artificial Intelligence
<Career> 2020-present CEO of Planeye (Currently, VAXPORT) 2020-present member of KIMAC 2018-2020 Former CEO of DICCO-N 2016-2020 Former President of CREACON Research Center