K-Tech Silicon Valley 2014

THANK YOU and SEE YOU NEXT YEAR 2015!

CONFERENCE

Join the global discussion on the future of the Internet of Things.

BUSINESS EXPO

Meet face-to-face with Korea’s top technology companies.

STARTUP PITCH

27 rising Korean startups will present newest solutions and applications in the Internet of Things.

TECH SHOWCASE

Technology showcase from Korea’s leading research institutions: ETRI and KITECH.

About K-Tech @ Silicon Valley 2014

K-Tech Silicon Valley 2014, now in it’s third year, is the leading conference highlighting key mobile and software trends from Korean and U.S. companies.

This unique two-day conference facilitates one-on-one matchmaking and provides a platform to enhance greater U.S. Korean business cooperation. K-Tech strives to be as entertaining as it is informative bringing contests for start-ups, technology demonstrations and displaying current Korean IT innovations. Over 1,500 renowned technology experts from Korea and the U.S. are expected to attend, including executives from Samsung, LG, KT, and more.

The conference panels will discuss potential growth opportunities with U.S. and Korea for future collaboration.

K-Tech Silicon Valley 2014 is hosted by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning (MSIP) of the Republic of Korea, in partnership with Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA).

Conference Speakers

Opening Ceremonies (9:30 AM – 9:50 AM)

: Jong-lok Yoon; Vice-Minister
MSIP

: Dongman Han; San Francisco Consul General
Republic of Korea

Keynote Speech (9:50 AM – 10:50 AM)

: Pranav Mistry; VP, Research
Samsung

: William McFarland; VP, Technology
Qualcomm

Keynote Panel (10:50 AM – 12:00 PM)

: Sooyong Park; President and CEO
National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)

: Pranav Mistry; VP, Research
Samsung

: Benjamin Wesson; VP, Product Management
Oracle

: Shyam Pullela; Engineering Director at IoT
Cisco

Fireside Chat (12:30 PM – 1:20 PM)

: Brian Wilcove; Partner
Artiman Ventures

: John Suh; Managing Director
Hyundai Ventures

: Scott Alberts; Venture Partner
DCM

: Jeff Karras; Managing Director
SingTel Innov8

: Skip Fleshman; Managing Partner
Asset Management Ventures

CONNECTED LIFE (1:30 PM – 2:50 PM)

: Jay Eum; Managing Director
Translink Capital

: Jae-Boong Choi; Professor, Center of Wearable Technologies
Sungkyunkwan University

: Jaejun Lee; VP, Software Integration Partnerships
Misfit

: Sung Shik Won; SVP and Director, Solution Business
SK Telecom

: Joseph Wei; Managing Director
Technology Ventures Group, LLc.

CONNECTED HOME (3:00 PM – 4:20 PM)

: Godfrey Chua; Principal Analyst
Machina Research

: Sang Yong Lee; VP, Creative Innovation Center
LG Electronics Inc.

: Joaquín García-Baquero; CEO
Net4Things

: Kyung Chul Shin; President
Yujin Robot Co.

: Bharat Vasan; COO
August

CONNECTED CITY (4:30 PM – 5:50 PM)

: Hae Young Noh; Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon University

: June Sup Lee; Software Development Center Head
KT Corporation

: Munish Khetrapal; Director, Enterprise and Smart Connected Communities
Cisco

: Jong-Woong Choe; CEO/Founder
ENCORED Technology

: Gun Shim; VP, Supply Chain Management
Pacific Gas and Electric Company

: Gunso Kim; CIO, Seoul Metropolitan City
Republic of Korea

Partners

Schedule

Conference

September 24th (9:30 AM – 6:00 PM) @ California Ballroom

Exploring the Opportunities for Cross Border Collaboration in the era of
Internet of Things

The Internet of Things is no longer just hype but an emerging reality. Devices, people and information are all becoming able to communicate with one another to create a ‘new connected ecosystem’.

As we look to the future of IoT, changes are inevitable. New enabling technologies, new business models and new players are to arise, and competition will force companies to co-operate across industries and regions to develop standards, ensure compatibility, enhance security, and maximize customer value.

KTECH 2014 invites you to be part of the discussion on the future of IoT at a global level, gain insights into the latest IoT developments in both Silicon Valley and South Korea, understand where the opportunities and challenges are, and spot how to maximize opportunities through cross border collaboration and partnerships in the era of Internet of Things.

Business Expo

September 24th (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) / September 25th (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM) @ California Ballroom

Meet face to face with 40 leading Korean IT and software companies showcasing their latest products and technologies. This is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the genius behind technology and integration strategies that are powering one of Asia’s most dynamic and innovative economies.

Startup Pitch

September 25th (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM) @ California Ballroom

Due to popular demand and the success of the first year’s Startup Pitch, we proudly announce the launch of the second K-Tech Startup Pitch event. Thanks to the terrific response from year’s entrepreneurs, we will expand and showcase selected twenty-five up and coming Korean start-ups who will participate by presenting the newest ideas in mobile and IT sectors. Selected from hundreds of applicants, these contestants are ready to jump to the next phase of their company’s growth and enter into the global market to discover new clients, partners, and investors.

Technology Showcase

September 24th (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) / September 25th (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM) @ California Ballroom

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and Korea Institutde of Industrial Technol-ogy (KITECH) will be presenting 8 of their most recent research innovation at K-Tech. Come and witness these technologies unfold in front of you! (Demos will be available.)