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K-TECH Networking Reception:
November 12th (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) @ California Ballroom

K-Networking Dinner (by invitation only):
November 12th (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) @ California Ballroom

Members of K-Group, KSEA, KASA, OKTA and other Korean professional associations are invited to participate in this networking dinner event to get to know fellow Korean professionals in Silicon Valley. Come join us in the festive dinner sponsored by Samsung and SK Hynix, and discover how these Korean associations can cooperate to make impacts in Silicon Valley.

K-Networking Schedule

Day 1 (November 12th) Day 2 (November 13th)
8:00 AM
Registration
  • Registration:
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
  • Emcee: Catherine Jhung, Vice President, Hercules Technology Growth Capital
  • Speakers:
    • Yong Soo Kim, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
    • Chang Yup Na, Managing Director, KOTRA Silicon Valley
    • Jong-Lok Yoon, President, National IT Industry Promotion Agency
    • Mike Honda, Congressman, 17th District of California
    • Dongman Han, San Francisco Consul General, Republic of Korea
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote Speech
  • Speakers:
    • Curtis Sasaki, Vice President of Ecosystems and IoT General Manager, Samsung Electronics
    • Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and CTO, Rethink Robotics
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Mentoring Programs
  • Work Visa consultation with KABANC
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley Manager
  • Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley Manager
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Job Fair
  • Job Fair
  • Location: Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mentoring Programs
  • Resume writing advice with LG HR Team
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mentoring Programs
  • Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Coffee Break
  • Coffee Break
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel I
  • Moderator: Tim Wilson, General Partner, Artiman Ventures
  • Speakers:
    • Steve Cousins, Founder & CEO, Savioke
    • Sangbae Kim, Associate Professor, MIT
    • Frankie James, Managing Director, GM Advanced Technology Silicon Valley Office
    • David Merrill, Vice President of Enabling technology, 3D Robotics
11:05 AM - 12:10 PM
Lunch
  • Lunch
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Mentoring Programs
  • Work Visa consultation with KABANC
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Business Expo
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.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Panel II
  • Moderator: Andra Keay, Managing Director, SV Robotics
  • Speakers:
    • Brian Gerkey, Founder & CEO, Open Source Robotics
    • Jaiyong Lee, Professor, Yonsei University
    • Vikas Krishna, Vice President & Business Unit Executive of IoT and Mobility, CA Technologies
    • June Sup Lee, Software Development Center Head, KT Corporation
1:30 PM - 2:40 PM
Coffee Break
  • Coffee Break
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
Panel III
  • Moderator: Patrick Egan, Host & Executive Producer, sUSA News
  • Speakers:
    • Erin Rapacki, Director of Marketing, Suitable Technologies
    • Kyoung Yul Bae, Professor, Sangmyung University
    • George Wilman, Partner, ReedSmith
    • Wendy Ju, Executive Director of Interaction Design Research, Center for Design Research, Stanford University
    • Kyung Chul Shin, President, Yujin Robot
2:50 PM - 4:00 PM
K-Tech Networking Reception
  • K-TECH Networking Reception
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM
Introduction Speech for K-Global and VIP
  • Introduction Speech for K-Global and VIP
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Opening Speech
  • Opening Speech
9:05 AM - 9:10 AM
Pitch Session for 10 teams
  • Pitch Sessions for 10 teams
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Business Expo
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.
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Pitch Session for 10 teams
  • Pitch Sessions for 10 teams
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Pitch Sessions for 4 teams
  • Pitch Sessions for 4 teams
11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
Fireside Chat
  • Fireside Chat
11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
  • Awards Ceremony
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Lunch and Networking
  • Lunch and Networking
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Opening Remarks (Gene Kim, Alpha)
  • Opening Remarks (Gene Kim, Alpha)
1:55 PM - 2:00 PM
KEYNOTE - Janos Veres
  • (PARC – Program Manager, Printed Electronics): 'The Future of Making Things'
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dan Gamota
  • (Jabil - Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing): 'Flexible Hybrid Electronics - A Technology to Enable an Autonomous Future'
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
John McCarty
  • (SRI - Vice President, Commercial Development): 'The Future of Automation'
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Malcom Thompson
  • (FlexTech - Executive Director of NextFlex): 'Moving the Needle to MRL 4 to 7 : The Impact of a National Network for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing'
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Gene Kim
  • (Alpha - Science and Technology Liaison): 'Novel Material Solutions for Manufacturing Flexible Hybrid Electronics'
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
BREAK/intermission
  • BREAK/intermission
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Paul Lee
  • (Cisco - Business Operation Manager, Additive Manufacturing Lead): 'Advantages of Additive Manufacturing'
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Jim Carlton
  • (QD Vision - VP of Products): TBA
4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Hyunchul Tae
  • (KITECH – Senior Researcher): 'Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at KITECH'
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Closing Remarks (Dan Gamota, Jabil)
  • Closing Remarks (Dan Gamota, Jabil)
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM
6:00 PM
K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
  • K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM

Day 1 (November 12th)

  • Registration
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Opening Ceremony
    9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Keynote Speech
    9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
  • Mentoring Programs
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley Manager
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Job Fair
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Mentoring Programs
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Mentoring Programs
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Coffee Break
    10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Panel I
    11:05 AM - 12:10 PM
  • Lunch
    12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Mentoring Programs
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Business Expo
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Panel II
    1:30 PM - 2:40 PM
  • Coffee Break
    2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
  • Panel III
    2:50 PM - 4:00 PM
  • K-Tech Networking Reception
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Day 2 (November 13th)

  • Introduction Speech for K-Global and VIP
    9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
  • Opening Speech
    9:05 AM - 9:10 AM
  • Pitch Session for 10 teams
    9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
  • Business Expo
    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Pitch Session for 10 teams
    10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
  • Pitch Sessions for 4 teams
    11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
  • Fireside Chat
    11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Awards Ceremony
    12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
  • Lunch and Networking
    12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Opening Remarks (Gene Kim, Alpha)
    1:55 PM - 2:00 PM
  • KEYNOTE - Janos Veres
    2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Dan Gamota
    2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
  • John McCarty
    2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
  • Malcom Thompson
    3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Gene Kim
    3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
  • BREAK/intermission
    3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Paul Lee
    4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
  • Jim Carlton
    4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
  • Hyunchul Tae
    4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Closing Remarks (Dan Gamota, Jabil)
    5:00 PM - 5:05 PM
Day 1 (November 12th) Day 2 (November 13th)
8:00 AM
Registration
  • Registration:
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
  • Emcee: Catherine Jhung, Vice President, Hercules Technology Growth Capital
  • Speakers:
    • Yong Soo Kim, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
    • Chang Yup Na, Managing Director, KOTRA Silicon Valley
    • Jong-Lok Yoon, President, National IT Industry Promotion Agency
    • Mike Honda, Congressman, 17th District of California
    • Dongman Han, San Francisco Consul General, Republic of Korea
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote Speech
  • Speakers:
    • Curtis Sasaki, Vice President of Ecosystems and IoT General Manager, Samsung Electronics
    • Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and CTO, Rethink Robotics
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Coffee Break
  • Coffee Break
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Panel I
  • Moderator: Tim Wilson, General Partner, Artiman Ventures
  • Speakers:
    • Steve Cousins, Founder & CEO, Savioke
    • Sangbae Kim, Associate Professor, MIT
    • Frankie James, Managing Director, GM Advanced Technology Silicon Valley Office
    • David Merrill, Vice President of Enabling technology, 3D Robotics
11:05 AM - 12:10 PM
Lunch
  • Lunch
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel II
  • Moderator: Andra Keay, Managing Director, SV Robotics
  • Speakers:
    • Brian Gerkey, Founder & CEO, Open Source Robotics
    • Jaiyong Lee, Professor, Yonsei University
    • Vikas Krishna, Vice President & Business Unit Executive of IoT and Mobility, CA Technologies
    • June Sup Lee, Software Development Center Head, KT Corporation
1:30 PM - 2:40 PM
Coffee Break
  • Coffee Break
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
Panel III
  • Moderator: Patrick Egan, Host & Executive Producer, sUSA News
  • Speakers:
    • Erin Rapacki, Director of Marketing, Suitable Technologies
    • Kyoung Yul Bae, Professor, Sangmyung University
    • George Wilman, Partner, ReedSmith
    • Wendy Ju, Executive Director of Interaction Design Research, Center for Design Research, Stanford University
    • Kyung Chul Shin, President, Yujin Robot
2:50 PM - 4:00 PM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
K-Tech Networking Reception
  • K-TECH Networking Reception
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
  • K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM

Day 1 (November 12th)

  • Registration
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Opening Ceremony
    9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Keynote Speech
    9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
  • Coffee Break
    10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Panel I
    11:05 AM - 12:10 PM
  • Lunch
    12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Panel II
    1:30 PM - 2:40 PM
  • Coffee Break
    2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
  • Panel III
    2:50 PM - 4:00 PM
  • K-Tech Networking Reception
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Day 1 (November 12th) Day 2 (November 13th)
9:00 AM
Introduction Speech for K-Global and VIP
  • Introduction Speech for K-Global and VIP
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Opening Speech
  • Opening Speech
9:05 AM - 9:10 AM
Pitch Session for 10 teams
  • Pitch Sessions for 10 teams
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Pitch Session for 10 teams
  • Pitch Sessions for 10 teams
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Pitch Sessions for 4 teams
  • Pitch Sessions for 4 teams
11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
Fireside Chat
  • Fireside Chat
11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
  • Awards Ceremony
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Lunch and Networking
  • Lunch and Networking
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM

Day 2 (November 13th)

  • Introduction Speech for K-Global and VIP
    9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
  • Opening Speech
    9:05 AM - 9:10 AM
  • Pitch Session for 10 teams
    9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
  • Pitch Session for 10 teams
    10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
  • Pitch Sessions for 4 teams
    11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
  • Fireside Chat
    11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Awards Ceremony
    12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
  • Lunch and Networking
    12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 1 (November 12th) Day 2 (November 13th)
9:00 AM
Business Expo
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.
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Business Expo
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.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM

Day 1 (November 12th)

  • Business Expo
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Day 2 (November 13th)

  • Business Expo
    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 1 (November 12th) Day 2 (November 13th)
10:00 AM
Mentoring Programs
  • Work Visa consultation with KABANC
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley Manager
  • Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley Manager
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Job Fair
  • Job Fair
  • Location: Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mentoring Programs
  • Resume writing advice with LG HR Team
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mentoring Programs
  • Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mentoring Programs
  • Work Visa consultation with KABANC
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM

Day 1 (November 12th)

  • Mentoring Programs
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Guidance on current employment trend with KOTRA Silicon Valley Manager
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Job Fair
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Mentoring Programs
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Mentoring Programs
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Mentoring Programs
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 (November 12th) Day 2 (November 13th)
1:00 PM
Opening Remarks (Gene Kim, Alpha)
  • Opening Remarks (Gene Kim, Alpha)
1:55 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
KEYNOTE - Janos Veres
  • (PARC – Program Manager, Printed Electronics): 'The Future of Making Things'
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dan Gamota
  • (Jabil - Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing): 'Flexible Hybrid Electronics - A Technology to Enable an Autonomous Future'
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
John McCarty
  • (SRI - Vice President, Commercial Development): 'The Future of Automation'
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Malcom Thompson
  • (FlexTech - Executive Director of NextFlex): 'Moving the Needle to MRL 4 to 7 : The Impact of a National Network for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing'
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Gene Kim
  • (Alpha - Science and Technology Liaison): 'Novel Material Solutions for Manufacturing Flexible Hybrid Electronics'
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
BREAK/intermission
  • BREAK/intermission
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Paul Lee
  • (Cisco - Business Operation Manager, Additive Manufacturing Lead): 'Advantages of Additive Manufacturing'
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Jim Carlton
  • (QD Vision - VP of Products): TBA
4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Hyunchul Tae
  • (KITECH – Senior Researcher): 'Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at KITECH'
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Closing Remarks (Dan Gamota, Jabil)
  • Closing Remarks (Dan Gamota, Jabil)
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Day 2 (November 13th)

  • Opening Remarks (Gene Kim, Alpha)
    1:55 PM - 2:00 PM
  • KEYNOTE - Janos Veres
    2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Dan Gamota
    2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
  • John McCarty
    2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
  • Malcom Thompson
    3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Gene Kim
    3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
  • BREAK/intermission
    3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Paul Lee
    4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
  • Jim Carlton
    4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
  • Hyunchul Tae
    4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Closing Remarks (Dan Gamota, Jabil)
    5:00 PM - 5:05 PM
Day 1 (November 12th) Day 2 (November 13th)
4:00 PM
K-Tech Networking Reception
  • K-TECH Networking Reception
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
  • K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM

Day 1 (November 12th)

  • K-Tech Networking Reception
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • K-Networking Dinner (invitation only)
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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