InnoAsia Next Foundation
  • Mon, 12 October, 10:15 - 11:45  |  Day 3
  • Event Room B
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Next Foundation opens with Part 1: Generation, surveying sovereign AI and independent foundation models through a three-way dialogue among technology, policy, and academia, examining the triple-foundation framework of semiconductors, data, and IP alongside NIPA's national AI infrastructure buildout. Part 2: Operation presents real-world cases of AI super-upscaling and asset-archiving systems now underway at AI-driven content companies in Korea and abroad amid the AX transition. The conference further explores pathways, from
Moderator
Steve Sangki HAN (CEO, TECHFRONTIER)

Dr. Han studied Computer Engineering at Seoul National University and earned an AI Ph.D. from KAIST. He held key roles at Samsung Electronics and Daum Communications (CSO), founded two startups, and taught at KAIST and Sejong University. As TechFrontier's CEO since 2011, he advises enterprises on AI strategy, conducts research, and lectures on tech and society. A columnist and Advisory Member of the National AI Strategy Committee, he authored AI War 2.0, The Era of AGI, and Trustworthy AI.

BeeWon LEE (Curator, ACFM)

She currently serves as Director of the International Committee at the Producers Guild of Korea (PGK), and CEO of Superstring Inc. After graduating from KARTS, she worked with Asian Contents & Film Market of BIFF and HKIFF, produced co-productions across Asia and Europe, and global AR/VR/XR business. Recently, she has been co-producing the webtoon Dark Sky with Hong Kong. Filmography as a producer includes Ghost House (2026), The Ghost Station (2023), Netflix's Yellow Door (2023), and Disney+ series Connect (2022).

Panelist
YOON Daekyun (Professor of Software Department / Director of the AI Research Institute, AJOU UNIVERSITY)

Yoon Daekyun is a Professor of Software Department and Director of the AI Research Institute at Ajou University, and a member of Korea’s National AI Strategy Committee. He previously served as Senior Vice President at Samsung Electronics and CEO of NHN Technology Services. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California and bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Seoul National University. His work connects industry experience with AI talent development, university-industry collaboration, and national AI strategy.

JEONG Dokyun (Deputy Director, AI Computing Infrastructure Expansion Team, NIPA)

Jeong Dokyun, a Deputy Director at Korea's National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), expands GPU resources for industry, academia and research. He helped plan the National AI Computing Center, a key part of Korea's "AI Highway" initiative, and now supports the company building it. He also helps the Ministry of Science and ICT bring in advanced GPUs such as B300 and Vera Rubin. These GPUs support national AI projects, including foundation models, physical AI, biotech, manufacturing, and video and content.

Andy LEE (Founder / CEO, INSHORTS.AI)

Andy Lee is a media tech expert and CEO of INSHORTS, leading the convergence of media content and AI. He studied Electronic Engineering and Korean Literature at Yonsei University. Over 15 years, he gained expertise in content startup support, tech planning, and investment at KOCCA, Smilegate, and CJ ENM. Currently, he is developing 'AI Super-Scaler,' a Vision AI solution integrating media restoration and video super-resolution to create new value for global media.

Sunny Kyungsun KIM (Project manager, i.AM / CCO, NONUNI ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.)

Sunny Kyungsun Kim is a producer with over 20 years’ experience in film, television, and commercials. Debuted with Mr. Housewife (2005), she oversees post-production on Strange Marriage, selected for the 2024 BIFF Asian Project Market. Her AI short film HACK-ING won an award at AI Film Festival Japan. As CCO of NONUNI Entertainment, she leads i.AM, Korea’s first VFX asset marketplace, supporting systematic management and reuse of Korean film assets, while expanding AI-powered previsualization, storyboarding, and content production for global streaming platforms.

Vincent CHEUNG (Head of Screen Production Practices, School of Film and Television, HONG KONG ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS(HKAPA))

Vincent Cheung is Head of Screen Production Practices at HKAPA. A filmmaker and educator specialising in virtual production and immersive storytelling, he co-developed cineDESK, a research project investigating interactive, collaborative approaches to film pre-production. Through virtual cinematics, cineDESK facilitates scene blocking, staging, previsualisation, and creative exchange among directors, cinematographers, designers, and other production roles. The project connects screen pedagogy, emerging technologies, and professional practice. His VR work has also received industry recognition internationally.