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James has a master's degree in software from Korea University and KAIST with 20 years of experience in the field of IT. He worked as CTO at CyberRenassance Inc. (Japan) and later as a representative of MHR and DeepNumbers. He served as a consultant to the NIA Platform, a technical advisor to the National Computing & Information Service, and an advisor to Cloud for the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards. He has written four books and several papers relating to machine learning and finance, and made presentations at several conferences for the development of technology, such as Pycon and Open Technet. He now teaches a Digital MBA course at Seoul School of Integrated Science & Technologies, and regularly writes to MTech in the Maeil Business Newspaper.

Jenny wrote award-winning bachelor's and master's theses at Korea University and Dongguk University, respectively. She has 10 years of experience in the field of IT. She has performed customer analytics studies to analyze and predict users' behavior patterns by analyzing web user logs of the National IT Industry Promotion Agency. She has conducted research on smart grid technology for Green Office of the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning. She studied systems for real time big data processing for the National IT Industry Promotion Agency. She also participated in the development of the big data analysis system of the National Assembly Library and developed data abstraction, interface and a module for basic statistical analysis. She is the co-author of one book and has written two papers.

Hokyun graduated from Korea University and has 18 years' experience in the field of IT. He was the first in the world to develop Saw & PinckandPlace. The full auto system that performs 3-step manual process, Sawing -> Cleaning -> vision inspection sorting in the final stage of CSP mass-produce, in one process, was certified as the world's leading product by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy. He developed SK Telecom's WAP Mail Gateway which provides standardized APIs on 7 portals, reeling in 200,000 paid subscribers within a month of service launch. He has developed signal detection and decoding systems and signal processing algorithms.

Brian graduated from Hanyang University and has 15 years of experience in the field of IT. He built a business-dedicated virtual workspace based on the Sandbox virtualization technology of domestic mobile carriers (SK Telecom, KT). At SK Telecom, he developed the Direct Push technology for interworking with Mobile Outlook based on Windows Mobile, and carried out a project for developing the system for analyzing quality of experience of WCDMA video call serviced by SK Telecom (Video Call Analyzer Tester). He also participated in the development of software-based power saving technology applicable to a cloud environment for the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning.

Kangho has been in financial market for 10 years as a derivatives trader, an analyst and a portfolio manager at reputable global investment firms. At Franklin Templeton, he has performed a role of portfolio manager over 6 years, managing more than US $1.6 billion funds for fixed income, derivatives and alternative assets. His skill set is not only expanded to the financial market but to IT industry by having founded a social network mobile application as a CEO and applied Blockchain technology to his service. He is also a member of the Society of Blockchain Developers in Korea. Kangho also has a Master of Science in Global Finance from New York University’s Stern Business School and HKUST Business School, and a Bachelor of Economics from Korea University in Seoul.

HJ has built his career as research analyst in top global investment firms such as Goldman Sachs and Barclays, covering major industries and companies in Korea. His depth of knowledge and analysis is well regarded amongst institutional clients during his research analyst tenure as he received multiple votes from institutions and hedge funds. As his passion in tech continues, he is diverting much energy in researching blockchain technology. As a co-founder of a tech start-up, HJ launched a social network mobile application and applied blockchain technology to his service. He graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Korea University in Seoul.

Silicon Valley-based Venture Capitalist and brings with him more than 16 years of professional investment management, research and deal experience across the broad Technology sector. Currently, Richard is an Investor with Columbus Nova Technology Partners (CNTP), a global, multi-stage, technology investment firm operating out of Silicon Valley and New York City. Prior to CNTP, Richard was a Venture Partner with Flatiron Investors, a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm. And, before that, he was a Sr. Investment Analyst focused on Technology-related investments with The Olayan Group. Richard earned a MS in Global Finance from New York University's Stern School of Business, a MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois, and a BS from the University of Michigan.

Graduated University of Portland with a Marketing Degree. Has experiences in various corporations and is currently in charge of Marketing and PR of the new leading blockchain firm EdenChain.

Graduated Dongguk University with a Master's degree and started the first career with EdenChain. Has an experience as an editor of press, and had an interest in IT which lead to joining EdenChain. Currently in charge of Marketing and PR.

Aaron started his career with the MAS, Singapore's Central Bank and financial regulatory authority after graduating from Singapore Management University. He traded a variety of financial instruments at the MAS, managing part of the central bank's foreign reserves. He subsequently joined Tikehau Capital, a listed European asset manager with US$16bn in AUM. Based in Singapore, he was responsible for the sourcing and execution of Asian private equity and venture opportunities across multiple sectors. More recently, he was closely involved in the launch of a venture capital fund.

Kwangho graduated from Korea University and built his career in LG group with numerous key projects in group companies. As a system engineer, he led the IT consulting and system establishment projects in Data warehouse and Business Intelligence area (LG Electronics, LG Card, Korea Railroad Corporation etc.). In LG CNS, he developed and executed assessment center program for Big Data team and was a judge of “Idea Farm”, which is an in-house new business idea bank. Also, he was in charge of reviewing ideas and prototyping of new business items in “LG Innovator” project. He conducted new business development and staff training in ICBM (IoT, Cloud, Big Data, Mobile) division.

Received Bachelor's Degree from Seoul National University in Nuclear Engineering, Master's Degree from University of Southern California in Computer Engineering, and Ph.D. from aSSIST (Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies). Currently working as a PM in Big Data of National Defense and Science Institute. Work experience in U.S.A., worked in Oracle Corp, Visa Inc., EDS, American Airline. , in Korea, work experience in Oracle Korea Consulting Executive, Sibel Korea Regional Manager, SAS Korea Vice President, Deloitte Korea Consulting Partner Director of HQ, Ernst and Young Consulting Director of HQ. Currently providing consult and technology regarding Block chain, AI, and Big Data to the public service agencies and large corporations. Also provides lecture and research results in Universities and Conferences regarding Block chain, AI, and Big Data. Published books are [How to work with Big Data], [Living as an IT Expert].

Joongheon Kim is a professor at Chung-Ang University, School of Software (formerly, School of Computer Science and Engineering), and currently a director of Chung-Ang University Distributed Platforms and Security Lab. He has received Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Southern California (USC). His major research field is in the theory, design, and implementation of distributed computing platforms including Deep learning software platforms, Fully distributed peer-to-peer network platforms, e.g., Blockchain, and Energy storage systems, wireless power transfer, smartgrid/microgrid systems. He is a senior member of the IEEE; and a member of the ACM and IEEE Communications Society.

Received Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Ph.D. from KAIST(Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Constitution) KISTI(Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information) Supercomputing Center Cluster R&D; Team Manager Head of the KISTI Supercomputing Center Major Research field in KISTI : National Supercomputing Infrastructure Setup , Supporting Service, Development of BMT Suite for Sub-Exascale Supercomputing, New-Generation Digital cable broadcasting service with cloud computing environment, Management of Large-Scale Server using GPU, Cyber-Infrastructure resources structure and management, Supercomputing Infrastructure Structuring enterprise, Efficiency and Optimization of Super-computer, National-Grid based Business Development and Research, Made Presentations regarding (Presented regarding) Super-computing and Grid-Computing in National and International Academic Journal and Conferences Published various Research Papers and Reports in regards to Mechanical Field, Aeronautic Field, and Fluid Dynamics.

Received Bachelor's Degree from Seoul National University, Master's Degree and Ph.D. from Stanford University in Aeronautics & Astronautics Soosung Corp Vice President, IM Investment & Securities Co.Ltd and Eugene Investment & Securities Co.Ltd Executive, Heungkuk Securities Co.Ltd Head of Research Department, Worked as a Fund-manager and Analyst in Mirae Asset Daewoon Securities Co., Ltd and Kieun Economic Research Laboratory. Have been nominated as a best analyst for consecutive years, becoming one of the leading expert in the research field. Received Boeing Scholarship at Stanford University, researched in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Value Analysis. Participated in R&D; of aircraft in KAI(Korea Aerospace Research Institute).

Alan is head professor of digital strategic planning and MBA at the aSSIST Graduate School of Business Administration and the founder of BeNative, a global education service. His main research areas are the mechanism and management strategy of artificial intelligence and blockchain. BeNative has partner companies and clients such as NetEase in China, Hitachi Group in Japan and Taiwan Mobile. ETOOS, which he established in 2000, was selected as a Korean rapid growth company by Deloitte and successfully sold to SK Group. He graduated from the Seoul National University College of Engineering, CKGSB EMBA in China, and completed doctorial course at the aSSIST Graduate School of Business Administration.

James Jahnke brings with him nearly 20 years of professional development experience and strong domain knowledge of technology, financial markets and computational finance. James is currently a Director & Sr. Developer at Chicago Trading Company (CTC), one of the world's leading proprietary trading firms and active market maker on numerous derivatives exchanges globally. In his current role, James is focused on front-office development, supporting the company's next-generation electronic trading systems and software solutions/tools to enhance and improve overall infrastructure performance, efficiency, and usability. Jim did his undergraduate studies in Computer Science at the University of Michigan and earned a Masters degree in Global Finance from New York University's Stern School of Business.

Mina is a founder, CEO and managing director of M&K; PR, one of the leading PR firm in Korea. With Mina's leadership, M&K; PR has grown from a small IT PR firm into the largest technology communications agency in Korea. Also, she guided the company to earn the reputation as a pioneer in digital communications. Over the decade, Mina has served as a senior consultant to global leading companies in IT industry such as Oracle, Citrix, Dassault Systemes, FireEye and Intel. Mina graduated from Ewha Women's University and majored in PR and Advertising.

Marat is Owner of ADV Kazakhstan and Co-Owner of ADV marketing Kazakhstan. ADV Group is one of the leading marketing communication groups in CIS region. Currently the Group unites 6 advertising agencies. ADV Kazakhstan especially has the business operations in Kazakhstan and Central Asia and representing Interpublic Group and Havas international communication networks. Core business includes: 360 degrees, media buying, media planning, media placement, digital, brand and strategic planning.

Graduated from Seoul National University in Department of Foreign Studies Worked as an in-house-lawyer at Mirae Asset Securities and Shinhan Financial Group Participated in a project to establish Shinhan Financial Group's Information Protection System Current member of Korean Bar Association with special commission on start-up regulation. Conducting legal consulting for start-ups in various fields and FinTech for Shinhan Futures Lab and Hyundai Card Studio Black.

Worked in LCD division in Samsung Electronics as an executive director, With the establishment of Mobile Display Business Team we have been providing the best hard/software solution to top 5 smart phone producers : Samsung,Nokia, Apple etc.. Within few years of the establishment we have penetrated the market, with consecutive sales growth reached 1 trillion won in sales being the basis of Samsung Display Co.(SDC). Received a Master's Degree from University of Detroit in Computer Science. Participated in Factory Automation Project of ABB Robot, and was in charge from the development to setup of Robot System for Man-less production line for Chrysler Auto Factory. In Ford Motor Co., was a TF leader of auto-electronization, in developing Multi Modularized Computers linked Vehicle LAN in Ford Explorer. This LAN allowed a network driven vehicle by Car AI.

Young Choe is a co-founder and CTO of Pax Datatech, which develops Paxchain - a blockchain 3.0 platform - to create a new economic paradigm through dApps powered by auto-smart contracts. He is a software professional having broad experiences from development to top management, from theories to practices & businesses at various global companies and organizations including NVIDIA, BMC Software, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, 3Ksoftware, North Carolina State University, Sungkyunkwan University, Yonsei University, CE Linux Forum, Korea Embedded Software & Systems Industry Association, and Open Source Software Foundation. His area of expertise spans from Blockchain to Software Engineering, Compiler and Language Technology, Cryptography, Embedded Software and Systems, Open Source Software, and Management of Technology. He has experiences in investment analysis and M&A;, and was writer/reporter for Technology Trend and Alternative Futures.

Mirza is a venture capitalist who focuses on a wide array of early-stage technologies. He has previously worked at Two Sigma, one of the largest quantitative hedge funds. While at Two Sigma he was heavily involved in researching Blockchain startups and analyzed hundreds of investment opportunities in the sector. He has also worked for Index Ventures, a global multistage VC that has previously invested in companies such as Dropbox and Facebook. Prior to that, he worked for The Boston Consulting Group, where he helped advise one of the largest Fortune 500 tech conglomerates. He began his career at East Ventures, a prominent Japanese VC that was an early investor in OmiseGo. Mirza attended Harvard University, where he simultaneously enrolled in several courses at both MIT and Harvard Law School.