2026 BeyondAsiaTechSummit: Empowering Global Innovation through Asian Tech

Schedule

Fri May 22 2026 at 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Plug and Play Tech Center | Sunnyvale, CA

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BeyondAsia Tech Summit 2026: Empowering Global Innovation through Asian Tech Leadership

The beyondAsia Tech Summit is a premier gathering designed to bridge the gap between the technological prowess of Asian enterprises and the heart of global innovationโ€”Silicon Valley. Join an elite group of local leaders, venture capitalists, and industry pioneers as we explore how AI is evolving from digital algorithms to transforming the physical world and specialized industries.

From the "Geopolitical Alpha" of the Asia-US corridor to the future of AI-driven defense, energy-efficient data centers, and vertical applications in gaming and fashion, this summit offers a rare look at the cross-border innovations shaping our futur


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Registration
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:20 PM - 02:40 PM
Geopolitical Alpha from Asia to Global
Host: Jihoon Jeong

Info: Dr. Jihoon Jeong received his MD from Hanyang University and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering. His main interests are intersections of technology and society by serving in various roles including general physician, research scientist, book writer, professor, startup advisor, and angel investor. He is currently a founding General Partner of Asia2G Capital.


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:40 PM - 02:55 PM
AI workforce intelligence platform:transformation intelligence for enterprise
Host: Matt Beane

Info: Matt Beane is an expert on the evolution of work in the age of AI and robotics. He serves as an Assistant Professor at UC Santa Barbara and is a Digital Fellow at both Stanford and MIT. As the CEO of SkillBench, he leverages his MIT Sloan PhD research to help organizations and workers thrive alongside advanced technology. A former hardware startup executive with a background in philosophy and jazz, Matt brings a unique, human-centric perspective to AI workforce intelligence.


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:55 PM - 03:10 PM
AI driven recruiting for AI Native engineers
Host: Andrew Jeon

Info: Andrew is a veteran technologist with 25+ years of experience, currently leading the Tech Division at Musinsa, Koreaโ€™s top fashion platform. A former Google and YouTube veteran, he was instrumental in building Google TV and YouTube TV. As a serial entrepreneur and patent holder in AI recommendations, Andrew now bridges the gap between Asian tech and Silicon Valley as a Partner at Asia2G Capital.


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:10 PM - 03:25 PM
AI Native Search infra.: from EPC to Finance
Host: Joonsun Baek

Info: Junsun is a specialized data architect and the founder of SearchDoc, an AI-native search infrastructure startup. With a background as an AWS Data Architect, he possesses deep hands-on expertise across the modern data stack, including real-time processing and Generative AI. A recognized technical leader, Junsun has led large-scale platform migrations and actively shares his insights through AWS Tech blogs, major conferences like NAVER DEVIEW, and technical book authorship


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:25 PM - 03:40 PM
Defense with AI
Host: Bo Ryu

Info: Bo Ryu
Founder, EpiSci (Acquired by Applied Intuition)

Bo Ryu is a pioneer in Tactical AI and autonomous systems. As the founder of EpiSci, he led the development of cutting-edge hybrid machine learning approaches for UAV autonomy, cognitive electronic warfare (EW), and software-defined networks. Following EpiSci's acquisition by Applied Intuition, he continues to drive innovation at the intersection of defense technology and interdisciplinary systems science, specializing in 5G/XG and high-stakes AI applications for national security


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:40 PM - 03:55 PM
Defense with AI
Host: JinHee Tak

Info: JinHee Tak is the Senior Vice President and Head of the Strategy Planning Office at Hanwha Aerospace, where he spearheads global growth strategies and innovation. A key strategist behind Hanwhaโ€™s expansion in the global defense market, he oversees the company's Defense AI initiatives, focusing on how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern warfare and the geopolitical landscape. He plays a pivotal role in aligning Hanwhaโ€™s technological advancements with its vision for a leadership position in the global aerospace and defense industries.


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:55 PM - 04:20 PM
Break Time
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:20 PM - 04:50 PM
Age of AI, 10x thinking
Host: Uday Ghatikar

Info: Uday Ghatikar is a Field CTO with the Google Cloud Founder Advocacy Team, where he bridges the gap between frontier technology and sustainable business growth. With over 25 years of experience spanning startups, enterprise, and cloud software, Uday is a leading voice on "10X Innovation" and the architectural evolution of Generative AI.
As a former co-founder within Area 120, Googleโ€™s internal startup incubator, Uday brings an authentic "founder-first" lens to his work, helping the next generation of builders navigate high-impact go-to-market motions.


๐Ÿ•‘: 04:50 PM - 05:05 PM
AI chips, specialized for LLM inference, Making it sustainable for everyone
Host: Jay Kim

Info: Jay Kim is the Head of US at HyperAccel , where he leads global expansion and strategic growth for AI infrastructure. He holds both a Bachelorโ€™s and Masterโ€™s from Stanford University and an MBA from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, bringing a powerful combination of engineering expertise and business leadership to the high-performance computing sector.


๐Ÿ•‘: 05:05 PM - 05:20 PM
Ondemand hydrogen power for AI data center
Host: JungWon Park

Info: Jungwon Park is a leading expert in nanomaterials and energy chemistry. As the CEO and Co-founder of Viologen, he focuses on providing on-demand hydrogen power solutions tailored for the intensive energy needs of AI data centers. He also serves as a Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Seoul National University and is an Associate Researcher at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS).

With a PhD from UC Berkeley and post-doctoral research experience at Harvard, Jungwon has received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Young Scientist Award. His work integrates advanced liquid-phase electron microscopy and data-driven material science to innovate in energy conversion and sustainable infrastructure for the AI era


๐Ÿ•‘: 05:20 PM - 05:35 PM
Autonomous charging & driving drones for energy grid inspections
Host: Andreas Moldskred

Info: Andreas Moldskred is the CEO and Co-founder of Nomadic Drone, a Silicon Valley-based startup pioneering autonomous drone solutions for energy infrastructure. His work focuses on developing self-charging, autonomous flight systems designed for high-precision energy grid inspections. A Norwegian entrepreneur with a background in engineering and strategic leadership, Andreas is at the forefront of integrating AI and robotics to solve critical challenges in the physical world, ensuring the reliability and sustainability of the global energy grid.


๐Ÿ•‘: 05:35 PM - 05:40 PM
Google startup program
Host: Sulgi Kim

Info: Sulgi Kim is a Startup Programs Manager at Google, where she empowers innovative technology companies to scale globally by leveraging Googleโ€™s ecosystem and resources. With extensive experience in startup community building and strategic partnerships, she plays a vital role in bridging the gap between Asian tech ecosystems and Silicon Valley. At the summit, Sulgi will present the Google for Startups programs, highlighting the diverse opportunities and support systems available to the next generation of AI leaders.


๐Ÿ•‘: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Executive Networking over Fine Korean Cuisine
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