CEO of BoldStep

Lecture Topics

(1) CES 2026 Debrief & Insights

CES is not just a product launch stage—it is a preview of the future we are about to live in. This session explores how AI, robotics, physical AI, digital twins, and spatial computing are evolving and converging. Drawing on over a decade of CES participation, exhibition experience, multiple innovation awards, and experience as an innovation awards judge, it provides deep insights into global Big Tech trends, industry restructuring, and the strategic directions companies must prepare for.

(2) AI Overlaid on Reality: The Next Era of Computing with Smart Glasses

For decades, computing has been confined to screens—PCs on desks and mobile devices in our hands. That paradigm is now shifting. Computing is no longer limited to devices; reality itself is becoming digitally understood, analyzed, and responsive. This session examines the evolution of AI as it integrates into our physical environment through spatial computing, and explores how this transformation will reshape industries, work, and everyday life.

(3) Beyond the Screen: The Era of Physical AI

Generative AI understands language and creates images—but its evolution does not stop there. AI is now advancing into the physical world, where it can perceive environments, make decisions, and take real-world actions. Machines are evolving beyond repetitive task execution into autonomous systems capable of situational awareness and response. From smart factories and autonomous logistics to collaborative robotics and mobility, this shift is already underway. This session explores how we should prepare for a future where AI moves from “thinking” to “acting.”

(4) Career Strategy in the AI Era: Leadership Through Challenge

Based on 27 years of experience across Samsung, SK Telecom, XR, AI startups, and the broader tech industry, this session explores how challenges shape and expand careers. It reflects on key moments of choosing transformation over stability, and the growth that followed. Careers are not linear—they evolve. This session offers practical perspectives on redefining oneself in times of change, preparing for the future, and sustaining long-term growth.

(5) Next AI: Space, Reality, and the Expansion of Humanity

From CES insights to spatial computing, world models, and physical AI, this session provides an integrated view of the latest technological shifts. It outlines how individuals and organizations can grow and adapt within this rapidly changing landscape, offering a holistic perspective on the future shaped by AI.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Hanyang University

M.S. in Computer Science, Graduate School, Hanyang University

Professional Experience

(Current)

Chief Executive Officer, BoldStep

Venture Partner, Companoid Labs

Advisor & Industry Analyst, The Miilk

Leadership Coach, 40FY

Board Director, C.O.D.E

(Former)

Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Super Labs

Executive Vice President & Head of Metaverse Company, SK Telecom

Head of 5GX Service Business Unit, SK Telecom

Vice President & Head of Media Labs (Director, Media Technology Institute), SK Telecom

Head of Immersive Media Lab, Convergence Technology Institute, SK Telecom

Principal Research Engineer, Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics

Senior Research Engineer, Software Center, Samsung Electronics

Vice Chairman, Korea VR·AR Industry Association

Publications

Next AI, Spatial Computing (Co-author, 21st Century Books, 2026)

Hankyung Mook CES 2026 (Co-author, The Korea Economic Daily, 2026)

Hankyung Mook CES 2025 (Co-author, The Korea Economic Daily, 2025)