2025 SK Hynix Future Forum Held
Becoming a First Mover in the AI Era
Executives, Partners, and Researchers Gather
SK Hynix held the Future Forum under the theme of 'First Mover Strategy in the AI Era,' discussing global AI technology trends and the future direction of the semiconductor industry.
On September 11, SK Hynix hosted the '2025 SK Hynix Future Forum' at its Icheon Campus in Gyeonggi Province, focusing on 'Technological Leap and Paradigm Shift as a First Mover in the AI Era.'
The forum aimed to examine global AI market trends and changes, as well as to discuss the future direction of SK Hynix's semiconductor technology. The company stated, "By continuing the forum this year following last year, we are demonstrating our strong commitment to consistent future preparedness. We will continue to provide a platform for sharing and communication so that all members can gain knowledge and insights into future technologies."
Key executives, professors from domestic and international universities, and business partners attended the event, engaging in discussions on a wide range of topics, including memory and system semiconductors, AI models and services, next-generation memory technologies, and advanced packaging technologies. Employees participating both online and offline experienced the rapidly evolving AI technology landscape and discussed future strategies.
Kwark Nohjung, CEO and President of SK Hynix, stated in a video message, "The SK Hynix Future Forum was launched out of a need for deep reflection and discussion about the future. We seek to obtain multidimensional and practical wisdom by discussing the entire AI value chain-including AI models, infrastructure, and application services-with leading scholars and business partners from Korea and abroad." He added, "We must design and implement SK Hynix's own 'Deep Sequence' (data processing and analysis model) to become a sustainable first mover, encompassing technology, business models, and ways of working."
An Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer (CDO) of SK Hynix, said, "In the midst of rapid change, we must pave new paths through comprehensive innovation across technology, business models, and work practices. Internal and external experts have engaged in intense discussions to overcome technological challenges, and we aim to share these results through the forum."
Hyun Ahn, Chief Development Officer (CDO) of SK Hynix, delivering the opening speech at the SK Hynix Future Forum. SK Hynix.
The forum consisted of four main agendas and two panel discussions. In the first session, Jishen Zhao, Professor of Computer Engineering at UCSD; Dan Ernst, Senior Director at Nvidia; and Kang Wookseong, Vice President of SK Hynix (in charge of Next-Generation PP&E), discussed the evolution of AI models under the theme 'From Generative AI to Physical AI and Beyond.' In the second session, Yoo Hoejoon, Professor at KAIST; Lee Jaewook, Professor at Seoul National University; Park Sunghyun, CEO of Rebellion; and Lim Uicheol, Vice President of SK Hynix (in charge of Solution AT), presented on 'AI Memory and Storage Innovation,' proposing full-stack memory and storage solutions.
During the subsequent panel discussion, experts led by moderator Kwon Unoh, Vice President of SK Hynix, discussed changes in market paradigms, competition for technological leadership, ways to overcome technological challenges, and predictions for changes over the next five to ten years. Participants agreed on the opportunities and challenges brought by the evolution of AI technology, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches and collaboration.
In the afternoon, Cha Sunyong, CTO and Head of the Future Technology Research Institute at SK Hynix, delivered the opening address. Cha stated, "The evolution of AI models and innovation in semiconductor technology are no longer separate stories. They are in a symbiotic technological relationship, expanding each other's limits and creating new possibilities. As a 'full-stack AI memory provider,' SK Hynix is focused on anticipating the performance needs of AI ahead of time and providing the necessary foundation."
Moderator Kwon Eono, Vice President of SK Hynix, and internal and external experts conducting a panel discussion after the keynote presentation. SK Hynix.
Next, Yoo Kyungsik, Professor at KAIST, and Son Hoyoung, Vice President of SK Hynix (in charge of Advanced PKG Development), presented on 'The Evolution of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Technology and Its Impact on the Memory Industry.' Lee Taeuk, Professor Emeritus at KAIST; Jang Youngjae, Professor at KAIST; Park Sangbeom, Vice President of SK Hynix (in charge of Mass Production-Based Technology); and Jung Yuin, Vice President of SK Hynix (in charge of MES), continued with presentations on 'Smart Factory and Factory Intelligence.'
The second panel discussion featured Baek Junho, CEO of FuriosaAI; Park Sunghoon, CEO of BCG; Jung Myungsoo, Distinguished Professor at KAIST (CEO of Panacea); and Lee Seho, Vice President of SK Hynix (in charge of Future Memory Research), who discussed 'The First Mover Mindset and Changes in Business Paradigms.' Participants explored the strengths and sustainability required to become a first mover and sought ways to transition to next-generation business paradigms.
The forum concluded with a closing address by Hong Sanghoo, President of SKHU. Hong stated, "By reflecting on the meaning of being a first mover, we have reaffirmed our role and responsibility to open new horizons in business and technology, leading the industry and the world to a brighter future. Today's forum is not the end, but the starting point for opening a new paradigm."
For this forum, SK Hynix finalized the agenda through five months of C-level and top team discussions and conducted in-depth studies by inviting leading experts from Korea and abroad. The company plans to share the knowledge and insights gained from this forum with its members and incorporate them into SKHU's educational programs, thereby maintaining its leadership in the future semiconductor market.
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