[SKK GSB] AI & Business Futures: Global Lessons, Korean Opportunities

​Update (10/14): Due to high interest from outside the SKK GSB community, we’ve opened limited slots for external participants. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

​This event is made possible by and for the SKK GSB community. Come join us in the panel discussion on AI and Business Futures, and networking with the current students and alumni.

​[​Panel Discussion]
AI & Business Futures: Global Lessons, Korean Opportunities

​This panel discussion will feature high-profile experts in the AI industry, moderated by SKK GSB faculty member.

​Panelists

​Danial Mirza, Applied AI, International at OpenAI 

​With background’s in machine learning, optimization, and analytics, Danial has worked across sectors like semiconductors, heavy industry, finance and entertainment. He is currently building OpenAI Korea, after previously helping launch Palantir’s Korea office and leading technical deployments across APAC.

​OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

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​Young Choi, Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at LG AI Research

​Young leads the application of AI in Financial Services at LG AI Research. He has spearheaded major initiatives including the development of LQAI, an AI-powered ETF listed on the NYSE, and a strategic partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) that launched EXAONE Business Intelligence (EXAONE-BI)—an AI agent leveraging LSEG data to deliver advanced, predictive insights into global capital markets.

​LG AI Research is an AI think tank by LG dedicated to developing AI technology. The institute is expanding the AI ecosystem by encouraging cross-industry collaboration across fashion, manufacturing, research, education, finance, and more.

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​Moderator: Prof. Raunaq Pungaliya
Vice Dean, Faculty Chair of AI and Analytics Programs, and professor of finance classes at SKK GSB.

​[​Networking]

​The networking session will bring together the entire SKK GSB community — students and alumni from all programs and cohorts as well as faculty.

​This will be a great opportunity to meet peers, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections across different interests and industries.

​🥪 Light food and beverage will be provided.
👥 Bring your name card to keep the connections going!
🗣️ The event will be conducted fully in English.

​​Rundown

​07.00 – 07.30pm: Reception and networking at MBA Lounge.
07.30 – 07.45pm: Opening.
07.45 – 08.30pm: Main panel discussion.
08.30 – 08.50pm: Q&A with the audience.
08.50 – 09.00pm: Closing.
09.00 – 09.30pm: Networking.

​Location

​Sungkyunkwan University (Seoul campus)
International Hall, B1 Floor, Room 9B118
Link: Naver Map, Kakao Map

​​Organizers:

​Organized by SKK GSB Full-time MBA students, this event is a joint initiative between the Full-time & Professional MBA programs' representatives with generous support from the school.

• ​SKK GSB or Sungkyunkwan University’s Graduate School of Business is the #1 MBA school in Korea (Financial Times, 2025).

• ​Filicia Salim is currently in the Full-time MBA Class of 2026. She is also building SEA Tech Korea, a community that connects Southeast Asian and Korean in tech ecosystem. 

​As space is limited, we encourage you to register early. RSVP will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

​💬 There is no participation fee.
But we ask you to commit your RSVP so we can offer every spot to someone who truly wants to be there.

​If you are unable to attend, please update the cancellation status so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

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​Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on an evening full of great conversation and meaningful connections! :)