2025 SSU Global Digital Bridge

Global Digital Innovation & ICT Partnerships for Sustainable Development

Graduate School of Information Science, Soongsil University.

Room 309, Venture Hall, 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Seoul, South Korea | October 28, 2025

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About the Conference

Korea’s ICT industry has achieved remarkable growth through government policy support and technological innovation. Now, leveraging this success, Korea aims to establish collaborative models with developing countries for mutual growth. The conference will feature ICT convergence business models prepared by 190 officials from 52 countries who graduated from or are enrolled in KOICA-supported master’s programs, alongside presentations from leading Korean ICT companies.

Opening Ceremony Speech

Guest 3

Yongtae Shin

Dean of Graduate School of Information Science

Congratulatory Speech

Guest 1

Yong Moon

Vice-President of Soongsil University

Guest 3

Maengho Shin

Head of UNIDO ITPO Korea

(United Nations Industrial Development Organization)

Guest 3

Togolani Edriss Mavura

Ambassador Of The United Republic Of Tanzania To The Republic Of Korea

Guest 3

Sangbaek Lee

DIRECTOR of KOICA

Department of Capacity Enhancement Program

Moderator

Speaker 1

Ms. Naomi Kakaraba Jiya

Nigeria

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Speakers

Speaker 1

Dr. Eungjoon Yoo

ex-NVIDIA Korea, CEO

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Speaker 2

Dr. Wonyoung Jeon

TG, CEO

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Speaker 3

Dr. Jeongwon Yoon

AWS Korea, CEO

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Speaker 4

Mr. Ayebong Toh Neba

Cameroon

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Speaker 5

Mr. Sllife Nyazabe

DR Congo, KAIST PhD Candidate

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Speaker 6

Mr. Alfred Obodai

Ghana

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Speaker 7

Ms. Brandy Azeirwe

Uganda

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Program Schedule

13:20 – 13:50 – Registration
13:50 – 14:10 – Opening Ceremony (Welcome, Keynotes, Greetings)

Session 1 – Global Demand-Driven ICT Partnership Models

14:10 – 14:30 – Turning contextual difficulties into an opportunity for technological leapfroging in developing countries – Mr. Neba (Cameroon)
14:30 – 14:50 – Bridging the Gap: Leveraging ICT and Solar Power to address Energy Deficits in the DRC – Mr. Sllife (DR Congo, KAIST PhD Candidate)
14:50 – 15:10 – Digitalizing Meteorological Archive Data for Climate Research and Forecasting – Mr. Alfred (Ghana)
15:10 – 15:30 – Digital Transformation Trends and Policy Implications in Africa – Ms. Brandy (Uganda)
15:30 – 15:50 – ☕ Tech & Talk Break

Session 2 – Tailored Solutions & Inspiring Keynotes

15:50 – 16:20 – Korean Smart Farm Expansion Strategy and Relevant ODA Cases – Dr. Won-Young Jeon (TG CEO)
16:20 – 16:50 – Keynote 1 – Business Paradigm Shift in the Era of Agentic AI Dr. Eung-Joon Yoo (ex-NVIDIA Korea CEO)
16:50 – 17:20 – Keynote 2 – Dr. Jeong-Won Yoon (AWS Korea CEO)
17:20 – 17:40 – Q & A Session
17:40 – 17:50 – Appreciation Awards to Internship Providers
17:50 – 🍽️ Closing & Networking Dinner

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Contact & Venue

Contact Information

  • Ms. Hyeseong Lee : +82-2-820-0269, +82-10-3333-1542
  • Prof. Gee-Hyun Hwang : +82-10-7340-9779

Venue Directions

  • Address: Room 309, Venture Hall (#10 on the map),
    369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • Subway Station: Soongsil University Station (Line 7), Exit 3
  • Bus Routes: 501, 650, 750, 751, 040, 742, 752, 753, 5511, 5517, 5520
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The seminar is free for registered participants.