2026 KED

Event Overview

Title
2026 Knowledge Exchange Days (KED)
Theme
Painting the Future: Life after the AI Singularity
Language
Korean (real-time AI translation will be provided)
Date
October 23 (Fri), 2026 | 09:20–19:30
Venue
Global Knowledge Exchange & Development Center (GKEDC)
*47 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Host
Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE)
Korea Development Institute (KDI)
Participants
Approx. 150 participants, including citizens, youth, businesses, academia, government, international organizations,
the diplomatic corps, and experts
Main Programs
  • Forum

    Keynote Speech
    Session 1 : Individual Choices
    Session 2 : Society’s Choices

  • Career Talk

    Career experiences and
    key competencies shared by
    international cooperation experts

  • KED Night

    Cultural performance & networking
    *Food trucks available

About Knowledge Exchange Days (KED)

「Knowledge Exchange Days (KED)」is the flagship annual knowledge-sharing event hosted by the KDI Global Knowledge Exchange and Development Center (GKEDC). It brings together young people, members of the public, and representatives from international organizations, government, academia, and business to discuss key issues facing society and the challenges ahead.
At KED, participants share experiences and ideas, gaining new perspectives along the way. The program includes a Forum/Conference, a Career Talk on careers in international cooperation, and KED Night(Cultural performances) by invited artists. Together, these activities create a space for exchanging knowledge and ideas and connecting with others.

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Invitation to 2026 KED

How will we shape the future in an age transformed by AI?
The future cannot be defined by any single perspective.
A clearer vision emerges when we bring together our experiences, ideas, aspirations, and concerns.
2026 KED will bring together experts from government, international organizations, academia, and other sectors, alongside citizen panelists
Participants will reflect on the present and future at the Forum, discover new possibilities at the Career Talk, and share ideas and experiences with one another at KED Night. Your perspective is an essential contribution to shaping the future.
We cordially invite you to join the conversation at 2026 KED.

Venue & Directions

Public Transportation
  • Korea University Station (Subway Line 6)

    Exit through Exit 3 and walk approximately 50 m → Turn right at the intersection in front of Korea University and walk approximately 500 m → Enter the access road to the Global Knowledge Exchange & Development Center (GKEDC) → Walk approximately 300 m to the main gate → Arrive at GKEDC.

  • Cheongnyangni Station (Subway Line 1 / Gyeongui–Jungang Line)

    Exit through Exit 2 and walk approximately 150 m → Take Bus No. 201 at the Hyundai Core (현대코아) bus stop → Travel 3 stops and get off at King Sejong the Great Memorial Hall (세종대왕기념관) bus stop → Cross the intersection at King Sejong the Great Memorial Hall and proceed to the entrance of the access road to GKEDC → Walk approximately 300 m to the main gate → Arrive at GKEDC.
Shuttle Bus Information
  • Korea University Station Shuttle Bus | Departs every 30 minutes

    Korea Univ. Station (Line 6) ↔ GKEDC
Parking Information
  • Parking Information: Please note that on-site parking will not be available on the day of the event. We kindly ask for your understanding and encourage you to use nearby public parking facilities.
  • Inquiries: +82-2-6312-4114

Shuttle Schedule

Shuttle A
Shuttle B
Korea Univ. Station (Exit 3) → GKEDC
8:20 8:30 8:45 8:50
9:20 9:50
10:00 10:20 10:30 10:50
11:00 11:20 11:30 11:50
12:20 12:30 12:50 13:10
13:30 14:00 14:30 14:40
15:00 15:10 15:30 15:40
16:00 16:10 16:30 16:40
17:00 17:10 17:30 17:40
18:00 18:10 18:30
GKEDC → Korea Univ. Station (Exit 3)
9:00 9:05 9:35
10:05 10:20 10:35 10:50
11:05 11:20 11:35 11:50
12:05 12:35
13:05 13:20 13:50
14:20 14:50 14:55
15:20 15:25 15:50 15:55
16:20 16:25 16:50 16:55
17:20 17:25 17:50 17:55
18:20 18:25 18:50
19:40 19:40 19:50 20:00

Program

Time Details Eligibility
09:20–09:30 Introduction Selected participants only
09:30–10:15 [Keynote Speech] How far has AI come, and where is it headed?
  • Kwang Hyung Lee Former President, KAIST Keynote Speech
10:15–12:15 [Session 1: Individual Choices] How will I earn a living, and where will I spend my time?
A participatory future dialogue where citizen panelists reflect on who they are today and imagine how their lives and choices may evolve after AI.
  • Today How do I live today?
  • Tomorrow How might my life change after the AI Singularity?
  • Hopes · Fears What do I hope for and worry about in that future?
  • Tae-Kyung Kim Sungkonghoe University Professor Lead Facilitator
12:15–13:30 Networking Luncheon
13:30–15:20 [Session 2: Society’s Choices] The future after the AI Singularity - How will society change?
Exploring the changes and conditions of a post-AI society, guided by citizens’ hopes and concerns and enriched by expert perspectives.
  • What future do we hope for and worry about?
  • How might our institutions and environment change?
  • After today’s dialogue, what do I see differently?
    • Dong Soo Kang Executive Director, KDI GKEDC Moderator
    • M. Jae Moon Underwood Distinguished Professor, Yonsei Univ.
    • Sekyung Park Senior Research Fellow, KIHSA
    • Chul Chung President, KERI
    • Kwangchul Ji Director General, Ministry of Finance and Economy
    • Tahani Iqbal Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB
 Open to all

Forum Speakers

  • Keynote Speech

    Kwang Hyung Lee Former President, KAIST

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    Name
    Kwang Hyung Lee
    Affiliation
    Former President, KAIST
    Experience
    • [06.2026–Present] Co-Chair, General Committee, 2045 Science and Technology Frontier Strategy Committee
    • [2026–Present] Member, Advisory Committee of the NRC National Future Strategy Research Committee, National Research Council for Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences (NRC)
    • [08.2025–Present] Chair, 2nd R&D Strategy Committee, National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST)
    Education
    • Ph.D. in Computer Science, INSA Lyon, France
    • M.S. in Computer Science, INSA Lyon, France
    • M.S. in Industrial Engineering, KAIST, Korea
    • B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University, Korea
  • Lead Facilitator

    Tae-Kyung Kim Sungkonghoe University Professor

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    Name
    Tae-Kyung Kim
    Affiliation
    Sungkonghoe University Professor
    Experience
    • [08.2018-07.2021] SSK (Social Sciences Korea) Research Professor, Simyeon Institute for North Korean Studies, University of North Korean Studies
    • [07.2021-02.2026] Associate Research Fellow, National Assembly Futures Institute
    • [03.2026-Present] Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations Major, Division of Social Sciences, Sungkonghoe University
    Education
    • Ph.D., Political Science, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Seoul National University
    • M.A., Political Science, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Seoul National University
    • B.A., English Language and Literature, Seoul National University
    Research interests and expertise
    • North Korean Politics
    • Korean Peninsula Futures
    • Peace on the Korean Peninsula
  • Moderator

    Dong Soo Kang Executive Director, KDI GKEDC

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    Name
    Dong Soo Kang
    Affiliation
    Executive Director, KDI GKEDC
    Experience
    • [2023-Present] Executive Director, GKEDC, KDI
    • [2019-2021] Senior Vice President, Chief Research Officer, KDI
    • [2014-2017] Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Strategy and Finance
    Education
    • PhD in Economics, University of Chicago
    • MA in Economics, University of Chicago
    • BA in International Economics, Seoul National University
    Fields of Interest
    • Financial Economics, Macroeconomics, Entrepreneurship Policies, Chinese Economy

  • M. Jae Moon Underwood Distinguished Professor, Yonsei Univ.

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    Name
    M. Jae Moon
    Affiliation
    Underwood Distinguished Professor, Yonsei Univ.
    Experience
    • Director, Center for Future Government Studies, Yonsei University
    • Director, BK21 Plus Project
    • National Academy of Public Administration, Fellow
    Education
    • Ph.D., Syracuse University
    • Master's Degree, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Master of Political Science, Kyung Hee University
    • B.A. in Political Science, Yonsei University

  • Sekyung Park Senior Research Fellow, KIHSA

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    Name
    Sekyung Park
    Affiliation
    Senior Research Fellow, KIHSA
    Experience
    • [07.2021-Present] Senior Research Fellow, Korea Institute for Health & Social Affairs
    • [05.2026-Present] Expert Member, Health, Medical Care and Social Care, Presidential Committee on Universal Basic Society
    • [07.2023-Present] Expert Member, Planning Subcommittee, Social Security Committee
    Education
    • Ph.D in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia
    • MS in Child Development and Family Studies, Purdue University at West-Lafayette
    • BA in Home Economics, Duksung Women’s University

  • Chul Chung President, KERI

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    Name
    Chul Chung
    Affiliation
    President, KERI
    Experience
    • [01.2024-Present] President, Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI); Chief Research Officer, Federation of Korean Industries (FKI)
    • [01.2026-Present] President, Korea Association of International Trade and Industry Studies (KATIS)
    • [08.2023-Present] Co-Chair, Korea National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (KOPEC)
    Education
    • Ph.D. in Economics, University of Michigan
    • BA and MA in Economics, Sogang University
    Others
    • Senior Trade Adviser to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy
    • Commendation from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance
    • Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University

  • Kwangchul Ji Director General, Ministry of Finance and Economy

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    Name
    Kwangchul Ji
    Affiliation
    Director General, Ministry of Finance and Economy
    Experience
    • [2022-2025] Senior Economist, The World Bank
    • [2021-2022] Director for Development Finance, Ministry of Economy and Finance
    • [2020-2021] Director for Int’l Financial Institutuons, Ministry of Economy and Finance
    Education
    • BA in International Relations, Seoul National University
    • MA in University of Pennsylvania Law School, LLM
    • PhD course work in Korea University Graduate School, Administrative Law

  • Tahani Iqbal Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB

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    Name
    Tahani Iqbal
    Affiliation
    Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB
    Experience
    • [09.2024-Present] Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB
    • [02.2020-07.2023] Public Policy Manager, Connectivity and Access Policy, Meta
    • [11.2018-01.2020] Senior Manager, LIRNEasia
    Education
    • Master in Public Policy, NUS
    • BSc Economics and Management, LSE
    Research interests and expertise
    • Digital development and inclusion (gender and accessibility)
Time Details Eligibility
15:40–17:15 An interactive career session in which international cooperation practitioners share their career paths and field experience
  • Jie-ae Sohn Professor, Ewha GSIS Moderator
  • Haina Kang Senior Climate & Energy Officer, British Embassy Seoul
  • Jae Hyung Kwon Korea Representative, IFC, WB
  • David Brogeras Head of Digital Transformation Advisory Services, IDB Invest
  • Tahani Iqbal Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB
 Open to all
17:15–17:30 Coffee Break
17:30–18:00 Small Group Career Mentoring Selected particpants only

Career Talk Speakers

  • Moderator

    Jie-ae Sohn Professor, Ewha GSIS

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    Name
    Jie-ae Sohn
    Affiliation
    Professor, Ewha GSIS
    Experience
    • [2026-Present] Invited Professor, Ewha Womans University
    • [2011-2014] CEO. Arirang TV and Radio
    • [1995-2010] Seoul Correspondent/Bureau Chief, 1995-2010
    Education
    • MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, Yonsei University
    • BA in Political Science, Ewha Womans University

  • Haina Kang Senior Climate & Energy Officer, British Embassy Seoul

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    Name
    Haina Kang
    Affiliation
    Senior Climate & Energy Officer, British Embassy Seoul
    Experience
    • [07. 2019-Present] Senior Climate&Energy Policy Officer, British Embassy Seoul
    • [04. 2018-06. 2019] Climate Project Officer, WWF
    • [04. 2014-08. 2016] Researcher, Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change
    Education
    • MA in Anthropology & Sociology, Geneva Graduate Institute of International Studies (IHEID)
    • MSc in Gender Policy, London School of Economics
    • BA in Political Science, Minnesota State University

  • Jae Hyung Kwon Korea Representative, IFC, WB

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    Name
    Jae Hyung Kwon
    Affiliation
    Korea Representative, IFC, WB
    Experience
    • [05.2025-10.2026] Senior Country Officer, IFC Korea Office
    • [10.2020-04.2025] Head of South Asia, MIGA India and Singapore Offices
    • [01.2010-10.2012] Associate Director, Project Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
    Education
    • MBA, INSEAD
    • BA in Political Science and Economics, Yonsei University

  • David Brogeras Head of Digital Transformation Advisory Services, IDB Invest

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    Name
    David Brogeras
    Affiliation
    Head of Digital Transformation Advisory Services, IDB Invest
    Experience
    • [2021–Present] Head of Digital Transformation Advisory Services, IDB Invest
    • Former partner at two leading global consulting firms, specializing in digital transformation
    • Co-founder of two technology companies
    Education
    • Master of Science in Physics, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
    Others
    • Areas of Expertise: Digital Transformation, Technology Platforms, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence
    • Speaking, Coaching, and Teaching: Digital economy, entrepreneurship, and organizational change across Europe and Latin America
    • Advisory Approach: Combining strategic insight, entrepreneurial experience, and a development finance perspective to support responsible technology adoption and long-term value creation

  • Tahani Iqbal Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB

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    Name
    Tahani Iqbal
    Affiliation
    Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB
    Experience
    • [09.2024-Present] Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, ADB
    • [02.2020-07.2023] Public Policy Manager, Connectivity and Access Policy, Meta
    • [11.2018-01.2020] Senior Manager, LIRNEasia
    Education
    • Master in Public Policy, NUS
    • BSc Economics and Management, LSE
    Research interests and expertise
    • Digital development and inclusion (gender and accessibility)
Time Details
16:30– Networking *Food trucks available
18:00–19:30 [Cultural Night]
John Park, Soyou, Lee Oh Wook (LOW)

KED Night Artists

  • John Park

  • Soyou

  • Lee Oh Wook (LOW)

Online Registration

Citizen Panelist Application

News&Updates

  • [2026 Knowledge Exchange Day (KED)] KED Night Event Information – Friday, October 23

    [2026 Knowledge Exchange Day (KED)] KED Night Event Information – Friday, October 23

    We kindly ask all KED Night attendees to review the entry procedures, timetable, and guidelines below so that everyone can enjoy a safe and pleasant performance.

    Event Overview

    Item Details
    Date Friday, October 23, 2026
    Performance Time 18:00–19:30 (approx. 90 minutes)
    Venue GKEDC (Global Knowledge Exchange and Development Center) Outdoor Lawn
    Directions View directions

    Performance Timetable

    Three artists will perform at this year’s KED Night. Please note that each changeover (approx. 5 minutes) is built in to allow for stage setup and sound checks, ensuring a safe and high-quality performance.

    Time Program / Artist
    18:00–18:20 (20 min) Lee Oh Wook (LOW)
    18:30–19:00 (30 min) Soyou
    19:00–19:30 (30 min) John Park

    ※ The performance order and detailed timings may change depending on on-site production and the progress of the program.

    Entry Information

    To ensure a comfortable experience for those who registered in advance, entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to pre-registered attendees.

    Group Entry Time
    Pre-registered attendees (1st and 2nd rounds) 16:30–17:30
    Walk-in attendees From 17:30
    1. Pre-registered Attendees (1st and 2nd Round Registrants)
    • Priority entry: Attendees who arrive during ticket booth hours (16:30–17:30) will be verified and admitted first.
    • Required: Pre-registration confirmation text message
    • Identity verification: Registrants’ personal information will be verified at the ticket booth.
    • No-show policy: If you have not entered by 17:30, your priority entry right will expire, and your seat will be released to walk-in attendees on the waiting list.
    2. Walk-in Attendees
    • Attendees who have not pre-registered are also welcome to enter on site.
    • However, depending on the venue’s safe capacity, waiting times may be long, and entry may be restricted.
    • The waiting line will open at 16:00. Entry begins at 17:30 on a first-come, first-served basis, in line order.
    • Once entry for pre-registered attendees has been completed, walk-in attendees will be admitted in order from 17:30, subject to remaining capacity.

    Guidelines and Notices

    Seating Map (to be updated)
    • Details of the seating layout will be provided on site. The seating consists of picnic mat areas, camping chair areas, and a standing area. Please take any available seat of your choice upon entry, on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • A limited number of standard chairs are available for elderly attendees and those with limited mobility.
    Food Trucks
    • Operating Hours: 16:30 until ingredients run out
    • Food trucks may close early once ingredients are sold out. Thank you for your understanding.
    • 1st-round pre-registered attendees will receive a coupon for use at the food trucks.
    Parking and Shuttle Bus
    • Parking: The parking lot will be closed during the event. We strongly encourage you to use public transportation.
    • If you are driving: Please use a nearby public parking lot.
    • If you are using public transportation: A GKEDC shuttle bus is available in front of Exit 3 of Korea Univ. Station. The shuttle runs to the venue; please check the 2026 KED website on the day of the event for the detailed schedule and boarding location.
    Prohibited and Restricted Items
    • For safety, hazardous items (e.g., open flames, glass bottles, cans) and professional filming equipment may be restricted.
    • Large flags, folding chairs, large props, and any other items that may obstruct other attendees’ view are not permitted.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

    Thank you.

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Inquiries
2026 KED Secretariat
E-mail
2026ked@gmail.com
Tel.
070-7709-2350