Program
CMS 2025 – Final Registration Ends July 30
(May close early depending on capacity)
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Inside the Marketing Playbook of a Top Global AI Company
Live in Seoul — with Everett, Creative Brand Director of Anthropic - one of the world’s most influential AI firms. -
Netflix x GS Retail: How a Wild Collab Sold 10M+ Units
Hear from both brand leaders on how this unexpected idea became a cultural hit.
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Please note that the program timeline and speaker lineup will continue to be updated as we approach the event, with more exciting content to be announced soon.
For sessions conducted in Korean, simultaneous English interpretation will be available throughout both days.
Agenda
Day 1 - Aug 19
9:00 - 9:05
Opening performance

[Opening Performance]
10th Anniversary Opening Performance
9:05 - 9:35
Keynote Session #1
[Market Trend]
The AI-native content era is coming. How will it reshape the content industry and the way we do marketing?
Jayden Kang
EVP | Kakao Entertainment
"Top K-content powerhouse".
Park Ki-young
Head of Creative Shop North East Asia and ANZ | Meta
"Global leader in brand storytelling and creative innovation".
9:35 - 10:10
Keynote Session #2


[Future of Ads]
Exploring New Creativity in the Age of AI through Neuroscience
Jung Jae-seung Professor | KAIST
"Leading neuroscientist and futurist at KAIST".
Morning Break
10:40- 11:05
Keynote Session #3
[Creativity & AI]
Where Creativity and AI Collide
Tay Guan Hin
APAC Regional Director | The One Club for Creativity
Former) Creative Chairman | BBDO Singapore
"Author of the bestseller "Collide"
11:05 - 11:30
Keynote Session #4


[Creativity & AI]
Co-Creating with AI: The Future of Creativity (TBD)
Claudia Cristovao Head of Brand Studio & Social Lab APAC | Google
"Creative leader shaping culture and brand innovation".

Lunch Break
13:20 - 13:50
Session #5
[AI & Creativity]
Automated Imagination: How AI Agents are Shaping Intelligent Creativity
Laurent Thevenet
APAC Creative Tech Leader | Publicis Groupe
"One of the world's largest marketing & communications powerhouses".
14:20 - 14:50
Session #6
Martin Kelly
APAC Marketing Director | Brandwatch
"Powering the world’s top brands with real-time consumer intelligence".
[Purpose]
Beyond the Prompt: How AI is Reshaping the Content Playbook


Jordan Koene
CEO, Founder | Previsible.io
"Where Marketing Meets Predictability".
Afternoon Break
15:50 - 16:20
Session #7
Lee Jong-moo
Global Marketing Officer | Galaxy Corporation
"A Global Leader in K-Content Innovation and Entertainment Technology".
[Celebrity Marketing]
The Evolution of K-Celebrity Marketing: A New Approach to Celebrity Collaborations
Lee Jang-hyeok
CEO | AligoAI
Professor | Korea University Business School
"Korea’s Leading Generative AI Powering the Next Era of Content Creation."
16:20 - 16:50
Session #8
[Collaborative Marketing]
The Victory of Fandom-Driven Content Marketing
(Moderator) Seo Ki-seok
CEO | Open Your Eyes
Former) CMO | IKEA
One of Korea’s leading creative consultancies".
Kelly Lee
Senior Marketing Manager | Stanley 1913
"Iconic gear for adventurers, trusted worldwide for over a century".
[Video Commerce]
Insights into Global Live Commerce Strategies of K-Brands
Choi Jung-ha
Head of Content Development Lab | Lotte Homeshopping
"Leading Korean commerce platform".
Day 2 - Aug 20
9:00 - 9:05
Opening performance

[Opening Performance]
10th Anniversary Opening Performance
One Million Dance Studio
9:05 - 9:35
Keynote Session #1
[AI & Content]
Analog Intelligence: Bringing Human Stories to Digital Frontiers
Everett Katigbak
Creative Director and Editorial Lead | Anthropic
"From Silicon Valley to the world: A global AI leader reshaping how brands engage with intelligence".
9:35 - 10:00
Keynote Session #2
[AI]
Designing Intelligence: How AI is Reshaping Content & Creativity


Lucy Datyner
Principal Product Designer, GenAI | Canva
"Global design leader making creativity simple and powerful with AI".
Everett Katigbak
Creative Director and Editorial Lead | Anthropic
"From Silicon Valley to the world: A global AI leader reshaping how brands engage with intelligence".
Nikki Taylor (Moderator)
Marketing & Communications Director, APAC | Analytic Partners
Former) APAC CMO | UPS
"Global leader in marketing analytics".
Morning Break
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote Session #3


[Brand]
Innovation in Traditional Brands: Unity and Emotional Resonance
Shin Ho-sang
CEO | KFC Korea
"Top global franchise redefining fast food with bold flavors and localized innovation".

10:40 - 11:05
Keynote Session #4
[Collaborative Marketing]
Why Did Netflix Go to the Convenience Store?
Lee Jeong-pyo
VP and Head of Marketing Division | GS Retail
"Redefining Retail Marketing with Data and Innovation".
Oh So-young
Consumer Product Head | Netflix Korea
"From Squid Game to Global Fame — Mastering the Art of Storytelling at Scale".
11:05 - 11:30
Keynote Session #5

[Musical & Content]
Maybe Happy Ending: Connecting Story, Technology, and Culture
Hue Park
Lyricist and Co-author | Maybe Happy Ending
"Maybe Happy Ending: Critically acclaimed robot romance that premiered in Seoul and on Broadway".

Lunch Break
13:20 - 13:50
Session #5
[Entertainment]
Global Content Strategy Inspired by the K-POP System
[Design & AI]
From Brief to Brand: Hands-on Workshop on Designing Content Flows with AI
13:50 - 14:20
Session #6
Han Dong-kyun
Head of Business Division | SKAI Intelligence
"Korea’s Smart AI Powerhouse for Business Innovation".
Nikki Taylor
Marketing & Communications Director, APAC | Analytic Partners
Former) APAC CMO | UPS
"Global leader in marketing analytics".
14:20 - 14:50
Session #7
From Concept to Campaign: How AI and CGI Rewrite Brand Storytelling
Lazaros Anagnostopoulos
Managing Director | Thee Deers Studio
Georgios Manolopoulos
Partner , VFX Supervisor | Three Deers Studio
[Influencer Marketing]
How Brands Collaborate with Influencers: Influencer Marketing Strategy of AliExpress


Ahn Jeong-ki
Team Leader | AliExpress Korea
"Fast-growing e-commerce leader".
14:50 - 15:20
Session #8
[Trend]
Local is Content — How to Curate Compelling Local Stories
Lee Hyeong-ki
Content Strategy Team Manager | Shinsegae Department Store
"Korea’s top luxury retailer, where culture meets commerce".
Jang Min-young
CEO | Our Planeat
"Next-gen food tech brand capturing conscious consumers with innovative marketing".


Hong Joo-seok
CEO | Urbanplay
"Leading urban culture lab turning city spaces into creative brand experiences".
Please note that the program timeline and speaker lineup will continue to be updated as we approach the event, with more exciting content to be announced soon.
For sessions conducted in Korean, simultaneous English interpretation will be available throughout both days.
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