Program

CMS 2025 – Final Registration Ends July 30

(May close early depending on capacity)

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    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

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[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

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[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

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[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

Laurent Thevenet

APAC Creative Tech Leader | Publicis Groupe
"One of the world's largest marketing & communications powerhouses".

Sebastien Edgar

Global SEO & Web Executive

"Global leader in SEO and web strategy".

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

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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".

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".

Maria Lee

Associate Director | Stella Artois, AB Inbev Korea
"Global Beer Leader Behind Korea’s Boldest Brand Collaborations".

[Video Commerce]

Insights into Global Live Commerce Strategies of K-Brands

Sunwoo Euiseong

CEO | Youtube Creative Lab
"Google’s global creative think tank".

Yoon Sang-hee

Content Lead | Bucketplace (O!House)
"Korea’s No.1 lifestyle platform".

Choi Jung-ha

Head of Content Development Lab | Lotte Homeshopping

"Leading Korean commerce platform".

Day 2 - Aug 20

9:00 - 9:05

Opening performance

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[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

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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

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[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

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[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

Alex Jaehong Kim

Deputy CEO |  1MILLION Dance Studio
"Korea’s No. 1 Dance Studio".

[Design & AI]

From Brief to Brand: Hands-on Workshop on Designing Content Flows with AI

Lucy Datyner

Principal Product Designer, GenAI | Canva 

"Global design leader making creativity simple and powerful 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

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Ahn Jeong-ki

Team Leader | AliExpress Korea
"Fast-growing e-commerce leader".

14:50 - 15:20

Session #8

Steve Lee

Director of Global Partnerships | Gen.G Esports
"Korea’s top global eSports team".

[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".
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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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