PROGRAM
2025

Mon 19 May: Workshop

Anticipatory Leadership and Science Diplomacy

Mon 19 May: Opening

Navigating Breakthrough Technologies

Tue 20 May:Symposium

Enhancing the Future of Healthcare

Wed 21 May: Dialogue

The Promise and Perils of Augmented Communication

Thur 22 May: Seminar

Redefining Limits: Swiss-Korean MedTech Innovations

Fri 23 May : ROUNDTABLE

Transforming Talent Search and People Management

Fri 23 May: PECHAKUCHA NIGHT

Celebrating Ideas that Matter

Enhancing the Future of Healthcare: Biomedical, Cognitive, and Healthspan Breakthroughs from Switzerland and Korea
The 12th Swiss-Korean Life Science Symposium

DATE & TIME


20 May, 2025
09:00-16:00

VENUE


The Westin Josun Hotel Seoul,
Lilac 2F

This symposium explores cutting-edge advancements in bioengineering, AI, and regenerative medicine. Experts will discuss breakthroughs in physical and cognitive enhancement, as well as longevity, shaping the future of healthcare. Join us for insightful sessions and collaboration opportunities!

Registration deadline: 15 May

ORGANIZERS


PARTNERS


SUPPORTERS


DIALOGUE
The Promise and Perils of Augmented Communication

DATE & TIME


21 May, 2025
13:30-18:00

VENUE


NC Cultural Foundation,
Stage Black
100, Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Communication is at the core of human connection, and transformative technologies are revolutionizing how we interact, especially for individuals with communication disorders or limited physical abilities. Co-organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in the Republic of Korea and the NC Cultural Foundation, this event examines the progress of assistive technologies, their ethical and societal impacts, and their influence on the future of human interaction. The event will bring together scientists, researchers, ethicists, social workers, and advocates to discuss human-centered innovation for a more inclusive future. Simultaneous interpretation (English-Korean) will be provided during the event, which will also be livestreamed via the NC Cultural Foundation’s YouTube channel.

Registration deadline: 14 May

Speakers


Welcome remarks

Dr. Songyee Yoon
Founder, NC Cultural Foundation

Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea


Keynote speech

Prof. Yoo Sun Chung
Associate Professor, George Mason University


Speakers

Dr. Kyuhwa Lee
NeuroAI Group Leader, Wyss Center

Prof. Dae-hyun Jang
The Catholic Univ. of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital

Dr. David Niemeijer
CEO & Founder, AssistiveWare

Prof. Nikola Biller-Andorno
Director, Vice Dean Innovation of Digitalization, Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine
Medical Faculty, University of Zurich

Dr. Kyungyang Kim
Director, Seoul Communication Right Center for Disabilities

Dr. Beth Moulam
AAC advocate and user


Discussant

Prof. Yves Perriard
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Dr. Marc Atallah
Senior Lecturer, French Department at University of Lausanne
CEO, nARTative SA


Moderator

Youlan No
Team Lead, Inclusive Technology Project Team, NC Cultural Foundation


organizers


partner


Open Talk &
Performance

Diversity4Innovation

ALONE TOGETHER
& SILVER BOOM
by Anna Anderegg

Performance &
Video Projection

Swiss Business
Hub Korea
Expert Event

Diversity as a Key to Business:
Swiss Success Stories

Tech4Eva

Startup Roadshow
and Open Talk

Women Wellbeing :
Cultural Context and
Tech Developments

Swiss Korean
Business Council
Breakfast

HR Recruiting Trends in Korea:
How to Retain Talents?

Symposium

Reconciling with Bio-versity
PechaKucha

Story-telling Night
powered by PechaKucha

Embracing Diversity
PechaKucha

Story-telling Night
powered by PechaKucha

Embracing Diversity

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Organization & Title

Motivation


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Name*

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  • Mon 19 May: Workshop

    Anticipatory Leadership and Science Diplomacy

  • Mon 19 May: Opening

    Navigating Breakthrough Technologies

  • Tue 20 May: Symposium

    Enhancing the Future of Healthcare: Biomedical, Cognitive, and Healthspan Breakthroughs from Switzerland and Korea
    The 12th Swiss-Korean Life Science Symposium

  • Wed 21 May: Dialogue

    The Promise and Perils of Augmented Communication

  • Thur 22 May: Seminar

    Redefining Limits:
    Swiss-Korean MedTech Innovations

  • Fri 23 May: ROUNDTABLE

    Transforming Talent Search and People Management

  • Fri 23 May: PECHAKUCHA NIGHT

    Celebrating Ideas that Matter

19 May, 2025
9:00-11:50

Swiss Hanok

77 Songwol-gil,
Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Anticipatory Leadership & Science Diplomacy Workshop is a training workshop organized by GESDA – Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator and the Swiss Embassy, to introduce anticipatory science diplomacy as an essential leadership dimension for current and future diplomats, business community, scientists and academia. It aims to promote science diplomacy in an anticipatory and concrete way, leveraging key themes in Human Augmentation using the concrete example of neurotechnology.


SPEAKERS


Welcome remarks

H.E. Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea

H.E. Dr. Park Jin
Distinguished Invited Professor, KAIST


Panelists

Dr. Kyuhwa Lee
NeuroAI Group Leader, Wyss Center

Dr. Kyung Ryul Park
Professor, Graduate School of Science & Technology Policy, KAIST

Dr. Ana Marques
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Officer, Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg

Dr. Marc Atallah
Senior Lecturer, French Department, University of Lausanne
CEO of nARTative SA

Dr. Mason Richey
Professor, International Politics, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies


Moderator

Dr. Marga Gual Soler
Head of Science Diplomacy Capacity Building
Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)


organizers


partner


19 May, 2025
16:30–18:00

Swiss Hanok

77 Songwol-gil,
Jongno-gu, Seoul

Human augmentation has evolved from eyeglasses and prosthetics to AI-driven enhancements, with rapid advances in biotech, AI, and robotics offering new possibilities. These innovations boost accessibility and efficiency but also raise ethical concerns about inequality, privacy, humanity itself. This panel brings experts from government, academia, and business to discuss the future: Are we on the brink of transformation? Will tech bridge or widen inequality? How can policy guide responsible innovation?


SPEAKERS




H.E. Dr. Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea


Keynote speech



Dr. Myungjin Park
Chairperson, NC Cultural Foundation


Panelists



H.E. Dr. Park Jin
Distinguished Invited Professor, KAIST



Dr. Marga Gual Soler
Head of Science Diplomacy Capacity Building, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)



Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. Nikola Biller-Andorno
Director of the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Zurich



Dr. Marc Atallah
Senior Lecturer, French Department at University of Lausanne
CEO, nARTative SA


Moderator



Imai Jen-La Plante
Data Scientist


ORganizer


PARTNERS


SUPPORTERS



20 May, 2025
09:00-16:00

The Westin Josun Hotel Seoul,
Lilac 2F

This symposium explores cutting-edge advancements in bioengineering, AI, and regenerative medicine. Experts will discuss breakthroughs in physical and cognitive enhancement, as well as longevity, shaping the future of healthcare. Join us for insightful sessions and collaboration opportunities!

For more information on the event: Program

organizers


partners


supporters


21 May, 2025
13:30-18:00

NC Cultural Foundation,
Stage Black
100, Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Communication is at the core of human connection, and transformative technologies are revolutionizing how we interact, especially for individuals with communication disorders or limited physical abilities. Co-organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in the Republic of Korea and the NC Cultural Foundation, this event examines the progress of assistive technologies, their ethical and societal impacts, and their influence on the future of human interaction. The event will bring together scientists, researchers, ethicists, social workers, and advocates to discuss human-centered innovation for a more inclusive future. Simultaneous interpretation (English-Korean) will be provided during the event, which will also be livestreamed via the NC Cultural Foundation’s YouTube channel.


SPEAKERS


Welcome remarks

Dr. Songyee Yoon
Founder, NC Cultural Foundation

Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea


Keynote speech

Prof. Yoo Sun Chung
Associate Professor, George Mason University


Speakers

Dr. Kyuhwa Lee
NeuroAI Group Leader, Wyss Center

Prof. Dae-hyun Jang
The Catholic Univ. of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital

Dr. David Niemeijer
CEO & Founder, AssistiveWare

Prof. Nikola Biller-Andorno
Director, Vice Dean Innovation of Digitalization, Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine
Medical Faculty, University of Zurich

Dr. Kyungyang Kim
Director, Seoul Communication Right Center for Disabilities

Dr. Beth Moulam
AAC advocate and user


Discussant

Prof. Yves Perriard
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Dr. Marc Atallah
Senior Lecturer, French Department at University of Lausanne
CEO, nARTative SA


Moderator

Youlan No
Team Lead, Inclusive Technology Project Team, NC Cultural Foundation





organizers


partner


22 May, 2025
15:00-17:30

Swiss Hanok

77 Songwol-gil,
Jongno-gu, Seoul

Celebrating the Swiss-Korean Innovation Week 2025, the Swiss Business Hub Korea warmly invites you to our event on Swiss-Korean Medtech Innovations. This seminar will bring together leading experts and companies from both countries to explore the latest advancements in Medtech. Through insightful discussions and keynote speeches, we aim to foster collaboration and provide valuable insights into the Swiss and Korean Medtech sectors. We look forward to your active participation.


SPEAKERS


Welcome remarks

Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea


Congratulatory Messages

Youngmin Kim
Chairman, Korea Medical Devices Industry Association (KMDIA)

Kit Tang
Representative Director and General Manager, Roche Diagnostics Korea, Vice-Chair, KMDIA

Andrea Clementi
Head, Swiss Business Hub Korea


Keynote Address

Sunny Woo
Team Leader Int. Affairs Team, Korea Medical Devices Industry Association (KMDIA)


Industry Presentations

Jessica Kang
Deputy Div. Head, Maxon Motor Korea

Marc Baechinger
CEO & Co-Founder, myflow by MindMetrix AG

Benjamin Ryu
CEO, HEALCERION

Soochan Lee
Director, ANGEL Robotics


organizer


partners


23 May, 2025

Swiss Hanok

77 Songwol-gil,
Jongno-gu, Seoul

In the rapidly advancing fields of human augmentation and AI, businesses are experiencing increasingly transformative shifts. Join us for a discussion on how companies can harness these innovations to drive growth while navigating the practical and ethical challenges posed by new technologies. Hosted in collaboration with the Swiss-Korean Business Council (SKBC), this event will provide a dynamic exchange of ideas on leveraging human augmentation in business. Please note that spaces are limited.


SPEAKERS


Welcome remarks

Claudia Toenz
Chairperson, Swiss-Korean Business Council

Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea


Speakers

Kit Tang
General Manager, Roche Diagnostic Korea

Bryan Luro
Country Manager, Adecco Korea


Moderator

Imai Jen-La Plante
Data Scientist


organizers


partner


23 May, 2025

Swiss Hanok

77 Songwol-gil,
Jongno-gu, Seoul

How much can you say in 400 seconds? To wrap up the 2025 Swiss-Korean Innovation Week, the Swiss Embassy will host its traditional PechaKucha Storytelling Night. Fascinating speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their personal stories of innovation, creativity, and passion, using the dynamic format of 20 images shown for 20 seconds each. Join us for the closing event and take the opportunity to network and exchange ideas in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, with delicious food and Swiss refreshments.


SPEAKERS




Kyungwoo Chun
Artist
Professor, Photography, Chung-Ang University



Maya Minder
Artist
Co-president, Swiss Mechatronic Art Society



Seunghwan Kim
Researcher, Exoskeleton Lab, KAIST
Gold Medalist of Exoskeleton Race at Cybathlon 2024



Youlan No
Team Leader, Inclusive Technology Project Team, NC Cultural Foundation



Marc Atallah
Senior Lecturer, French Department, University of Lausanne
CEO of nARTative SA



Yeji Kim
Lead student, Human Rights Club Moss, Pyoseon High School



Salar Shahna
Creative Strategist & BD Director, Sensoryx
President, World XR Forum


Moderator

Miguel La Plante
Deputy Head of Mission
Embassy of Switzerland in the Republic of Korea


organizer


partners


supporter


23 May, 2025

Swiss Hanok

77 Songwol-gil,
Jongno-gu, Seoul

How much can you say in 400 seconds? To wrap up the 2025 Swiss-Korean Innovation Week, the Swiss Embassy will host its traditional PechaKucha Storytelling Night. Fascinating speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their personal stories of innovation, creativity, and passion, using the dynamic format of 20 images shown for 20 seconds each. Join us for the closing event and take the opportunity to network and exchange ideas in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, with delicious food and Swiss refreshments.


SPEAKERS




Kyungwoo Chun
Artist
Professor, Photography, Chung-Ang University



Maya Minder
Artist
Co-president, Swiss Mechatronic Art Society



Seunghwan Kim
Researcher, Exoskeleton Lab, KAIST
Gold Medalist of Exoskeleton Race at Cybathlon 2024



Youlan No
Team Leader, Inclusive Technology Project Team, NC Cultural Foundation



Marc Atallah
Senior Lecturer, French Department, University of Lausanne
CEO of nARTative SA



Yeji Kim
Lead student, Human Rights Club Moss, Pyoseon High School



Salar Shahna
Creative Strategist & BD Director, Sensoryx
President, World XR Forum


organizer


partners


supporter