Kwak No-jung, CEO of SK hynix, expressed a strong commitment to overcoming the limitations of semiconductor technology by collaborating with global talent and experts in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
SK hynix announced on September 21 that it held the '2026 SK hynix Global Forum' on September 18 at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, California.
The global forum has been a key event for SK hynix since 2012, inviting top graduate students and industry experts from North America to share the company's technological vision and secure outstanding talent.
This year's forum saw significant participation from local experts at the forefront of the global AI and semiconductor industries, as well as research teams from major U.S. universities. Key executives, including Kwak No-jung and Chief Development Officer Ahn Hyun, engaged with talent poised to lead technological innovation in the AI era.
Kwak No-jung emphasized in his keynote speech, "The AI industry cannot exist without memory," stating that SK hynix aims to solidify its technological edge and market dominance through next-generation memory that opens new possibilities for AI, following high-bandwidth memory (HBM). He indicated plans to expand technological innovation and infrastructure investment to maintain leadership in the next-generation AI memory market.
The main session introduced a panel discussion to assess the current state of advanced semiconductor technology. Roundtable discussions in smaller seminar formats examined the latest trends in key areas such as HBM, next-generation NAND flash, processes, advanced packaging technologies, and AI system solutions.
A flexible and horizontal organizational culture was also highlighted as a key driver in leading the AI memory market.
Jin Bo-gun, Vice President of SK hynix and head of corporate culture, stated, "The 'One Team' culture, which combines individual capabilities to create greater synergy, and a culture of continuous challenge are the foundations of our technological competitiveness."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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