Asia's Tech Hub
SOUTH KOREA
UPCOMING DEPARTURE
PROJECT DURATION
READY TO STAND OUT IN THE TECH FIELD?
We’re bringing together a community of ambitious professionals in South Korea where you’ll experience first-hand the possibilities of emerging technology. Over the course of 12 days, you’ll visit 3 major tech hubs throughout South Korea. You’ll be treated to panels and networking sessions with top experts of the industry and workshops that will help you to become at the frontline of tech innovation. You’ll meet with local South Korean professionals to see tech, growth, and IT leadership from their perspective. Most importantly, you’ll become part of a beautiful community of tech professionals seeking to grow their careers and truly challenge their understanding of the tech world.
This groundbreaking project has specifically been made for women in tech, to create a community and program where women and allies can come together to grow as professionals, discuss ways to promote better equality and inclusion of women in the field, and experience the immersive technologies of South Korea, Asia’s Tech Hub.
HOW THIS PROJECT HELPS YOU GET AHEAD IN YOUR CAREER
Experience Emerging Technologies
Gain Insights from Women in Tech
Level Up Your Management Skills
Build Your International Network
WHY SOUTH KOREA?
South Korea is the tech hub of Asia and one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. The country is actively investing in technological innovations that improve the quality of life of its citizens. Nonetheless, South Korea is a country where gender stereotypes are commonplace and the workplace has a rather thick glass ceiling. Here, women’s issues extend far beyond the tech sector making it an eye-opening place to find success stories and insights into this global challenge. What better place to come together?
Economy
Internet Access
Research & Development
THE CITIES

Seoul

Songdo, Incheon

Daejeon
PROJECT ITINERARY
Your unique experience in South Korea is made up of masterclasses, workshops, and company visits. These activities are hosted by locals and provide you with eye-opening insights into this topic and South Korea as a whole. Learn more about the Emerging Markets Project experience.
Arrival in Seoul
Welcome Dinner, Icebreaker Activities, Goal Setting
Experimenting with Emerging Technologies, Part 1
Company visit, Dongsung Robot Museum, Namsangol Hanok Village
Take a deep dive into the emerging tech of South Korea! Discover new trends, see new applications for AI and robotics, and discover how they’ve been implemented seamlessly into everyday life in Seoul.Experimenting with Emerging Technologies, Part 2
Company visit, Digital Media City district, Digital Pavilion, Samsung D’light
Continue to explore emerging tech of South Korea! Today, you’ll focus on immersive technologies like AR and VR, discover practical applications for these technologies, and see how they’re being/planning to be throughout the country.Implement it: Achieving Alignment & Buy-In
Full-day Masterclass, Pitch Workshop, Evening off
After having witnessed amazing emerging technologies, the next step is to find concrete ways to implement them. You’ll learn to define the business use case and gain buy-in so that these technologies can be used in productive ways within organizations.Tech in Everyday Life: The Internet of Things
Visit Songdo, Compact·Smart City, NC Cube, G Tower, Workshop
This day takes places in the international business district of Songdo, a smart city built just outside of Incheon. The neighbourhood has some of the world’s most modern architecture, sustainability certifications, and international universities setting up shop. Despite this, the area has been facing slower than anticipated growth and criticism from the local population – that’s why we’re bringing you in to address the issues with this hyper-modern Smart City.Day Off
Take advantage of some free time to discover our recommended attractions or explore beautiful Seoul on your own terms!
Cybersecurity & Privacy - A South Korean Perspective
Speakers panel, Case Workshop, Ewha Womans University, Moderated roundtable
Discover how security and privacy are addressed in South Korea and try your hand at crisis management. The day ends with a discussion about Women in Tech and how we can foster the inclusion or more women in the tech space at the world’s largest female educational institute.Leadership & Business Communications in Tech
Masterclass, Company visit, Evening networking event|
Today is all about gaining the often overlooked communication-based soft skills required to be a leader in tech. You’ll participate in a workshop about communication skills and discuss topics such as undercutting, highlighting your achievements, and asking. End your day by making connections with South Korean female IT professionals.Big Data & Analytics
Daejeon, Company visits, Eunhaengdong Euneungjeongi culture street
Dive into data concepts with a day trip to Daejeon, the Silicon Valley of Asia. You’ll meet with experts in the field and discover new solutions and methods being used to manage data in one of the most technologically advanced countries on the planet.Making it Succeed - Project Management Toolkit
Morning off, half-day Masterclass, Moderated roundtable, Evening out
Over 30% of IT projects are cancelled before completion – that’s why you’ll be discussing the foundations of project management today to help beat these odds. After a well-deserved morning off and masterclass, you’ll put this knowledge to practice by looking at some of the many project failures worldwide, what went wrong, and brainstorm how things could have been done differently.The Next Generation
School visit, Surprise Workshop, Final Dinner
Part of solving the women in tech problem involves creating a pipeline of incredible, talented female leaders. This day will encourage participants to share their knowledge with younger generations of Korean girls and be part of the solution before closing off this eye-opening experience.Departure
Final breakfast, check out, flights home
YOUR PROJECT MANAGER

Jazna Rossi
Jazna Rossi is the Project Manager of Toast VR, the virtual reality studio behind Richie’s Plank Experience. She has over 5 years of experience in the Canadian and Australian tech fields, having mainly worked with startups. Jazna is actively involved within the women’s tech community and advocates strongly for both inclusion and equality in the workplace.
YOUR PROJECT MANAGER

Jazna Rossi
Jazna Rossi is the Project Manager of Toast VR, the virtual reality studio behind Richie’s Plank Experience. She has over 5 years of experience in the Canadian and Australian tech fields, having mainly worked with startups. Jazna is actively involved within the women’s tech community and advocates strongly for both inclusion and equality in the workplace.
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE WORLDLY PROFESSIONALS
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Interview
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