”2024 SoftWave SUMMIT” - Deep discussion on the latest trends and future visions under the theme of ”NEXTWAVE:DX & WEB3”

On the 5th, the '2024 SoftWave SUMMIT' was held at the COEX Grand Ballroom in Seoul. The theme of this summit was 'NEXTWAVE:DX & WEB3'.
The forum focused on the latest trends and future visions of digital transformation (DX) and Web 3.0. Approximately 1,100 people, including representatives from major IT companies and public institutions both in Japan and overseas, participated.
The event was hosted by Electronic Newspaper and sponsored by Mendix, DOUZONE Bizon, TMAXSOFT, Blockchain Forum, and Seoul Labs.
The event began with a keynote speech by Professor Choi Soohyeon of Kookmin University (former chairman of the Financial Supervisory Service) on the theme of "Financial Innovation in the Age of AI."
Bizon CEO Son Ho-cheol said, "Genetic AI meets integrated business platform: ONE
"Realizing a smart work environment through AI" was the theme of the lecture.
Executive Director Ng announced the "AI-based issue management system configuration" and introduced the strategy for digital transformation. After the main announcements, Kim Ki-hoon, chairman of the Blockchain Forum, took the stage.
In the afternoon session, the panel discussion focused on digital content in the Web 3.0 era, RWA (real assets) digitization, blockchain, and more.
Professor Choi Soohyeon gave a keynote speech, saying, "In the future, virtual assets such as Bitcoin and AltCoin will
In order for various new forms of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, STOs, and RWAs to fully enter the global financial market and become firmly established as an axis of the financial sphere, it is essential to have a firm grasp of the traditional financial
"The fundamental principles of financial stability and financial consumer protection must also be the basis for digital finance using digital assets," he argued.
Kim Ki-hoon, chairman of the Blockchain Forum, said, "Artificial intelligence (
We are now in an age where asset management and settlement can be done with simple commands through AI agents. Blockchain is also expected to see an explosive increase in industrial activity if it can access AI agents.
It is expected that the combination of AI and blockchain will create new opportunities in the digital asset era. Blockchain has been equated with crypto assets and has been unable to escape from its negative image.
However, in line with international trends, necessary regulatory improvements such as allowing corporate accounts and introducing stable coin payment methods are urgently needed. The United States has already implemented blockchain technology and digital asset financial products.
"We are creating a new economic system through blockchain, and with stablecoins being traded, Korea cannot just wait and see the global trend any longer," he emphasized.
The summit will provide an opportunity for companies and institutions to get up to speed and explore innovative strategies to prepare for the digital transformation and Web 3.0 era.
It attracted the interest of stakeholders and companies preparing for fiscal 2025.