Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 08:50 ~ 16:45
The Grand Lotte Seoul Crystal Ballroom (2F)
SLOGAN
Why Humanity Matters
In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and technological innovation, we need more than technological adaptation. We need new values and a new vision of leadership.
Under the theme “Women: Rethinking Humanity,” the 2026 Women’s Leadership Forum explores the future through four key concepts: Co-evolution, Re-design, Hyper-connection, and Resilience.
As technology advances, the unique qualities that define us as human become more important than ever. Through the insights and solidarity of women leaders, the forum aims to redefine leadership for a new era and envision a more sustainable future grounded in Humanity.
Date
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 08:50 ~ 16:45
location
The Grand Lotte Seoul
Crystal Ballroom (2F)
Theme
Women, Questioning Human Anew
SPEAKERS
Keynote Speech: Beyond the Great Transition: The Future of Humanity
Irina Georgieva Bokova
Former Director-General of UNESCO
Session 1: Rethinking Humanity
Moderator
Young-sun Park
Chairperson, Strategic Economic Advisory Committee, Ministry of Finance and Economy
(Former Minister of SMEs and Startups)
Panel
Sang Wook Yi
Professor, Department of Philosophy, Hanyang University
Panel
Jihie Kim
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Dongguk University
Panel
Kim Sunghee
Former Director, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA)
Session 2: Rethinking Leadership
Moderator
Bok-sil Lee
Chairperson, ESG Committee, Lotte Card
(Former Vice Minister of Gender Equality and Family)
Panel
Kumjoo Huh
Executive Director, Korean Committee for UNICEF
Panel
Lee Yoo Kyung
Vice President, POSCO
Panel
Henny Son
Head of AI Education, Upstage
Power K-Women Talk Concert
Moderator
Najung Kim
Executive Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Korea
Panel
Ryu Hojung
CEO, Lucywood
(Former Member of the National Assembly, Justice Party)
Panel
Bang Gwi-hee
Chairperson, Korea Disability Arts & Culture Center (KDAC)
Panel
Yeonju Park
Head of Research Center, Mirae Asset Securities
Session 3: Rethinking the Future
Moderator
Shin A-young
Announcer
Panel
Angie Shakira Martínez Tejera
Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Republic of Korea
Panel
Nadine Olivieri Lozano
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea
Panel
Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez
Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea
Panel
Marie Antonia von Schönburg
President & CEO, Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI)
Special Lecture
Myung Ja Kim
Advisor, Presidential Committee on National Cohesion
(Former Chairperson, KAIST Board of Trustees)
PROGRAM
TIME
PROGRAM
08:50 ~ 09:20
Opening Ceremony
09:20 ~ 09:50
11th Asia Gender Equality Index Awards Ceremony
09:50 ~ 10:50
Keynote Speech
Beyond the Great Transition: The Future of Humanity
Irina Georgieva Bokova
Session 1: Rethinking Humanity
10:55 ~ 11:50
Panel Discussion
Humanity in the Age of AI and Robotics: Coexisting with Technology
Moderator
Young-sun Park
Panelists
Sang Wook Yi
Jihie Kim
Kim Sunghee
11:50 ~ 13:20
Lunch & Networking
Session 2: Rethinking Leadership
13:20 ~ 14:15
Panel Discussion
Leaders Who Ask Questions Change the Game
Moderator
Bok-sil Lee
Panelists
Kumjoo Huh
Lee Yoo Kyung
Henny Son
Power K-Women Talk Concert
14:15 ~ 15:10
Introduction of the Power K-Women
14:15 ~ 15:10
Talk Concert
From Giving Orders to Asking Questions
Moderator
Najung Kim
Panelists
Ryu Hojung
Bang Gwi-hee
Yeonju Park
Session 3: Rethinking the Future
15:10 ~ 16:05
Panel Discussion
Who Am I? The Strength That Lifted Me Up
Moderator
Shin A-young
Panelists
Angie Shakira Martínez Tejera
Nadine Olivieri Lozano
Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez
Marie Antonia von Schönburg
Special Lecture
16:05 ~ 16:45
The Way Forward: Individually and Together
Myung Ja Kim
Closing Ceremony
Programs may be partially modified depending on the schedule.
PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
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Participation Fee
KRW 110,000 (VAT included)
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Group Registration
For groups of 10 or more, please contact the Secretariat.
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Contact
Secretariat (for forum information and tax invoice inquiries)
TEL: 070) 4728-9727
MAIL: 2026wleadersf@gmail.com