Global R&D Career Salon

Joon Kang is a Research Professor at Seoul Venture University with expertise in quantum computing, technology startups, and global business. He studied Computer Science at POSTECH and earned an MBA from Columbia University. His professional experience includes more than 20 years at a major Silicon Valley internet company, serving as a startup CEO and venture capital investor, and working as a senior executive at a major Korean conglomerate. He currently serves as a Research Professor at Seoul Venture University and participates in technology investment and corporate evaluation committees for government and local authorities. He has also led research and networking communities in blockchain, quantum computing, search engines, and big data technologies.

The group aims to bring together foreign scientists and engineers in the ICT sector to research industry-specific quantum computing use cases and explore opportunities for employment and technology startups in Korea. It also aims to help foreign researchers better understand Korean workplace culture, communication styles, and organizational structures so they can integrate more smoothly into Korean research institutions and companies.

The group will hold six regular meetings from July to December 2026 on the third Thursday of each month, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Participants will analyze the latest domestic and international quantum computing trends, industry-specific use cases, corporate investment activities, collaborative R&D cases, government support programs, and technology startup opportunities. The program will also cover Korean workplace culture, organizational hierarchies, communication practices, and practical information for settling in Korea. Meeting materials will be shared in real time through Google Workspace, and recorded videos will be provided for members who are unable to attend. Additional ad-hoc meetings may be organized in consultation with members.