Bekasi — Friday, October 10, 2025

The Center of Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and Innovation (CESI), in collaboration with Jakarta International University (JIU), successfully hosted a general lecture titled “Innovating for a Smarter Future: AI, Blockchain, and the Path to Sustainable Entrepreneurship.” Held at Danvit Hall, the event brought together students, faculty members, and guests eager to explore how cutting-edge technology and innovation can shape a more sustainable and entrepreneurial future.

The program opened with a lively introduction by the Master of Ceremony, followed by warm welcoming remarks from the Rector of JIU. The lecture sessions began with Mr. Woong Ah Yoon, former Vice President of Samsung Electronics, who delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled “The Future of Blockchain: Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and Beyond.” He offered deep insights into the evolution of blockchain technology and its growing influence across various industries. The interactive discussion and Q&A session sparked curiosity and engagement among participants.

Continuing the momentum, Mr. Seop Hyeong Park took the stage with his session, “From Computation to Agency: AI’s Journey from the Turing Machine to Agentic AI.” He explored the remarkable transformation of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for the future of entrepreneurship and society.

The audience actively joined in the discussion, sharing perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the innovation landscape.

The general lecture concluded with an inspiring presentation by Professor Oh Jin Park, Ph.D, titled “Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and Innovation at JIU.” He highlighted JIU’s ongoing commitment to empowering students to become visionary leaders who combine creativity, responsibility, and sustainability in their endeavours.

The event wrapped up with a token of appreciation presented to the speakers, followed by a cheerful group photo session. Through this general lecture, students were inspired to think beyond boundaries and embrace emerging technologies as powerful tools to drive sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship.