ESG Conference with BNK: Empowering Civil Society
Date & Time
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 14:00-15:50
Venue
Convention House, SHIWOL Village, BEXCO, Haeundae, Busan
Hosts/Organizers
Global Networks For Blue Planet, LEE Convention Co., Ltd.
Main Theme
The Role of ESG in Civil Society
Festival SHIWOL: Busan’s Integration of Entertainment and Business
Features participation of 17 international events across 6 sectors and the launching of new projects positioning Busan as a global hub city (September 30 - October 8, spanning Haeundae and Busan).
Program Schedule
October 5 (Sat) 13:30-16:00
At the Convention House in Shiwol Village
Celebratory Opening Performance
| Category |
Time |
Program |
| Opening Performance |
13:30-14:30
(60`) |
- Swan Kim Electric Jazz Trio
Performing together with the 2024 Busan Festival Shiwol ESG!
A new stage "Heart, △□○" will be presented through a cool electric jazz trio, together with Busan.
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| Break |
14:30-14:40
(10`) |
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| Opening Ceremony |
14:40-15:00
(20`) |
- ESG Performance with Solbi
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Swan Kim Electric Jazz Trio
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Swan Kim
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James Atkinson
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Christian Moran
Overview
Swan Kim Electric Jazz Trio
Performing together with the 2024 Busan Festival Shiwol ESG!
A new stage "Heart, △□○" will be presented through a cool electric jazz trio, together with Busan.
Piano,
Swan Kim
Swan Kim has collaborated with numerous jazz legends, including Lou Hayes, Billy Hart, and Ray Drummond.
He is currently a leading professor in the jazz program at Seoul National University of Arts, specializing in vocal jazz.
Additionally, he teaches at Ewha Womans University College of Music.
Additionally, he teaches at Ewha Womans University College of Music.
Kim continues to shape the future of jazz as a professor at Seoul National University of Arts and Whisung Conservatory.
Electric Bass,
James Atkinson
Atkinson has graced the stages of major jazz festivals both in Korea and abroad.
He holds a degree in bass performance from the prestigious Adelaide Conservatorium in Australia.
Atkinson currently serves as a professor at Dongduk Women's University in the Applied Music Department, as well as a guest lecturer.
Drums,
Christian Moran
Christian Moran, a UK-born drummer from Birmingham, began his jazz journey at the age of 10.
Over the years, he has performed in jazz hotspots such as New York, the UK, and across Europe, alongside renowned musicians like Richard Strauss and others.
Invited Presentations 15:00-15:45 (45')
| Category |
Time |
Program |
| Keynote 1 |
15:00-15:03
(3`) |
- Seong Soo-Yong, Director, Seoul YMCA
The Legacy of YMCA’s Environmental Movement and K-ESG in Action
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| Break |
(15`) |
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| Keynote 2 |
15:20-15:23
(3`) |
- Dr. Jung Jae-Hoon, Director, Korean Science Research Institute, University of Queensland
Australia’s Carbon Literacy and Participation in Voluntary Net-Zero Initiatives, and ESG Values in Civil Society
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| Break |
(15`) |
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| Keynote 3 |
15:40-15:43
(3`) |
- Kim Jeong-ju, CEO of Gachi ART
Promoting Local Arts and Culture Through ESG
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Special Discussion Panel 15:45-16:30 (45')
| Category |
Discussion Topic |
Panelist |
| Moderator |
Sharing & Communication
Open Discussion on
'Cultural Values' Together
'One for All, All for One'
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- Moderator: Kwak Moo-Sun, Future Education Academy Research (FEALab)
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| Panelist 1 |
- Civil Society: Park Jae-Yul, Representative, Local decentralized balanced development Busan Citizens’ Solidarity
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| Panelist 2 |
- Visual Arts: Kim Se-Jeong, Artist, Sesearte; Senior Advisor, Korean Fine Arts Association
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| Panelist 3 |
- Film Industry: Kim Young-Dae, Vice Chairman, Korean Film Producers Association; (Former Vice President, Korean Film Council)
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| Panelist 4 |
- Sports: Kwon Hyuk-Dun, Manager, HBC Baseball Team
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| Panelist 5 |
- [Education/Culture] Park Kyung-soo, Former Principal of Kyoto International School (Japan)
First Victory at the 2024 The 106th Japanese National High School Baseball Championship (also known as Summer Koshien)
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| Panelist 6 |
- Education: Jeong Yong-Jin, President, Korea ESG Education Association
ESG Digital Knowledge (Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy)
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ESG House Special Exhibition 10/1~10/8
| Category |
Program |
Location |
| Exhibit 1 |
- Seoul YMCA: 'Environmental Conservation Citizen Movement, The Development of K-ESG History from 1920 to Present’
Seong Soo-Yong, Director, Seoul YMCA
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Exhibition Hall in Convention House |
| Exhibit 2 |
- All in Carbon & Net Zero Academy & Carbon Mart: 'Operation and Opening of the Carbon Mart’
CEO Lee Sang-hoon
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| Exhibit 3 |
- O2&B: 'Realization of ESG Ecosystem Value and Water Treatment Environmental Technology - Africa, East Asia’
CEO Ban Seung-hyun
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Panel Introduction
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Keynote Speaker
Seong Soo-Yong
Director of the Seoul YMCA
- Master's Degree from Yonsei University
- Advisor, Seoul Citizens' Human Rights Advisory Committee
- Head of Seoul YMCA Citizens' Civil Movement Headquarters
- Dean of Yonsei University Education Center
- Recipient of Yonsei University Liberal Arts Award
- Recipient of Environmental Policy Award
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jung Jae-Hoon
Director, Korean Science Research Institute, University of Queensland
- Professor & Director, Korean Studies Centre, University of Queensland (2009-2013, 2018-)
- Lead for UQ MegaCRC ADM Project (2021-)
- UN PRME Certified Carbon Literacy Facilitator (2022-)
- Chair of Queensland Korea Business Council (2010-)
- President, Brisbane Chapter of UN PEACEBOCI (2023-)
- Professor at Griffith University (1991-2009; 2014-2017)
- Visiting Professor at Korea University (1997-1999)
- Co-Director of SWU-Griffith TESOL Institute (2010-2019)
- Advocate for Voluntary Carbon Offsetting and Carbon Positive Initiatives (2019-)
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Special Panel Discussion
Kwak Moo-Sun
Director of Future Education Academy Lab (FEALab)
- 2000: Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry, Saitama University, Japan
- 2005: Master’s and Doctorate in Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Chuo University, Japan
- April 2005 – Present: Working at LG Display (Materials/Process, ESG & New Technology Development)
- May 2021: Established the nonprofit Future Education Academy Lab (FEALab), actively participating in ESG Social Contribution Seminars
- Email: musunkwak@naver.com
Key Experience (Education/Certifications)
- January 2024 – Present: Chair of the ESG Biodiversity Committee for the Korean ESG Association and UN PEACECO (Korean Peninsula Peace and Prosperity Foundation)
- Chair of the ESG Committee for the International E-Mobility Expo & Director of the Korea ESG Education Association
- March 2024: Obtained ESG Instructor Certification (Level 2, registered with the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy)
- October 2022 – March 2023: Completed PLI Study Club at L Policy Research Institute
- August 2022 – September 2022: Completed Unification Leader Training Program by the New Community Council (a nonprofit organization)
- November 2020 – February 2021: Participated in Sexual Violence Prevention Instructor Education Activities at the Korean Family Health Association
- March 2016 – July 2016: Completed GMP Business Management Course at KAIST
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Art
Kim Se-Jeong
Sese Art CEO, Honorary Artist of the Korean Fine Arts Association
- Former Vice Chairman of the Seoul Art Association
- Former Chairperson of the Women's Division of the Korean Art Association
- [Solo Exhibitions] Love and Peace “LOVE & PEACE” – 33 solo exhibitions, Invited Artist in Daegu Metropolitan City
- [Awards] 2016: Creative Business Manager and Korea Talent Sharing Award
- 2015: Korea Culture Award from Y News
- 2014: Creative Business Manager Award (Culture Division, Future Management Institute)
- 2012: Cultural Artist Award (Korean Federation of Culture and Arts Education)
- 2012: Selected as one of the "Top 10 Female Artists Leading Korea" by Y Mews
- 2011: Korea Intellectual Award (Culture and Arts Division) by the Korea New Intellectuals Association
- 2009: 5th UN Headquarters Exhibition for World Peace – Artist Award
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Sports
Kwon Hyuk-Dun
Manager, HBC Baseball Team
- Graduated from Shinil Middle School, Seoul
- Graduated from Shinil High School, Seoul
- Graduated from Hongik University
- Graduated from Central Theological Seminary (Master of Theology)
- ESG Instructor Certification (Level 2, Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy)
- Involved in youth baseball talent development under Directors Lee Man-soo and Han Sang-hoon
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Education
Park Kyung-soo
Former Principal of Kyoto International School
Key Experience (Education/Completion Certificates)
- January 1987: Graduated from Cheongju University, College of Business and Economics, Department of Accounting (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- August 1993: Graduated from Chungbuk National University, Graduate School of Public Administration (Master of Public Administration)
- March 2002: Graduated from Kyushu University, Japan, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies (Master of Education)
- February 2007: Graduated from Kookmin University, Graduate School, Department of Education (Doctor of Philosophy)
Career (1984.7 – 2017.3)
- Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Office of Education (General Affairs, Secondary Education Department), Cheongju Office of Education, Cheongwon Office of Education, Yeongdong Office of Education
- Presidential Advisory Committee on Civil Complaints Handling, Presidential Advisory Committee on Education Reform
- Ministry of Education: Audit Office, General Affairs Department (Accounting Section, Personnel Section), Bureau of Educational Information Technology, Office of International Educational Cooperation, University Policy Office, Planning and Coordination Office, Local Educational Support Office, School Support Office, etc.
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Education
Jeong Yong-Jin,
President, Korea ESG Education Association
(Former Professor at the National Human Resources Development Institute, Former Director of the LG Chem Training Center)
- Ph.D. in Education from Korea University Graduate School
- President of the Korea ESG Education Association
- Graduated from Hongik University
- CEO of HUMAN PARK Co., Ltd.
- Former Professor at the National Human Resources Development Institute
- Adjunct Professor at Korea University
- Former Director of the LG Chem Training Center
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Film Industry
Kim Young-Dae
Vice Chairman of the Korean Film Producers Association
(Former Vice President, Korean Film Council)
- March 2017: Master's Degree in Film Production from Dongguk University Graduate School of Film
- March 2015: Former Member of the Korean Film Council
- May 2015: Former Member of the Film Development Fund Management Committee
- April 2016: Former Vice President of Content Nanda-Ginda
- E-mail: kim1dae@hanmail.net
Key Works
- Investment/Production: Film [A Boy Who Went to Heaven] starring Yum Jung-ah and Park Hae-il
- Investment/Distribution Director: Film [Long Live the King] directed by Kang Yoon-sung, starring Kim Rae-won
- Investment Manager: Film [One Win] directed by Shin Yeon-shik, starring Song Kang-ho
- Investment Manager: Film [Bi-Kwang] directed by Lee Ji-won, starring Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Ji-won
- Investment Manager: Film [She Died] directed by Kim Se-hwi, starring Byun Yo-han
- Investment Manager: Film [Boston 1947] directed by Kang Je-gyu, starring Ha Jung-woo and Im Si-wan
- Overall Investment Director: MBC Drama [Different Dreams] directed by Yoon Sang-ho, starring Yoo Ji-tae and Lee Yo-won
- Investment Manager: 8-episode OTT Drama [Yeonnam-dong Family]
- Overall Investment Director: TV Chosun Drama [Selection: The War Between Women] directed by Kim Jung-min, starring Jin Se-yeon
Global Women’s Leadership Forum &
Global Women’s Marine Forum Collaborative Hosting
Background
Global Women's Network
Restoring the global network of women entrepreneurs that was disrupted during the pandemic, encouraging women’s leadership and participation in society in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Marine Industry Women’s Business Network
Leveraging Busan’s status as a global maritime city to promote diverse marine job opportunities for women and revitalize women’s business networks through this platform.
Busan's Global Integrated Festival Brand“Festival SHIWOL”
17 international events across 6 sectors, launching new projects to establish Busan as a global hub city (Oct 1 - Oct 8, across Busan, centered around Haeundae).
Dates
October 1 (Tue) - 3 (Thu), 2024 / 2 nights, 3 days
Location
BEXCO, Haeundae, Busan
Hosts/Organizers
Global Women’s Leadership Organizing Committee,
LEE Convention Co., Ltd.
Theme
Women’s Leadership for a Sustainable Future
(Empowering Women: Exploring the power of sustainable growth and highlighting the influence and evolution of women's social roles from a leadership perspective).
Event Details
| DATE |
PROGRAM |
DETAILS |
| DAY 1 |
- Festival SHIWOL Opening Ceremony (VIP Guests)
- Welcome Reception
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| DAY 2 |
- Conference
(Official Event) Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speech
(Session1) The Power of Sustainable Development
(Session2) Global Trade & Women Networks
- Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony
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| DAY 3 |
- Conference
(Session 3) The Present & Future of Women's Leadership
- Farewell Reception & Tour
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Conference Program
| DATE |
TIME |
PROGRAM |
VENUE |
| 10/1 |
18:00-19:30 |
- Festival SHIWOL Opening Ceremony (VIP Guests)
- Welcome Reception
|
BEXCO |
| 10/2 |
10:00-12:00 |
- FLY ASIA Startup Expo & Business Networking
|
|
| 12:00-13:00 |
|
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| 13:30-14:00 |
- Opening Ceremony
- Congratulatory Remarks by Maria Castillo Fernandez, EU Ambassador to Korea
- Congratulatory Remarks by Noh Chan-yong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Youngsan University
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BEXCO |
- Keynote Speech
Kitack Lim,Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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| 14:00-15:20 |
- [Keynote Session] The Power of Sustainable Development
(Moderator) Former Ambassador Enna Park (Park Eunha)
- Session Keynote:
H.E. Anne Kari Hansen Ovin, Norwegian Ambassador to Korea
- Panel
Chan-yong Noh, President of Youngsan University and Chair of the Korean Association of University Corporations
Ji-yeon Suh, Member of the Administrative Culture Committee, Busan Metropolitan Council
Tomomi Sugahara, President of Japan Emerald Club
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| 15:20-15:40 |
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| 15:40-17:00 |
- [Session 2] Global Trade & Women Networks
(Moderator) Sophie Kang, ICFWI President
- Panel
Ms. Gulnora Makhmudova, President of Uzbekistan Business Women's Association
Dr. Yomna El Sheridy, President of Business Women of Egypt 21
Ms. Seo-ae CHO CEO of EgNome
Ms. Hyun-ju Woo, President & CEO of Woo Intelligence Bureau
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| 10/3 |
10:30-12:00 |
- [Session 3] The Present and Future of Women’s Leadership
Moderator: Jeong-im Yoo, author, former CEO of News 1, and President of the Hanmi Vision Association in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region.
- Session Keynote: Kisoon Lee, former 8th Vice Minister of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
- Panel
Ms. Gyeong-eun OH, Former Director of Busan Women's Development Institute
Ms. Mi-yeon LEE, CEO of Busan Cultural Foundation
Nakamura Kumi, CEO of Branavi Plus
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| 12:00-14:00 |
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Panel Introduction
Photos from Previous Events
