The Dubai AI Festival 2025 continues to attract the world’s most influential minds in science, technology, and innovation. Among this year’s most distinguished speakers is Prof. Jong-Ho Lee, a globally respected semiconductor expert, academic leader, and former Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea.
A Towering Figure in Science and Innovation
Currently serving as Full Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University, Prof. Jong-Ho Lee stands at the forefront of global semiconductor research and next-generation computing technologies. His deep contributions to the microelectronics field have earned him the prestigious title of IEEE Fellow and induction into the National Academy of Engineering of Korea.
Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Lee has bridged the worlds of academia, industry, and government, uniquely shaping the direction of scientific policy and high-tech research in Korea and beyond.
From MIT to Seoul: A Career of Global Excellence
Prof. Lee’s journey in advanced technology research began as a postdoctoral researcher at the Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) at MIT, one of the most acclaimed research institutions in the world. He later returned to Korea to play a transformative role in national innovation, eventually becoming Director of the Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center at Seoul National University—a premier hub for semiconductor R&D.
In public service, he has held influential roles including Minister of Science and ICT, where he steered national policies for Korea’s digital economy and technological competitiveness. He also served as a member of the National Science and Technology Advisory Council, advising on high-impact decisions in research and innovation.
Pioneering Perspectives for Dubai AI Festival 2025
At the Dubai AI Festival 2025, Prof. Jong-Ho Lee will share his expertise on the intersection of semiconductor innovation and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the hardware breakthroughs required to power next-gen AI models, smart systems, and data-driven economies.
His keynote will explore how semiconductor advancements—such as neuromorphic computing, 3D integration, and edge AI chips—are unlocking new possibilities for intelligent machines and reshaping global tech ecosystems. Attendees can expect rare insight into how policy, education, and engineering must align to realize AI’s full potential.
A Global Voice in the Future of Intelligence
Prof. Lee’s multifaceted career reflects the very spirit of the Dubai AI Festival: cross-disciplinary, international, and forward-looking. His participation adds profound value to the event’s mission of fostering global collaboration in AI research, infrastructure, and ethics.
Prof. Jong-Ho Lee’s session at the Dubai AI Festival 2025 is a must-attend for engineers, policymakers, researchers, and business leaders seeking to understand the foundational technologies driving the AI revolution.
