Preparing for Seoul ADEX2025: moments of growth along the way A weekend lecture and a never-ending flow of learning Training to prepare for Seoul ADEX2025 with Kyungnam University students.
This time the topic was hands-on, 'Global Marketing and Sales Pitching,' and I spent a meaningful session with future global professionals who will soon be out in the field themselves.
Weekend lectures are never easy on the body, but seeing the focused questions and serious thinking in the room gives me energy again.
On the 5-hour KTX ride home, I held onto the theme of “survival strategies after AI” and thought deeply about the new order ahead.
Hands-on training for ADEX2025: the students aren’t just learning theory.
They will even take part in Seoul ADEX2025, an international exhibition, and help regional companies expand globally.
That includes communicating directly with overseas buyers and pitching technology and products effectively.
All of this becomes real-world experience and a lasting asset for the students.
Many Questions Are a Sign of Growth: what stood out most in this session was the jump in student questions.
"What matters most in a real pitch?" "What result do companies ultimately want?" Through questions like these, I could see the students start to look at 'reality' instead of just an assignment.
The weight of a weekend lecture, and the reward within it Honestly, traveling long distances on a weekend to teach is physically demanding.
Still, when I see someone’s horizons widen, or someone’s dream become more concrete through that time, I forget how tired I am and think, 'This is the right path.'
Survival strategies after AI: a new world is coming
The book I read during the 5-hour round trip tackled a weighty theme: survival strategies for the post-AI era.
"How far can technology replace human roles?" "What skills do we truly need to build?" These questions wouldn’t leave my mind.
Today’s journey at a glance Time Activity Takeaway Morning Lecture for Kyungnam University students Impressed by their passionate, active participation Afternoon ADEX2025 hands-on pitching training A valuable time to build real-world instincts Evening Reading on the KTX Deep reflection and a fresh perspective What we need to prepare for in the new order Going forward, what will matter more than credentials is the ability to spot problems, the habit of asking good questions, and the flexibility not to fear change.
It reminds me to keep thinking, every step of the way, about how to pass this on to my students and how to prepare myself.
Wrapping up the day. There is still some time before Seoul ADEX2025, but the journey has already begun.
I’m writing this down in the hope that the students’ seriousness and effort will lead to further growth, for them and for me.
