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Hyundai Motor Group
Tech Talent Forum 2026
September 17-18, 2026 I San Jose McEnery Convention Center, CA
September 17-18, 2026
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, CA
Go Beyond Together
- Where our experience
meets your ideas -
Our challenges become your inspiration,
and your ideas shape the next chapter
of Hyundai Motor Group.
Join us at the HMG Tech Talent Forum 2026
to envision the new tomorrow of mobility.
Hear directly from the leaders shaping
the future of Hyundai Motor Group.
Headliner
- Jose Munoz
- President and CEO,
Hyundai Motor Company
HMG Future Tech Strategy
“In an industry undergoing unprecedented transformation, Hyundai Motor Group is uniquely positioned to lead through technology innovation, global scale, and most importantly, our people. The HMG Tech Talent Forum is a meaningful opportunity to connect with global tech talent and shape the next phase of innovation together.”
- Minwoo Park
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President and Head of Advanced Vehicle Platform Division,
Hyundai Motor Group (CEO, 42dot)
Scaling the Future of
Intelligent Mobility
Intelligent Mobility
“In AI‑driven and autonomous mobility, competition is not defined solely by technological advancement, but by the depth of our connection with the people who build it and the clarity of the vision we share.
This human-centric approach is the essence of our commitment, and this Forum is our invitation to the global talent who will help us turn that vision into reality.”
- Manfred Harrer
- President and Head of R&D Division,
Hyundai Motor Group
R&D Strategy for Future Innovation
“Through our global R&D network, we are committed to turning innovation into engineering reality for customers worldwide.
The HMG Tech Talent Forum creates an opportunity for engineers to connect around the technical challenges that define next‑generation mobility.”
- Hae In Kim
- Executive Vice President and
Head of Corporate HR,
Hyundai Motor Group
Global Talent Strategy to realize HMG’s Tech Vision
“Building on Hyundai Motor Group’s momentum toward becoming a global mobility leader, we are focused on securing top-tier tech talent to lead future technologies, such as physical AI. The HMG Tech Talent Forum will serve as a meaningful opportunity to discover top talent and foster technical collaboration.”
- Meet the Visionaries
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Additional technology leaders from Hyundai Motor Group
will be announced.
Get ready for inspiring sessions.
Connect through technology.
Share meaningful insights.
Go beyond together.
Program
Day 1 I September 17
Keynote
Sharing Hyundai Motor Group’s
core technology direction
and mid-to long-term strategy.
Leaders Panel Talk
Explore emerging tech trends through
open dialogue
with Hyundai Motor Group tech leaders.
Connect with the Experts
Engage in in-depth technical discussions
with Hyundai Motor Group tech leaders,
share perspectives on key challenges
each area, and gain deeper insights.
Networking Dinner
Enjoy dinner and networking
with open conversations about career
opportunities.
※ Areas : AI, Robotics, Autonomous Driving, Smart Manufacturing, SW/IT, Battery, Hydrogen/Energy
Day 1&2 I September 17 – 18
Exhibition & HR Coffee Chat
Experience key technologies developed by Hyundai Motor Group
and explore major technical achievements across the Group.
Connect with HR representatives over coffee to discuss career paths and opportunities.
Location
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
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Join us as a special invitee and
Connect with HMG! -
April 20 (Mon) – June 30 (Tue) 23:59 (PDT)
- Participant Information : Selected invitees will be notified via email in late July.
- Benefits : Airfare and accommodation will be provided for special invitees.
Discover the partners
for your career journey.
Partners
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Hyundai Motor Company is a global mobility company that has grown from the launch of Korea’s first independently developed vehicle, the Pony. Through a diverse range of vehicle segments and brands—including luxury brand Genesis and high-performance brand N—Hyundai addresses a broad spectrum of customer lifestyles. Furthermore, We are advancing future mobility innovation through electrification, next-generation hybrid systems, software-defined mobility, and hydrogen technologies, pursuing our vision of 'Progress for Humanity'.
- Kia Corporation
- With more than 80 years of heritage as a global automotive manufacturer, Kia is transforming itself into a sustainable mobility solution leader – going beyond the traditional concept of transportation. Guided by its mid to long-term strategy, ‘Plan S’, Kia is accelerating its shift toward electrification, positioning the brand at the forefront of mainstream electric vehicle adoption. By expanding its Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) lineup and developing a comprehensive ecosystem, Kia is redefining how people move. Through innovative spaces and experiences that creates meaningful moments, Kia brings its vision of “Movement that Inspires” to life – enabling a better way of living.
- Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
- As one of Hyundai Motor Group’s global research and development centers, Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) serves as HMG’s design, technology, and engineering organization for North America. Leveraging dedicated engineering facilities and highly skilled support staff across affiliate sites throughout the United States—including Alabama, California, Georgia, and Michigan—HATCI supports new model development for HMG’s North American operations as well as global programs.
- Boston Dynamics
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Boston Dynamics is the global leader in developing highly mobile robots for tackling industry's toughest challenges. Our robots enable automation in unstructured spaces from industrial plants to warehouses.
Our mission is to create exceptional robots that enrich people's lives and reduce dangerous, repetitive work. We are driven to develop robots that fit seamlessly into our lives and expand human potential. Boston Dynamics has just begun to scratch the surface of what robots can do.
- Hyundai Motor America
- At Hyundai Motor America, our goal is to be the best we can be as an automobile company, a global corporate citizen, and simply as human beings. We are a group of people who strive to care more, and what grounds us all, collectively and individually are these core values.
- Kia America
- Kia America (KUS) oversees sales, marketing, and distribution across the North American market. Through an extensive dealer network throughout the United States, the company offers a diverse portfolio of vehicles, including sedans and SUVs designed to meet a wide range of customer needs. As the official automotive partner of the NBA and LPGA, Kia America enhances brand visibility while strengthening its competitive position in the market. In addition, the company produces select vehicle models at its U.S. manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, and operates business strategies specifically tailored to the North American marketplace.
- Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America
- Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America(HMGMA) is located just outside of Savannah, Georgia and has a highly-connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system where all processes of production—order collection, procurement, logistics and production—are optimized utilizing AI and data.The innovative manufacturing system is designed to create a human-centered work environment with robots assisting human workers to build more than 500,000 vehicles per year including Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis.
- Motinal
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Motional has been revolutionizing driverless technology for decades. Our DNA — a joint venture between automotive technology expert Aptiv and vehicle manufacturing leader Hyundai Motor Group — uniquely positions us to fundamentally change the way the world moves.
We harness deep industry experience in our mission to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs). Motional works closely with public and private partners to pair advanced driverless technology with a viable path to commercialization.
- 42dot
- 42dot Inc. is the global software center of Hyundai Motor Group and a mobility AI company leading the transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). By advancing the development of core technologies including autonomous driving and vehicle software, 42dot is shaping a new standard for mobility.