Beyond the Skyline: Reimagining Urban Futures in South Korea will bring together leading voices from architecture, engineering, development, sustainability, and urban strategy to examine how cities can grow vertically while remaining livable, resilient, and people-centered.

Hosted by WSP and sponsored by TK Elevator, with support from the Society of Vertical City and Architecture, the program will feature expert presentations and two engaging panel discussions focused on the evolving role of density, design innovation, and sustainability in shaping tomorrow’s urban environments.

The evening will open with welcome remarks from industry and academic leaders, followed by a presentation from Dr. Peng Du, Asia Regional Director of CVU, on emerging trends and opportunities influencing the future of vertical urbanism in Asia.

The program will conclude with networking and refreshments, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with professionals across the built environment sector and continue the conversation around the future of cities in South Korea and beyond.

Agenda

3:30pm-4:00pm: Check in

4:00pm-4:10pm: Opening Address

  • Prof. Jong Soo Cho, President, Society of Vertical City and Architecture (SVCA) / Professor, Konkuk University
  • Jong-Chul Choi, Managing Director, WSP Korea

4:10pm-4:30pm: Presentation

4:30pm-5:20pm: Panel Discussion I

High-Density, High-Quality: Humanizing Urban Density

  • Moderator: Randy Simes, Head of Advisory, Singapore & Asian Regions, WSP
  • Panelist: Senior Representative, Sampyo
  • Panelist: Senior Representative, Hines
  • Panelist: Dal-Ho Lee, Senior Associate Principal, SOM
  • Panelist: Peter Brannan, Managing Director, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Arquitectonica

5:20pm-6:10pm: Panel Discussion II

Innovating Sustainability in Tall Buildings

  • Moderator: Peter Kloepping, Major Project Consulting and Execution, TKE
  • Panelist: Sejin Kim, Associate Partner, Foster + Partners
  • Panelist: Garett Hwang, Director, UNS
  • Panelist: Andrew Luong, Director, Arup
  • Panelist: Dr. Kwang Ryang Chung, President, CNP Dongyang / CVU Fellow

6:10pm-6:15pm: Closing Remarks

  • Billy Cho, CEO, TKE Korea

6:15pm-7:30pm: Networking Reception