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Corporate Information Hyundai Motor Group Opens HMG Tech Talent Forum 2026, Connecting Global Talent with Future Technology Vision
Hyundai Motor Group Opens HMG Tech Talent Forum 2026, Connecting Global Talent with Future Technology Vision
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today opens the HMG Tech Talent Forum 2026 in Silicon Valley, bringing together global talent, industry experts and the Group’s technology leaders to share insights on the future of mobility and emerging technologies.
Under the theme “Go Beyond Together,” the two-day Forum offers participants an opportunity to experience the Group’s technology vision, real-world innovation projects and diverse career opportunities across its global technology network.
The Forum opens this afternoon at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center with a welcome reception, followed by keynote speeches with four of the Group’s top technology and HR leaders. Structured as a relay in which each speaker is introduced after the next, the session reflects the cross-affiliate collaboration at the heart of the Forum’s “Global One Team” message.
In total, nine of the Group’s affiliates are hosting the event: Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America (HMA), Kia Corporation, Kia America, Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Boston Dynamics, Motional and 42dot.
In the keynote speeches, Hyundai Motor Group’s key leaders will share the Group’s future technology vision and approach to advancing innovation through engineering, AI, real-world deployment and global talent.
José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, will deliver the Forum's opening keynote, "Our Future Business & Tech Strategy" During the speech, he will outline the Group’s future business and technology strategy and vision for leading the next era of mobility.
Hyundai is becoming a technology and physical AI company. We are building robots, deploying autonomous vehicles, and developing software to make it all work seamlessly. The strength of our core business, and the scale provided by the Hyundai Motor Group, means we have the financial firepower and scale to achieve our ambitious vision. We’re looking forward to sharing that vision with some of the world’s top tech talent at this forum.
President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company
Manfred Harrer, President and Head of R&D Division of Hyundai Motor Group, will highlight the Group’s approach to combining strong engineering fundamentals with AI-enabled and virtual development capabilities. He will also share the Group’s ambition to become a reference point for advanced engineering across vehicle hardware and software, batteries, hydrogen and robotics.
Fundamentals first. Then innovation on top. I believe it is the path that creates products people can trust. And it creates an engineering organization where talented people can learn, grow, and make a real impact. The question is not physical versus virtual — it's how we combine decades of real-world engineering experience with the speed of virtual development and AI. This is where I want this organization to lead, not follow.
President and Head of R&D Division, Hyundai Motor Group
Minwoo Park, President and Head of the Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) Division of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of 42dot, will share the Group’s Physical AI vision, centered on real-world data and continuous learning to advance safer, more intelligent mobility. Park will point to the Group's global scale and the vast real-world data generated by producing seven to eight million vehicles annually across diverse regions, climates and markets as key to its Physical AI plans.
The truth is, many of the hardest problems are still unsolved. That's what makes this moment so exciting. We're building a world-class Physical AI organization, powered by real-world experience,
real-world deployment, and real-world impact.
President and Head of Advanced Vehicle Platform Division, Hyundai Motor Group, and CEO of 42dot
Hae In Kim, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Hyundai Motor Group, will present how the Group brings together technology, global scale and talent to turn innovation into real-world impact. Kim will point to the Group's global ecosystem — more than 75 group companies, over 336,000 people including more than 20,000 researchers and engineers, and 32 R&D centers — as the foundation that allows ideas to move quickly from concept to real-world deployment.
Why Hyundai? Technology. Scale. People. The technology to work on some of the most important challenges ahead. The scale to turn ideas into real-world impact. And the opportunity to work alongside people who will challenge you, teach you, and make you better. For those of you considering where to take your career next, my message is simple. Hyundai is a place where you can do meaningful work, take on bigger challenges, and grow alongside some of the best.
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Hyundai Motor Group
Under the theme “Technology Shaping What’s Next,” the Leaders Panel Talk will bring together Manfred Harrer and Minwoo Park with other Group leaders including:
The panel will explore how AI, robotics, autonomous driving, electrification and smart manufacturing will reshape industries over the next decade, and the Group’s role in driving this transformation.
Panelists will discuss a range of topics including the future of Physical AI, software-defined manufacturing, next-generation energy solutions, and the challenges of scaling emerging technologies in real-world environments.
The session will also examine how organizations can move from proof-of-concept projects to continuous learning and deployment at scale, both on the road and on the factory floor, followed by a live Q&A with participants.
The Forum also features Tech Sessions across six core areas:
Held on the opening day, the first Tech Session will bring together Group leaders and affiliate experts to share insights from real-world developments on the six technical areas, including Physical AI, E&E architecture and electrification technology.
The second Tech Session, to be held on September 18, will feature in-depth project case studies from participating companies. These include presentations on robot deployment strategy, end-to-end autonomous driving systems, next-generation SDV architecture, and battery research.
The two-day Tech Sessions will feature a total of 36 speakers, including 27 Group employees and executives as well as nine external presenters.
An interactive exhibition, themed “Moving Beyond Mobility, Transforming What’s Next,” showcases the Group’s technology journey across three zones: Beyond the Vehicle, Beyond the Road and Beyond the Industry.
Featured physical exhibits include:
The exhibition also includes live demonstrations of Spot, MobED and CODA.
Additional technology showcases include:
Hosting the Forum in Silicon Valley reflects Hyundai Motor Group's ambition to compete for world-class technology talent along with other leading automotive and technology companies.
The Group's R&D network spans North America, Europe and Asia, including the recent Robot Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) at HMGMA in Georgia. As this footprint continues to grow, the Forum signals the Group's commitment to attracting and developing top technology talent in the region and positioning itself alongside leading global OEMs and technology companies in the race for the engineers shaping the next era of mobility.
The Forum also offers career engagement programs, including HR Coffee Chat sessions and interviews for candidates advancing through the HMG Global Tech Talent Recruitment program, launched in April with hiring managers.
Through initiatives such as the HMG Tech Talent Forum, the Group aims to further advance its technology capabilities and create new opportunities for talent to help shape the future of mobility and beyond.
For more information, visit the official Forum website at https://www.hyundaimotorgroup-talent.com or the Hyundai Motor Group LinkedIn website at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyundai-motor-group/
Kyeongjin Kim
kyeongjin.kim@hyundai.com
Global PR Team 1 · Hyundai Motor Company
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About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.
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