LG Energy Solution Holds 'BTC in Chicago'... All-Out Efforts to Secure Top Talent

CEO Kim Dong-myung and Key Executives Lead the Way

Global Recruitment Event Held with Top U.S. Universities and Research Institutes

Over 40 Participants from MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and More

Kim Dong-myung, CEO and President of LG Energy Solution, along with key executives, traveled to the United States to secure global talent that will lead the future battery market.

LG Energy Solution announced that it held the global talent event "Battery Tech Conference (BTC)" in Chicago, United States, on June 13 (local time).

LG Energy Solution held the global talent event 'Battery Tech Conference (BTC).' LG Energy Solution

The BTC is an annual recruitment-linked event hosted by LG Energy Solution, where master's and doctoral level talent from around the world are invited to learn about the company's technological capabilities and vision.

In his welcoming remarks, Kim stated, "Batteries are no longer just products but have become core infrastructure that connects all forms of energy in the world," adding, "We have organized this event to meet talent who will help shape the direction of the future energy industry together."

This event was attended by about 40 master's and doctoral students and researchers from leading universities and research institutions in North America, including MIT, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago, and Argonne National Laboratory.

The event prepared a comprehensive discussion of the future of batteries, with broad participation from experts not only in core battery research fields such as energy storage systems (ESS) and next-generation batteries but also in emerging fields like artificial intelligence (AI) and physical AI.

On this day, CEO Kim and key executives met directly with the participants to introduce LG Energy Solution's current technologies, vision, and various career paths. During the "CEO Session," Kim shared his career story from joining the company as a Ph.D. in materials engineering to becoming CEO, and discussed his experiences growing as a senior researcher through a Q&A session.

He emphasized, "I aim to grow LG Energy Solution beyond a simple battery company into an energy platform company that provides total solutions," adding, "It is R&D talent like you who will create that future." He further commented, "Building the future of batteries will not be an easy journey, but it will be a meaningful and valuable challenge."

Technical exchanges were also actively conducted. LG Energy Solution shared the current status and vision of its major research organizations, including the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Research presentations were also held on new technology fields that have recently attracted attention, such as ESS, AI and big data, and next-generation batteries.

Lee Sang-young, a renowned authority in the battery field and Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Yonsei University, was specially invited to deliver a lecture on the latest trends in battery research. Attendees shared their research areas through invited talent poster presentations and open networking sessions.

An LG Energy Solution representative stated, "The BTC has firmly established itself as a major pipeline for securing talent at LG Energy Solution, where we envision the blueprint for the battery industry together with global research talent," adding, "We will continue our efforts to accelerate future growth and secure talent that will drive innovation."

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