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Silicon Valley Privacy-Preserving AI Forum

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posted: 12-Mar-2026 & updated: 13-Mar-2026

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K-PAI Community Members, Friends, Security Researchers, Cryptography Enthusiasts, and AI Innovators!

⚡ THE QUANTUM SHIELD RISES! ⚡

Following our powerful February forum on battery innovation and investment wisdom, we’re diving deep into the most critical security challenge of our era: protecting AI systems in a post-quantum world.

We are thrilled to invite you to K-PAI’s 16th Forum—a comprehensive exploration of the convergence between quantum computing threats, homomorphic encryption breakthroughs, and next-generation AI security architecture.

But here’s what makes this Forum truly extraordinary – Three world-class researchers from LG Electronics will share cutting-edge work that’s shaping the future of secure AI—from encrypted similarity search to intelligent appliance security to the vision of next-generation computing itself.

Plus – extended networking time, raffle prizes, and insights into LG’s Global Recruiting Office for those interested in joining one of Korea’s leading technology innovators!

Why This Forum Matters

As AI systems scale exponentially and quantum computers advance toward breaking current encryption, three critical questions emerge:

  1. How do we protect AI inference when quantum computers can break today’s encryption? Homomorphic encryption enables computation on encrypted data—but can it work in practice at scale?

  2. What security threats are unique to AI systems? From model extraction to prompt injection to agent manipulation, AI introduces attack surfaces we’ve never encountered before.

  3. What does next-generation computing look like when security, intelligence, and energy efficiency must converge? Edge AI, encrypted computation, and privacy-preserving systems represent a fundamental architectural shift.

Mar-2026 K-PAI Forum brings together three leading LG Electronics researchers to address these questions with real-world solutions, followed by networking time to connect with security professionals, cryptographers, AI researchers, and fellow innovators.

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Event Schedule - Security Deep Dives + Networking

This Forum features an intensive technical program followed by extended networking:

Time Activity
5pm - 5:30pm Registration & Early Networking (snacks & drinks provided)
5:30pm - 6pm Talk 1 - Private AI in Practice + Q&A
6pm - 6:30pm Talk 2 - Securing Intelligent Appliances + Q&A
6:30pm - 7pm Talk 3 - Next-Generation Computing Vision + Q&A
7pm - 7:10pm Introduction to LG Global Recruiting Office
7:10pm - 7:15pm Raffle Draw! 🎉
7:15pm - 8:30pm Dinner & Extended Networking

What makes this schedule special

LG Electronics is providing snacks and refreshments during early registration (5pm-5:30pm) so you can network comfortably before the technical sessions begin. After three intensive deep-dives into cutting-edge security research, enjoy dinner and over an hour (virtually infinite horizon! ★^^★) of networking—plus raffle prizes and insights into career opportunities at LG!

Come for the quantum-resistant cryptography. Stay for the connections. Leave with both knowledge and relationships that last.

Talk 1 – Private AI in Practice - Deploying Encrypted Similarity Search with Fully Homomorphic Encryption

Speaker – Bahattin Yildiz - Director, Advanced Security at Emerging Technology Lab, LG Electronics

Korean Title – 실무에서의 프라이빗 AI - 동형암호를 활용한 암호화 유사도 검색 배포

Homomorphic encryption promises to enable computation on encrypted data—but can it actually work in production? This talk bridges the gap between cryptographic theory and real-world deployment.

Bahattin will present a high-level introduction to Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and discuss how it moves beyond academic research into practical deployment for privacy-preserving AI applications. The session highlights LG’s recent work on encrypted similarity search, a core building block for applications like facial recognition and personalized services, developed as part of a privacy-preserving edge AI system.

What You’ll Learn

  • FHE Fundamentals Understanding how homomorphic encryption enables computation on encrypted data without decryption
  • From Theory to Practice Engineering challenges and solutions for deploying FHE at scale
  • Encrypted Similarity Search How to perform vector similarity operations (critical for modern AI) while data remains encrypted
  • Real-World Applications Facial recognition, personalized recommendations, and edge AI scenarios where privacy is paramount
  • Performance Considerations Computational costs, optimization strategies, and when FHE makes sense

Why This Matters to K-PAI

Privacy-preserving computation is K-PAI’s foundational mission. Seeing how one of the world’s leading electronics companies is actually deploying homomorphic encryption in production systems provides concrete proof that privacy-preserving AI isn’t just theoretical—it’s happening now.

For engineers, researchers, and founders working on AI systems that handle sensitive data, this session offers actionable insights into what’s actually possible with current FHE technology.

Talk 2 – Securing Intelligent Appliances

Speaker – Jongho Shin - SW Security Task Leader, Next-Generation Security Research Department, LG Electronics

Korean Title – 지능형 가전을 위한 통합 AI 보안 아키텍처

As refrigerators, washing machines, and home devices become “intelligent,” they introduce entirely new attack surfaces. Traditional cybersecurity isn’t enough—AI-native threats require AI-aware security.

This talk introduces a comprehensive security architecture addressing threats unique to AI-powered devices - model extraction (stealing proprietary AI models), prompt injection (manipulating AI behavior through inputs), agent manipulation (corrupting autonomous decision-making), and physical-layer attacks (exploiting hardware vulnerabilities).

Jongho will present LG’s research on homomorphic encryption-based inference (protecting models during operation), AI-aware Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) that understand AI-specific attack patterns, and agent security validated through AI red teaming.

What You’ll Learn

  • AI-Native Threat Landscape Understanding attacks that only exist because of AI (prompt injection, model extraction, data poisoning)
  • Integrated Security Architecture How to protect AI systems across hardware, software, and data layers simultaneously
  • Homomorphic Inference in Practice Running AI models on encrypted inputs for privacy-preserving smart home applications
  • AI-Aware IDPS Detection systems specifically designed for AI threats vs. traditional network security
  • Red Teaming for AI Agents How LG tests autonomous systems against adversarial manipulation

Why This Matters to K-PAI

Every K-PAI member working on AI deployment faces these questions – How do we protect proprietary models? How do we prevent adversarial attacks? How do we ensure AI agents behave safely?

LG’s integrated approach—combining cryptographic protection, behavioral monitoring, and adversarial testing—represents the state of the art in defending AI systems. Whether you’re building edge AI, deploying models in production, or designing security for intelligent systems, this framework is essential.

Talk 3 – Next-Generation Computing - Privacy-Preserving AI, Encrypted Computation, and Edge Intelligence

Speaker – HyoJun Im - Head of Next-Generation Computing Research Lab, LG Electronics

Korean Title – 차세대 컴퓨팅: 프라이버시 보호 AI, 암호화 연산, 엣지 지능화

This talk steps back to present the vision – What does computing look like when security, intelligence, and energy efficiency must all converge?

HyoJun Im will introduce the mission and research focus of LG’s Next-Generation Computing Research Institute, highlighting its role in advancing systems that are simultaneously secure (protecting privacy at every layer), intelligent (leveraging AI without sacrificing security), and energy-efficient (enabling edge deployment without datacenter power budgets).

What You’ll Learn

  • The Vision How LG is architecting computing systems for a privacy-first, AI-powered, energy-constrained future
  • Research Priorities Core challenges the Next-Generation Computing Lab is tackling
  • Edge Intelligence Why computation must move to the edge and how privacy-preserving techniques enable it
  • Encrypted Computation at Scale Long-term roadmap for making homomorphic encryption practical across consumer devices
  • Integration Strategy How cryptography, hardware acceleration, and AI optimization work together

Why This Matters to K-PAI

This isn’t just about individual technologies—it’s about how they integrate into a coherent future. Understanding LG’s strategic vision helps K-PAI members see where the entire field is heading and what skills, research directions, and business opportunities will matter most.

For researchers, this session reveals what one of the world’s largest electronics companies believes is worth investing in. For founders and engineers, it illuminates where the market is going.

Special Session

– LG Global Recruiting Office (GRO)

Presenter – YoungKi An - Head of Global Recruiting Office, LG Electronics

After the technical deep-dives, LG’s Global Recruiting Office will share insights into career opportunities at LG Electronics for researchers, engineers, and innovators passionate about next-generation computing, AI security, and privacy-preserving systems.

What You’ll Learn

  • LG Electronics’ research priorities and expansion areas in Silicon Valley and Korea
  • Open positions in AI security, cryptography, edge computing, and related fields
  • How LG supports researchers transitioning between academia and industry
  • Global career pathways within LG’s innovation ecosystem

Why This Matters

If the technical talks inspire you to work on these problems at scale, this is your chance to learn how. LG is actively building teams in exactly these areas—and K-PAI members are ideal candidates.

Raffle Time! 🎉

LG Electronics has prepared raffle prizes to celebrate our community! After the GRO introduction, we’ll draw winners for exciting prizes.

This is K-PAI’s way of adding fun to forums—because serious technical content and enjoyment aren’t mutually exclusive. The best communities know how to celebrate together!

Dinner & Extended Networking (7:15pm - 8:30pm)

Over an hour of networking!

Dinner and refreshments, generously sponsored by LG Electronics North America, create the perfect environment for meaningful connections.

Professional Connections

  • Meet LG researchers and recruiters (potential collaborators or employers!)
  • Connect with security researchers, cryptographers, AI engineers
  • Discover career opportunities in quantum-resistant cryptography and AI security
  • Build relationships across Korean and Silicon Valley tech ecosystems

Technical Exchange

  • Discuss homomorphic encryption implementation challenges with people deploying it
  • Explore AI security architectures with practitioners defending real systems
  • Share insights on edge intelligence and privacy-preserving computation
  • Debate the future of encrypted computation and quantum threats

Cross-Pollination

  • Security researchers meet AI engineers (defense strategies emerge)
  • Cryptographers meet product builders (practical constraints clarify theory)
  • Academic researchers meet industry practitioners (collaboration opportunities form)
  • Founders meet engineers (teams get built)

Cultural Community

  • Connect with fellow Korean professionals navigating Silicon Valley’s security landscape
  • Learn about opportunities at LG and other Korean tech leaders
  • Share experiences and build the support network that matters

Pro Tips for Networking Success

  1. Ask about implementation details! These speakers are deploying this tech in production—go deep.
  2. Connect researchers with complementary expertise. “You work on FHE optimization? Meet someone doing edge AI deployment.”
  3. Follow up within 48 hours! Security and crypto communities are tight-knit—make the connection count.
  4. Explore career opportunities thoughtfully. LG is hiring, and K-PAI members have the right background.
  5. Have fun! The raffle, the food, the conversations—enjoy the community we’ve built.

Dinner & Venue Sponsor - LG Electronics North America

We are deeply grateful to LG Electronics North America for sponsoring this entire forum—providing the venue, registration snacks and drinks, networking dinner, raffle prizes, and most importantly, three world-class researchers sharing cutting-edge work!

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics is a global innovation leader in technology and manufacturing, with a 2023 global revenue of over $60 billion. Beyond consumer electronics, LG is a powerhouse in advanced research—particularly in AI security, quantum-resistant cryptography, edge computing, and next-generation computing architectures.

LG’s Silicon Valley Presence:

LG’s Silicon Valley Lab serves as a critical innovation hub, connecting LG’s global R&D with the world’s leading technology ecosystem. The lab focuses on emerging technologies including AI security, privacy-preserving computation, autonomous systems, and edge intelligence—exactly the topics of tonight’s forum.

Why LG’s Research Matters:

When a company deploying AI in hundreds of millions of devices worldwide invests in homomorphic encryption and quantum-resistant security, it signals where the industry is heading. LG isn’t just researching these technologies academically—they’re building them into products that will reach consumers globally.

Tonight’s GRO session provides insights into joining teams working on exactly the problems presented in this forum.

Learn more: LG Electronics

Why You Should Attend

If you’re a security researcher or cryptographer

  • See homomorphic encryption deployed in production (not just papers!)
  • Understand AI-native security threats and integrated defense architectures
  • Connect with LG researchers pushing the boundaries of encrypted computation
  • Explore career opportunities in privacy-preserving AI at scale

If you’re an AI/ML engineer or researcher

  • Learn how to protect your models from extraction and adversarial attacks
  • Discover privacy-preserving inference techniques you can actually use
  • Understand security constraints that will shape AI deployment
  • Meet security experts who can help you build more robust systems

If you work on edge computing or IoT

  • Understand how intelligent appliances introduce new attack surfaces
  • Learn integrated security architectures for edge AI deployment
  • Discover energy-efficient encrypted computation techniques
  • Connect with researchers solving the same problems you face

If you’re a founder or startup employee

  • Understand where AI security and privacy tech is heading (competitive advantage)
  • Learn what’s actually deployable vs. still research (realistic roadmaps)
  • Connect with potential advisors, collaborators, or acqui-hire targets
  • Meet LG recruiters if joining a larger organization appeals

If you’re interested in quantum computing

  • Understand post-quantum cryptography in the context of AI systems
  • Learn why quantum-resistant security matters now, not later
  • Discover practical approaches to quantum-safe AI deployment

If you’re exploring career transitions

  • LG is actively hiring in these exact domains
  • Meet researchers who’ve bridged academia and industry
  • Understand what skills and research directions matter most
  • Discover global career pathways within LG’s ecosystem

If you’re part of K-PAI’s community

  • Reconnect with friends from past forums
  • Welcome new members passionate about privacy-preserving AI
  • Participate in raffle for fun prizes!
  • Celebrate the relationships that make everything else possible

Target Audience

Everyone who is or wants to be part of the K-PAI community!

  • Current K-PAI members (you’re the guests of honor!)
  • Past forum attendees (welcome back!)
  • Anyone interested in joining our community
  • Friends and colleagues of K-PAI members
  • Security researchers and cryptographers
  • AI/ML engineers and researchers
  • Edge computing and IoT professionals
  • Anyone passionate about privacy-preserving AI
  • People who value genuine professional community
  • Anyone curious about career opportunities at LG Electronics

Special invitation to:

  • Researchers working on homomorphic encryption, secure computation, or post-quantum cryptography
  • Engineers building AI systems that handle sensitive data
  • Security professionals defending AI-powered systems
  • Anyone navigating the intersection of Korean and Silicon Valley tech ecosystems

We will see you all there!

Best regards,
K-PAI Committee

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