Pioneer Forum
Pioneer Forum is designed as a platform where distinguished leaders from technology, finance, healthcare, education, and other key sectors can engage in deep cross-disciplinary dialogue and share insights on topics that shape not only industry development but also broader social progress and generational impact.
The theme for this inaugural edition is “AI: The New Frontier of Industry Transformation,” focusing on how AI is redefining industry landscapes, reshaping societal structures, and influencing talent cultivation for the future.
To ensure meaningful and sincere exchanges, this forum will maintain a small, closed-door format, featuring roundtable discussions and thoughtful dialogues in a candid setting. A modest networking reception will follow, providing space for participants to continue conversations and foster connections.
Event Details
Theme: AI – The New Frontier of Industry Transformation
Format: Closed-door roundtable discussions & dialogues, followed by a private networking reception
Scale: Approximately 60 esteemed leaders
Date: July 11, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10PM
Location: Penn Club
Our Panelist
Christian Yongwhan Lim
VP of Engineering, Arklex AI, ex- lead at Google, Two Sigma
Steven Huang
Director of Data Analytics at Target, ex- lead at CK, Disney
Martin Bittner
CEO @ Redouble AI (YC S24), Serial Entrepreneur
Andy Li
Director @ Bank of America, ex-head at Wells Fargo, exAmazon
Alexa Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO, SpreadX AI
Former Publicist @ Bevel (acquired for $75M) , GTM @ Bitlayer, Vana, Led Huawei's APAC campaign @ Ogilvy
Tomislav Galjanic
Director of Analytics & Data Science @ Institute of International Education

Opening Remarks
The forum opened with inspiring remarks from the organizing team, emphasizing the importance of cross-industry collaboration in the age of AI.

Welcome Speech
A warm welcome from the visionary behind the Pioneer Forum, whose words inspired connection, ambition, and a shared sense of purpose.

Keynote Address
Our keynote speaker kicked off the event with a forward-looking vision of AI innovation and collaboration across industries. Meet our speakers.

Interactive Q&A
Speakers engaged directly with the audience, sharing insights and answering questions in a dynamic, open conversation.

Focused Discussion
An exclusive exchange led by a distinguished guest, offering sharp perspectives on niche industry topics.

Networking Reception
Attendees connected over drinks and ideas, building partnerships that extend beyond the event.