Kakao Talk’s 15th-anniversary workshop, attended by over 160 executives from the group, was held at the Kakao AI Campus in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Jeong Jin-ah, the CEO and head of the CA Council, delivered a keynote speech at the “One Kakao Summit,” highlighting Kakao’s journey from the outset of the mobile revolution 15 years ago to its plans for the future.
Kakao’s executives gathered to discuss future growth strategies for the first time, marking the occasion of Kakao Talk’s 15th anniversary. The workshop included various group company heads, such as from KakaoGames, Kakao Mobility, and KakaoBank, and Jeong emphasized the importance of adapting to the rapid changes brought by AI, referring to it as an “Innovation Window.”
The strategy includes utilizing diverse language models, creating an ecosystem vision for integrated services like messaging and finance, and building comprehensive user data. Jeong stressed the need for precise strategy and efficient investment against global tech competition. Executives were urged to exercise cautious yet bold leadership suited for the AI era.
Presentations from company leaders continued, with insights from Kim Jae-yong of Kakao Piccoma about its significant global presence, Yoon Ho-young of KakaoBank discussing AI-financial integration, and Ryu Geung-sun of Kakao Mobility outlining a vision for collaborative growth. The event also featured reflections on Kakao’s 15-year journey and strategies for the growth of KakaoTalk.