SEOUL, April 20, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced it will host its inaugural HMG Tech Talent Forum from September 17–18, 2026, at the San Jose McEnery Center in Silicon Valley, California, and launch a corresponding Global Tech Talent Recruitment program alongside the event.

The initiatives are designed to attract leading global technology professionals as the Group expands its business portfolio into innovative sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. 

The HMG Tech Talent Forum is a conference-style event which will be held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in Silicon Valley, a global hub for technology innovation. It will feature open discussions with key technology leaders representing the Group, offering insights into its vision for future mobility. The Forum will also serve as a key opportunity to unveil the Group’s global talent strategy aligned with its vision.

Key executives, including Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz, President and Head of Advanced Vehicle Platform Division at Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of 42dot, Minwoo Park, President and Head of R&D Division at Hyundai Motor Group, Manfred Harrer, and Executive Vice President and Hyundai Motor Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Hae In Kim, will take the stage for keynote speeches at the Forum, where they will engage directly with top talent.

“In AI-driven and autonomous mobility, competition is not defined solely by technological advancement, but by the depth of our connection with the people who build it and the clarity of the vision we share. This human-centric approach is the essence of our commitment, and this Forum is our invitation to the global talent who will help us turn that vision into reality.” – Minwoo Park, President and Head of Advanced Vehicle Platform Division at Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of 42dot

The Forum will feature a tech‑focused session, enabling in‑depth discussions on advanced technologies. The session will be organized into thematic tracks, including AI, robotics, autonomous driving, smart manufacturing, SW/IT and battery/hydrogen, to encourage active participation in discussions.

Attendees will also have the chance to engage in hands-on experiences with the Group’s advanced technological achievements and vision for the future.

“Building on Hyundai Motor Group’s momentum toward becoming a global mobility leader, we are focused on securing top-tier tech talent to lead future technologies, such as physical AI. The HMG Tech Talent Forum will serve as a meaningful opportunity to discover top talent and foster technical collaboration.” – Hae In Kim, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Hyundai Motor Group

The event will be jointly hosted by nine key Group affiliates:

• Hyundai Motor Company – South Korea 
• Hyundai Motor America (HMA) – U.S. (Fountain Valley, CA)
• Kia Corporation – South Korea
• Kia America – U.S. (Irvine, CA)
• Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) – U.S. (Ann Arbor, MI)
• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) – U.S. (Savannah, GA)
• Boston Dynamics – U.S. (Boston, MA)
• Motional – U.S. (Boston, MA)
• 42dot – South Korea

Further details regarding the programs will be announced in due course. Those interested in attending the Forum can register via the official website from April 20 to June 30.

The exhibition program will be open to general visitors, who can register on site on the day of the event. Networking opportunities with HR representatives, including coffee chats and CV registration, will also be available.

Running from April 20 to May 22, the Global Tech Talent Recruitment program welcomes outstanding global talent to apply for various positions at Hyundai Motor Group. Registration is available through the official website. 

Candidates who pass the initial interviews will receive an official invitation to the Forum and proceed with final interviews on site, without the need for separate registration.

Through these strategic initiatives, the Group is committed to actively securing top talent in future technology fields, reinforcing its position as a global mobility leader.