Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it will host the Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in California on October 3.

As the tenth edition of SDC, the event will celebrate a decade of open innovation and collaboration with developers, partners and customers with a focus on how to make the most of today’s AI innovation.

Participants are encouraged to livestream the Samsung SDC24 keynote at 10:00 am PT on October 3. The presentation will highlight the latest cross-platform innovation opportunities including ways to leverage SmartThings, Galaxy AI, Knox and Tizen for next-generation solutions. This will explore how developers can harness AI capabilities to create game-changing new apps and services while leveraging Samsung’s trusted platforms.

JH Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics, will open SDC24 with a keynote that celebrates Samsung’s vision of AI for All, which focuses on a more personalized and safe multi-device AI experience that encompasses mobile, TV and home appliances. He will also speak about Samsung’s principles for AI ethics, which is at the core of Samsung’s AI technology development. Other speakers include:

• Daehyun Kim, Corporate EVP, Global AI Center
• Sally Hyesoon Jeong, EVP, Head of Framework R&D Group, Mobile eXperience Business
• Moon-soo Kim, Corporate VP, Application S/W R&D Group
• Alex Y Lee, Corporate EVP, Visual eXperience PM
• Young Ah Lee, VP, UX Team
• Ho-bum Kwon, VP, Platform Team, Samsung Research
• Jaeyeon Jung, Corporate EVP, SmartThings Team
• Shin Baik, Head of Security Assurance Group, and more

Beyond the keynote address, SDC24 will feature breakout sessions open for attendees to collaborate and learn more about Samsung’s latest developer-focused platforms and services including SmartThings, Samsung Health, Tizen and more. Sessions will give participants opportunities to delve into its latest software developments and services, and they will also learn more about how to leverage Samsung’s AI solutions for new opportunities.

In addition, some sessions will be featured on the Open Stage, where attendees can get industry insights from experts and even meet up with a special guest speaker. Hands-on demos of the latest products and services will be available at Tech Square. At the Code Lab, developers can explore exciting new tools and software development kits (SDKs), as well as try out the latest Samsung Developers education platform, which covers a series of topics for participants to play, learn, and further develop their skills.

The keynote will be livestreamed through the Samsung YouTube and Samsung Developer sites at the time of the event.

For more information about the Samsung Developer Conference 2024, please visit http://developer.samsung.com/sdc. Further information can also be found on Twitter (@samsung_dev) and Facebook (@samsungdev) with the hashtag #SDC24.

Samsung Electronics today announced that it will host the Samsung Developer Conference 2023 (SDC23) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on October 5.

The annual conference will mark the ninth SDC since being first held in 2013. Unlike last year, when it was only possible for invited participants to attend, anyone can attend SDC23 with prior registration.

At SDC23, Samsung will highlight platform innovation including SmartThings, Bixby, Knox and Tizen.  This focus will illustrate ways Samsung’s various business areas and devices are expanding seamless customer experiences. In addition, the company will share its cooperation plan and open innovation strategies with developers and partners to build next-generation connected experiences for millions around the world.

JH Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics, will open SDC23 with a keynote that outlines the company’s vision based on tech innovation and expansion of customer experience. This technology enables a more personalized and secure customer experience with the help of platform innovation and a strengthened ecosystem. He will be joined by other Samsung executives who will share the company’s strategies in areas relating to future technologies. The list of speakers includes:

• Jaeyeon Jung, EVP, SmartThings Team
• Hobum Kwon, VP, Platform Team, Samsung Research
• Bongjun Ko, EVP, Application S/W R&D Group, Visual Display Business
• Sally Hyesoon Jung, VP, Framework R&D Group, Mobile eXperience Business
• Hon Pak, VP, Digital Health Team, Mobile eXperience Business, and more

Beyond the keynote address, SDC23 will feature breakout sessions open for attendees to have opportunities to collaborate and learn more about Samsung’s latest developer-focused platforms and tools, including One UI 6, SmartThings, Matter, Bixby, Tizen, Samsung Health and more.

In addition, some sessions will be held in the ‘Open Theater’ where participants can talk about various topics on the spot, while participants who are interested in coding can participate in actual coding through ‘Code Lab’ and receive mentoring from Samsung developers on various topics.

The keynote and major sessions will be livestreamed through Samsung YouTube and Samsung Developer sites at the time of the event.

For more information about the Samsung Developer Conference 2023, please visit http://developer.samsung.com/sdc. Further information can also be found on Twitter (@samsung_dev) and Facebook (@samsungdev) with the hashtag #SDC23.

Samsung Electronics has announced its keynote speakers and program for the Samsung Developer Conference 2021 (SDC21), which will be held on October 26^th. The annual conference, fully virtual this year, will bring together developers and creators to help shape the future of consumer experiences.

At SDC21, the company plans to share its latest updates in software, services and platforms with thousands of developers and creators to enable smarter, more seamless connectivity across Galaxy devices. The attendees will be able to discover potential opportunities to create cutting-edge solutions for millions, leveraging the expansive Samsung ecosystem.

DJ Koh, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics’ IT and Mobile Communications Business Division, will open SDC21 by addressing which direction Samsung’s strategy would head to bring innovation to consumer experience.

The following keynote speakers are lined up to discuss strategies from Samsung for platforms and ecosystems with topics ranging from security, privacy to various platforms including Bixby, SmartThings and Tizen:

• Daniel Ahn, Senior Vice President, Mobile Platform Center
• Samantha Osborne, Vice President, SmartThings Inc.
• Jeongsook Lee, Vice President, Customer Experience Office
• Yongjae Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Software R&D
• Bill Mandel, Vice President, Visual Solution Lab, Samsung Research America
• Janghyun Yoon, Executive Vice President, Mobile Software R&D

SDC21’s highlight sessions consist of three groups. The first one, Platforms Designed For Connected Experiences will explore Bixby and SmartThings’ cross-device experience and how Samsung plans to make the vision of the future Smart Home a reality.

The second session, Innovating Mobile Experience Across the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem, will take a look at the One UI 4’s innovations and foldable device design process to help developers optimize their own apps for a growing number of foldable devices.

The third session, The Evolution of Tizen and Innovative Screen Experiences, will peer into new Smart TV services from Samsung and how its ecosystem has been enhanced with Tizen 6.5.

Further, developers who want to keep abreast of industry insights and state-of-the-art technology will find Tech Talk sessions featuring top experts from Samsung very helpful. For those interested in the latest Samsung technology, it is highly recommended to visit SDC21’s Digital Tech Hub, a digital exhibition of Samsung technology with easily accessible resources.

Code Lab will offer an opportunity for developers to boost their skills with a hands-on coding experience with sample applications for testing simple scenarios. Developers can even try their codes on cutting-edge devices like Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G via remote access.

In recognition of content developers for excellence in design, innovation, quality and performance, the winners of the 2021 Best of Galaxy Store Awards will be announced in SDC21.

The SDC21 will be broadcast on the Samsung Newsroom and the SDC website on October 26, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information about the SDC21, please visit https://developer.samsung.com/sdc. Further information can also be found on Twitter (@samsung_dev) and Facebook (@samsungdev) with the hashtag #SDC21.

Samsung Canada recently announced that it will join Android Enterprise Recommended, a Google-led program aimed at making it easier for enterprise businesses to integrate mobile solutions into their operations. Participation in the program by Samsung gives our customers added assurance that it meets – and in fact exceeds – the hardware and software requirements set out by Google for the enterprise.

“Samsung is committed to helping our Canadian enterprise customers achieve their digital transformations through an industry-leading offering that includes customizable hardware, easy-to-manage software and end-to-end security,” said Jennifer Safruk, Vice President, Mobile Division, Samsung Canada. “Through the Android Enterprise Recommended program, we can help enterprise customers operationalize a reliable, more secure mobile experience, partnered with Google’s standards for security, productivity and flexibility.”

The longstanding partnership between Samsung and Google

Since the very beginning, Samsung and Google have worked closely together to provide enterprises with a more secure mobile experience. The two companies joined forces nearly a decade ago to address the most pressing challenges businesses are facing today: maintaining productivity, protecting the workforce and offering flexibility.

Specifically, over the past two years, Samsung and Google have partnered to:

• Harmonize Android Enterprise and Samsung Knox Platform for Enterprise to offer a seamless experience for Android customers who are also looking for advanced capabilities in security and device management.
• Synchronize our mobile device enrollment services (Android zero-touch enrollment and Knox Mobile Enrollment) to offer enterprise customers a variety of services that help streamline the employee onboarding experience and re-deployment of devices.

“We are excited to welcome Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets to the Android Enterprise Recommended program building upon our longstanding partnership to deliver great mobile experiences to businesses,” said David Still, Managing Director of Android Enterprise, Google. “Samsung’s participation in the program ensures Google’s customers have access to devices that offer outstanding security, efficiency and productivity and we look forward to working together more in the future.”

Read more about this in the Android Enterprise blog here.

Samsung demonstrates relentless commitment to enterprise customers

Samsung has a proven track record in delivering mobile-first enterprise solutions that help companies prepare for the business of tomorrow, including ruggedized Galaxy smartphones and tablets, cutting-edge security solutions, flexible configuration and deployment options, and innovative lifecycle management services.

Samsung is constantly innovating to be able to offer the best solutions possible for enterprise customers, even beyond the requirements set out by the Android Enterprise Recommended program, as part of its Samsung Knox Suite, which offers exemplary leading security and management features such as:

• Advanced security features, such as Dual-layered Data-At-Rest encryption, Real-time Kernel Protection, Defeat Exploit, and Sensitive Data Protection to help protect our enterprise customers from emerging threats;
• Authority for IT administrators to tailor or configure Samsung devices to their specific needs right out of the box and manage them from a central location by establishing a wide range of IT policies;
• And a system for IT administrators to easily manage their employees’ operating systems and software updates remotely to make sure the latest OS versions and security patches, once tested, are readily available for all

“SAP was one of the first companies to understand the positive impact mobile technology can have on improving the productivity and overall well being of our employees,” said Christian Lohde, Head of Android Experience at SAP SE.  “Samsung’s mobile enterprise solutions allowed us to work within the constructs of our infrastructure to easily integrate devices and ensure our business is always up and running. Their inclusion in the Android Enterprise Recommended program is further proof of the benefits Samsung can bring to enterprise businesses.”

“Centrica relies on its mobile workforce to provide the best experience possible for our customers,” said Andy Warren, Head of Mobile Telecommunications at Centrica. “Samsung has ensured our mobile fleet stays online and is protected against the latest threats impacting business today and we look forward to welcoming more Samsung products after their inclusion in the Android Enterprise Recommended program.”

What this means for Galaxy users

Select Galaxy devices running Android 11 and above, such as the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Tab S7 | S7+, and ruggedized devices including the Galaxy XCover Pro will become a part of the Android Enterprise Recommended program. This provides customers with even more options that meet Google’s standard requirements and ensures consistent device performance and user experience for businesses. Together, Google and Samsung will continue to push boundaries intended to deliver the best experiences possible in order to help enterprise customers everywhere achieve their digital transformation goals.

 
Samsung Electronics announces the expansion of its award-winning lifestyle Home Entertainment portfolio with the addition of The Terrace, its first outdoor 4K QLED TV and accompanying soundbar. Enjoy your favourite entertainment in your backyard or patio with Ultra Bright Picture Quality, built-in Smart TV features and Weather-Resistant Durability. It’s everything you love about the Samsung QLED experience, now outdoors. Learn more

Apart.
We’re all feeling it right now.
But it’s not going to define us.
Instead, let’s come together—not with hugs or handshakes
Come together from the four walls that surround us but can’t constraint us.
Together, we’ll turn living rooms into classrooms, gyms and offices that welcome in the rest of the world.
We may be apart right now. But we won’t let distance stop us living together.
Stay apart, stay together.
We’ll get through this, together.
Samsung.

#StayApartStayTogether #GetThroughThisTogether

With the holidays around the corner, children everywhere are anxiously waiting for Santa, and the children at SickKids are no different – except they worry that Santa may not find them while they receive treatment away from home.
 
To ensure that doesn’t happen, Samsung Canada partnered with Masterchef Canada’s Chef Mary Berg and some very special assistants from SickKids, to bake an unforgettable cookie for Santa at the Samsung Experience Store.
 
Up until December 24, 2019, Samsung Canada will match individual donations to the SickKids Milk & Cookies Campaign, up to a total of $25,000. Samsung is also accepting donations in-store at the Samsung Experience store locations at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Sherway Gardens and Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
 
“We are a proud supporter of SickKids and are committed to helping kids miss home a little less while they’re in the hospital,” said Jennifer Groh, Director Corporate Communications and Citizenship, Samsung Canada. “Raising awareness and funds during a time that can be very challenging for children and families is important to everyone at Samsung Canada and is part of our continued, meaningful partnership with SickKids.”
 
To help spread the holiday cheer and donate, visit http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/samsung.

Executives and Employees Look Forward to Building a Worthy Legacy

At the anniversary event, executives and employees marked the achievements over the past half-century and pledged to embark on a new journey toward a leading Centennial company.

Kinam Kim, Vice Chairman & CEO of DS Division, shared three key goals towards Samsung’s continued growth in the next chapter of the company’s life.

“Unpredictable change, driven by material shifts in demographics and consumer behavior, will be a hallmark of the next era of the technology industry,” he noted. “So to ensure our survival in the new era, we must pursue relentless self-innovation. We must never cease to learn, be bold and fearless in our pursuits and execute thoroughly when undertaking all our tasks.”

The second goal reflects the Company’s philosophy of always putting the customer at the heart of its business. “By staying ahead of their needs and expectations and by finding ways to thrive in evolving markets, we can continue to ensure that customers are at the center of our business,” stressed Vice Chairman Kim.

Finally, “Let us all work together to help Samsung continue to evolve into a company that contributes to a better world and stay a respected and beloved company for future generations,” he said. “I ask that all of us not forget our responsibilities as good corporate citizens in the journey.”

Samsung executives and workers around the world have been engaging in volunteer work in recent weeks to give back to their communities to show its appreciation and to mark, in a more meaningful way, the company’s anniversary. The activities included donation campaigns and education projects for young students.

From creating, to sharing, to consuming digital content, technology is playing a significant role in how Canadians are engaging with culture.

At any given moment across Canada, smartphone users are experiencing and sharing local and national cultural moments simultaneously, through the smartphone in the palm of their hand. These moments – from Thanksgiving celebrations to our favourite fall television debuts – are being captured and shared in real-time, with technology playing the role of cultural enabler.

“We’re in an era where technology is as much a part of mass culture as music and sports. People are really engaged in this category and excited about what’s coming next. This is culture.” said David Allard, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Canada.

For Samsung, these trends present real opportunity to leverage timely moments where the brand intersects with relevant cultural trends, cutting through the noise and providing space for impactful conversations with consumers. In recognizing that consumers buy or switch brands based on their stand in culture, Samsung continues to empower its users with the innovative tools they need to access and engage with culture in a meaningful way, brought to life through robust partnerships that show, rather than tell, an authentic brand story.

David Allard went on to say, “Really thinking about technology from that perspective unlocks our ability to bring to life our brand purpose in culturally relevant ways. And we’re always trying to think about how we launch product innovation by bringing that sense of possibility and discovery to Canadians.”

Most recently, this approach has delivered #PowerUp, an exciting campaign in partnership with Director X, one of Canada’s most prolific directors and cultural icons. Created to deliver a never-been-done-before music video captured solely on the Galaxy Note10 device, #PowerUp embodies Samsung’s commitment to being culturally relevant in Canada – providing meaningful technology advancements in a way that makes culture accessible for how Canadians are living and sharing today.

#PowerUp – Bringing the Galaxy Note10+ to life

This fall, Samsung kicked off its partnership with Director X, which included support for his mentorship program Popp Rok – a Toronto-based production company that seeks to empower the next generation of creators and storytellers. Through the #PowerUp campaign, Director X challenged three sets of up-and-coming Canadian artists and directors to develop three memorable and impactful music videos, all captured on the Galaxy Note10 device. It is the latest example of Samsung’s ongoing promise to celebrate the Canadian creative spirit and give Canadians the freedom to work and create the way they want – brought to life through the lens of a device that is inspired by a generation that flows seamlessly between work and life.

A trusted visionary for artists for Drake, Rihanna, and Rosalia, Director X has worked quietly behind-the-scenes for some of the world’s top A-list celebrities. Best known for raising the bar and redefining the expectations for today’s hottest music videos, Director X has made an extraordinary impact on the pop-culture scene. X’s creativity has brought us the likes of Drake’s “Hotline Bling”; Rihanna’s “Work” and Rosalia’s “Con Altura”– some of the most visually distinctive music videos ever produced. He seeks out new inspiration everywhere – once, he created mood boards out of print magazine clippings. Today, he recognizes the importance of technology in finding new creative approaches, and uses Instagram to curate his own collection of images for personal inspiration.

In challenging his directors and artists to capture their #PowerUp music videos, Director X also acknowledges how new technology – and especially smartphones – are helping to mold the cultural experience. Referencing unique new features available on the Note10 – from an Ultra Wide angle lens, to super-slow motion video capture and zoom-in audio, X calls out that these new tools enable creators to reimagine their art.

“This phone’s technology takes us one step further. It has a ton of features that have allowed our #PowerUp directors to capture something that they couldn’t have with traditional video gear,” he noted. “Different angles, shots, framing – you name it. Using a different tool is helping us make different art.”

One video, directed by Kat Webber for Liz Lokre’s “No Doubt,” leverages the device’s water resistance rating to capture parts of the video while submerged – technology that isn’t new to Samsung devices, but when paired with impressive camera advances, allows creators to take on new tasks through a different lens.

As Director X puts it: “If you’ve got a great idea and push the limits of what you can do with it, you can really engage with people in a new kind of way,” he says. “This is the fun of being creative, you go and do it and experiment – you have some fun and you see what you got at the end.”

Travelling from Los Angeles to Toronto, and all around the world, X is constantly finding new ways to deliver industry-defying creative. “The industry has changed so much over the years in terms of how you create content. You used to rely on teams, cameras, lighting – and these are still critical – but with a good eye, you can also capture something beautiful right off your phone,” X remarks.

“The right technology opens a whole new door for creators. It’s why I love being part of #TeamGalaxy – it’s all about pushing boundaries.”

Empowering the Next-Generation of Canadian Culture

Growing up in Toronto, Director X, then known as Julien Christian Lutz, always had his eyes on creating something bigger and better. At 17 years old, he was taken under the wing of his icon, Hype Williams. During this internship, Julien hustled to become a core member of his production team.

From there it was like an avalanche of creativity. X started working on music videos, art installations and eventually launched his production company, Popp Rok, where he now helps to foster next generation talent. Today he is a go-to partner for some of the biggest names in Hollywood – but he’s never forgotten where he came from and the mentors that helped him realize his potential.

Even as one of the world’s most sought after directors, Julien makes it a priority to nurture up-and-coming artists and takes time out of his busy schedule to mentor the next generation of talent. Through Popp Rok, Director X works alongside emerging artists and directors, helping them push their creative limits.

“Every generation brings a new perspective, a new direction, and that fuels creativity,” Julien notes. “And that discovery process isn’t one-way. If we can’t learn, experience and create together, we leave so much unexplored – we have a shared responsibility to learn from each other.”

As he challenges his three up-and-coming directors to create their own music videos that leverage the power of a camera that is right in their pocket, Julien sees a parallel to every Canadian who has a creative spirit. He encourages those Canadians to take the tools they have – including their smartphones – and create, share, and engage with others who share their passion.

“The best piece of advice I ever received was from Hype Williams: That voice inside that’s telling you, ‘you suck,’ don’t listen to it.”

More than ever, Canadians can participate, create, and share their own pieces of what Canadian culture means to them, all thanks to the technology they carry with them every day.

“Seeing the power of the Galaxy Note10+ has been amazing. We’re shining a light on next generation talent, using next generation tech,” he explained. “It’s going to be a good one. We’re making something amazing with this project.”

By harnessing the power of the Galaxy Note10, Samsung is proud to provide the next generation of Canada’s creative class – with the tools they need to Do What You Can’t.