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.

Launched in conjunction with this August’s Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, Galaxy Experience has showcased the all-new Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 via immersive spaces and interactive activities. The London and New York events saw over 106,000 participants visit the spaces over their 21-day opening period, which took place from August 11 to August 31.

The San Francisco Galaxy Experience will run for three weeks, this coming October, letting attendees get hands-on with new devices including Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, the Galaxy Watch5 series and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and exciting features and experiences. The Galaxy Experience will also feature fun programs such as a pin collection and photo challenges. Participants will be able to receive special gifts, including a Galaxy x BTS giveaway.

The event will be held at 111 Powell Street in San Francisco and will run from October 7 to October 28. If you are in the area, make sure to drop by for a firsthand look into what Samsung has in store for the Galaxy series. In the meantime, check out the photos below for a sneak peek at the new location, as well as some of the highlights from the London and New York events.

Samsung Electronics today announced it will host the Samsung Developer Conference 2022 (SDC22) at the Moscone North in San Francisco on October 12. The annual conference, which will be held both in-person and virtually, will highlight Samsung’s plans to evolve the SmartThings platform and collaborate with developers and creators to build next generation connected experiences for millions around the world.

At SDC22, Samsung is expected to share updates for its software, services and platforms, including SmartThings, to enable a better, more connected world for all. The company will showcase its vision for Calm Technology, where devices connect seamlessly for a more intelligent consumer experience that takes place instantly.

Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics, will open SDC22’s keynote address by sharing more about the company’s vision. He will be joined by other Samsung executives, who will share the company’s strategies in areas like future technologies. Other speakers include:

• Sebastian Seung, President & Head of Samsung Research
• Yongjae Kim, EVP, Deputy Head of R&D Team, Visual Display Business
• Sang Kim, SVP & Head of Product & Marketing, Samsung Electronics America
• Jaeyeon Jung, VP & Head of SmartThings, Mobile eXperience Business
• Hyesoon Jung, VP & Head of Framework R&D Group, Mobile eXperience Business
• Mark Benson, Head of SmartThings
• Anil Yadav, Head of Bixby Lab, Samsung Research America

Beyond the keynote address, SDC22 will feature breakout sessions open to both in-person and virtual participants. These breakout sessions provide opportunities to collaborate and learn more about Samsung’s latest developer-focused platforms and tools, including Bixby, One UI 5, SmartThings and Matter, Samsung Wallet, Tizen and more, along with opportunities to explore partner ecosystems.

The onsite event will feature hands-on experiences in Samsung’s Tech Square, including opportunities to explore new SmartThings scenarios and Samsung’s latest innovations. The event will also feature networking opportunities and various onsite activities.

SDC22 will host additional activations for those joining online, including the Code Lab, where developers can collaborate and sharpen their coding skills.

For more information about the Samsung Developer Conference 2022, please visit http://developer.samsung.com/sdc. Further information can also be found on Twitter (@samsung_dev) and Facebook (@samsungdev) with the hashtag #SDC22.

“All Samsung Electronics products will be connected and form an IoT (Internet of Things) ecosystem with external partners. We will lead the hyper connectivity of the future,” said BK Yoon, CEO of the Consumer Electronics (CE) Business at Samsung Electronics at a press meeting at IFA 2017.

Samsung Electronics is one of the few global companies that covers everything from IT and home appliances to integral abilities and components including an IoT platform, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), voice recognition, wireless communication, semi-conductor chips, sensors and security solutions. The company also offers the best B2B solutions for vehicles, communication, electricity, distribution, content and other areas of interest to the company’s global partners.

CEO Yoon revealed his business vision and said “Samsung will draw out synergies from all product lines. By connecting them to the external IoT ecosystem, we will be able to provide added value to the customers along with enhancements to their everyday life experiences.”

The company’s plan is to first connect all Samsung products by 2020. The products will be connected based on Samsung Connect, a cloud computing based integral platform and application, and also controlled by it. The smartphone intelligent interface Bixby will allow easy control over IoT services. In order to increase the synergy effects from the company, Samsung is currently running an IoT committee in which each department is participating. Furthermore, a task force team is in operation to provide comprehensive IoT and AI services.

Samsung also leads the establishment and spread of IoT standards as a board member of the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), the biggest IoT standardization group in the world. The company plans to work collaboratively with Google Home, Alexa and other services through the open platform strategy. At the same time, the company will enhance external IoT product connectivity using its own SmartThings platform with great scalability. Additionally, Samsung is going to reveal its IoT-related cloud computing source code to expand the ecosystem at the Samsung Developers Conference (SDC) in San Francisco, U.S. in October.

“An easy to use IoT service for everyone is impossible without cooperation between businesses,” Yoon emphasized. “By making open cooperation between Harman, SmartThings and internal groups with external IoT businesses, we will realize a user-oriented IoT service at home, in the office, in vehicles and other areas.”

Samsung continues its efforts to suggest a “New Normal” to consumers in their everyday lives by developing unprecedented products in its CE business. The company is drawing attention with brilliant new products at IFA 2017 such as The Frame Lifestyle TV, which includes the Art Store that offers art pieces to display in its picture frame mode. The QuickDrive^TM washing machine is also breaking new ground by reducing the washing time by half* with no compromise on washing performance.

“IoT and B2B will be our main focus of investment to continue innovation in the CE business,” Yoon commented. “We will enter the North American built-in home appliances market as one of the top-tier companies in three years by building the best lineup with Dacor who we acquired last year,” he added.

*Tested on WW8800M compared with Samsung WW8500K. Saves 50% time on Cotton (40℃, half load) and eCotton cycle with washing performance within ± 2%. Saves 20% energy on Cotton (40℃, half load) and Super Speed cycle (40℃, 5kg load), based on Intertek data.