Celebrating 25 Years of Proceduralism at the 100X Conference in Seoul

The 100X Conference in Seoul was a powerful gathering of visionaries at the forefront of AI, Web3, and Real-Time Technology—and it was an incredible honor for Douglas Leong, Founder of Radiance60, to take the stage and share insights from his 25-year journey in Proceduralism.

attended by Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor Lee Cheol-woo, Korea University President Kim Dong-won, and SSRC Director Kim Sung-chul.

In his talk, titled “How the Power of Proceduralism Accelerates Real-Time Creation [Houdini + Unreal Engine],” Douglas compressed two and a half decades of industry experience into a fast-paced, 20-minute session packed with knowledge, vision, and inspiration.

His message was clear: Proceduralism is not just a method—it’s a mindset. A powerful paradigm that empowers studios of all sizes to create high-quality digital content with agility, scalability, and creative control.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Creators

For Douglas, this presentation was more than a talk—it was a personal milestone.

“My mission has always been to spread the power of Proceduralism throughout our region. To inspire the next generation of artists and studios to embrace this transformative workflow, and to unlock their creative potential with real-time tools.”

Sharing this message with the South Korean creative community, known for its cultural influence and innovation, made this occasion even more meaningful.

The 100X Conference, held at Korea University—often referred to as the “Harvard of Korea”—served as the perfect venue to spotlight cutting-edge thinking in digital content production.

Douglas was selected as part of a curated group of speakers representing different parts of the creative production pipeline, all working toward a common goal: empowering micro-studios to harness AI, Web3, and real-time tools to produce cinematic, scalable content.

“It was humbling to share the stage with thought leaders across tech disciplines. Their insights and passion reflect the energy driving South Korea’s creative rise.”

A Personal and Professional Highlight

A standout moment came when the Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do attended the event, reinforcing the importance of digital innovation in regional development. Douglas was also deeply touched by a personalized speaker gift, featuring the faces of each presenter—a symbolic and heartfelt memento of a truly special event.

"To mark the occasion, I created a fantasy-inspired virtual world crafted especially for the South Korean creative community—with the goal of inspiring the next wave of studios and artists to explore procedural workflows and real-time pipelines. This presentation also highlighted the long-term benefits of investing in flexible, future-ready production systems."

These immersive digital experiences not only celebrate local identity but also deepen audience engagement—merging storytelling, place-making, and technology.

A PCG fantasy world for the 100X Conference in Seoul (AI, Web3, and real-time tech)

A Look Ahead

South Korea’s digital content industry is growing at an incredible pace, and events like the 100X Conference highlight the power of collaboration across tech, art, and culture.

"I got to witness Douglas speak at the 100x Conference in Seoul, Korea where he stole the show with his energetic approach to how he uses software like Houdini and Unreal Engine to create awesome worlds. I was impressed with how he kept the entire audience engaged for the whole time he was speaking there wasn't one dull moment when Douglas was on stage!"

- Jonathan Winbush
Multi Award-Winning Motion Graphic Artist - Visual Director and Founder of Winbush Immersive

Douglas’s participation marks not just a celebration of his past 25 years in Proceduralism, but a renewed commitment to building the future—one where creative studios are lean, smart, and driven by real-time technologies that scale with imagination.

Here’s to the next 25 years—and to empowering creators across Asia and beyond.