The Korea Startup Forum (KSF) has announced the speaker lineup for COMEUP 2024, a global startup festival set to take place at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, from December 11 to 12. The event promises to be a significant gathering of international innovation leaders, focusing on global expansion, deep tech, and Sustainable Innovation by Startup (SIS).
COMEUP 2024 will offer a diverse range of programs tailored to different attendee profiles, including tracks for beginners, experts, and founders. A new addition to this year’s event is the ‘Tech Talk 15’ track, which will showcase new technologies and products from notable domestic and international tech companies.
The event will kick off with a keynote session featuring Qamar Aftab, Investment Manager at Wa’ed Ventures (Saudi Aramco’s CVC), and Sunghyun Park, CEO of Rebellions, discussing ‘Innovation Beyond Borders.’ This session is particularly noteworthy as Rebellions recently made headlines as the first Korean semiconductor company to secure investment from Aramco. On the second day, Soojong Kim, CEO of INNOSPACE, a Korean spacetech startup, will deliver a keynote on ‘Challenge to Space, Launch to the Future,’ sharing insights into Korea’s emerging space industry.
Global expansion strategies will be a key focus of the event, with experts from Japan, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom sharing their experiences and insights. These discussions will provide valuable information for startups looking to expand into Asian, US, and European markets.
The conference will also delve into deep tech topics, with sessions on generative AI and cybersecurity. Experts from various fields, including NXN Labs, Art Director’s Guild (USA), and SM Entertainment, will discuss the roles of creators and entrepreneurs in the era of generative AI. Young entrepreneurs in deep tech sectors will share their experiences, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.
Sustainability will be another crucial theme, with discussions on Sustainable Innovation by Startup (SIS) exploring how startups can contribute to a sustainable future. The new Tech Talk 15 track will feature presentations from globally recognized companies such as Seoul Robotics, Upstage, and German sleep tech company Variowell Development, showcasing their innovative technologies and solutions.
COMEUP 2024 will also facilitate open innovation programs with major corporations and Corporate Venture Capitals (CVCs). The event will host a global community of international startups and support organizations, as well as partner-integrated programs like COMEUP X. Participants include international government agencies and companies from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Switzerland, India, and Austria, along with global corporations such as Dassault Systèmes, L’Oréal Korea, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Siemens.
Korean companies will also have a strong presence at the event, with Hyundai Motor Company, Musinsa Partners, Ansys, NCSOFT, Korea Venture Capital Association, and the CVC Club contributing to discussions on innovation and cooperation.
COMEUP 2024 represents a significant opportunity for startups, investors, and innovation enthusiasts to gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the global startup ecosystem. The event’s focus on international expansion, deep tech, and sustainability reflects the current priorities of the innovation landscape and offers attendees a chance to engage with leading figures in these fields.
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