AI Innovations from South Korea: Unlocking Opportunities for Global Startups

Prior to the session join us for a networking coffee at the Founders stage, starting 9:00.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, creating new markets, innovative services, and transformative business models. As AI adoption accelerates across verticals, Korean startups have a unique opportunity to pioneer disruptive AI-based solutions. 

This session will explore:

- Key AI-driven startup opportunities emerging in Korea and globally

- AI-powered innovation models, such as Agents-as-a-Service (AaaS) and AI-driven automation

- The role of AI in enabling new business propositions across Fintech, HealthTech, Retail, and beyond

- Investment and funding landscape for AI startups in Korea

The session will conclude with exciting startup pitches from Korean and global entrepreneurs, showcasing cutting-edge AI-driven innovations across various industries.

 Agenda: 

10:00-10:15  Welcome address

Jin-bae Hong, President, IITP 

Byung Joon Kang, CEO, Electronic Times

John David Kim, Head of Northeast Asia/DXAF, GSMA APAC

10:15-10:45  Maximizing AI opportunities through collaboration: Panel discussion

Moderator - Arpad Kiraly, Partner, Altman Solon

Jerry Jaeyeol Kim, Executive Research Fellow, CTO Office, LG uplus

Sean Park, CEO EnergyX

Hailey Yoon, CEO, BlueSignum

10:45-11:00  AI startup pitches:

Sakak by Bongsub Jo, EVP Business Development

Pebblous.ai by Joo-Haeng Lee, CEO & Co-Founder