Fincantieri’s New Innovation Antenna in South Korea: Exploring Automation in Shipbuilding
Official Launch: Fincantieri Innovation Antenna in South Korea - in Collaboration with Mind the Bridge
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Fincantieri's Innovation Antenna in South Korea — a strategic initiative reinforcing their commitment to the South Korean innovation economy and unlocking new business opportunities in the maritime and heavy industries sectors.
Building on Fincantieri's global leadership in shipbuilding and marine engineering, this Innovation Antenna deepens their engagement with South Korea’s dynamic tech ecosystem, fostering collaboration with startups, research institutions, and industry leaders.
AGENDA:
8.45AM - 9.00AM | Checkin
9.00AM - 9.15AM | Opening & Innovation Industry Talks
Opening Remarks by
Marco Marinucci, CEO Mind the Bridge
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO Fincantieri
Claudio Cisilino, Group Executive Vice President Operations, Corporate Strategy and Innovation, Fincantieri
Emilia Gatto, Italian Ambassador to South Korea
9.15AM - 9.45AM | New Report Highlights: Dual Use Technologies: The Strategic Frontier of Innovation
Marco Marinucci, CEO Mind the Bridge
9.45AM - 10.15AM | Past, Present, and Future of the Korean Maritime Industry
Dr. Dong Shik Shin, Board Member KOMAC (Korea Maritime Consultants)
10.15AM - 10.45AM | Institutional Overview & International Activities
Dr. Keyyong Hong, President KRISO (Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering):
10.45AM - 11.30AM |Venture Capital Panel
Investment Opportunities for Automation in Shipbuilding
- Lighthouse Combined Investment (Jake Sung, Director VC Investment)
- Shorooq Partners (Kyle Yoon, Korea Lead)
- TAP Angel Partners (Jinyoung Joo)
Moderated by Salvatore Bonaccorso, Head of Open Innovation Fincantieri
11.30AM - 12.00PM | Startup Showcase & Pitches
Featuring innovative companies at the forefront of maritime tech:
12.00AM - 1.00PM | Networking Lunch
Connect with industry leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers driving the future of shipbuilding and maritime technology in South Korea and beyond.
Join us for this insightful event as we explore the future of underwater innovation and the evolving investment landscape.
This event is proudly hosted in collaboration with Mind the Bridge, a global open innovation platform based in Silicon Valley with a significant presence in Seoul. Since 2007, Mind the Bridge has specialized in bridging startups and corporations worldwide, fostering innovation ecosystems, and accelerating business growth. Their leadership in organizing initiatives like the Scaleup Summit Seoul underscores their pivotal role in nurturing the Korean innovation landscape.