SEOUL SCALEUP SUMMIT 2025

​Join us at the Seoul Scaleup Summit 2025, a premier event designed for international corporates and South Korea's top scaleups to connect, explore business opportunities, and discuss the latest trends in innovation. This exclusive gathering provides a platform for thought leaders to engage in insightful discussions on open innovation, corporate-startup collaboration, and the evolving scaleup ecosystem in Korea.

​AGENDA:
1.00PM - 2PM | Checkin + light lunch

​2.00PM - 2.30PM | Welcome + New Report Highlights: Tech Scaleup South Korea 2025 Report:

​Marco Marinucci, CEO Mind the Bridge

2.30PM - 3.30PM | International Corporate Innovation Antennas in Korea:
Panel Moderated by Marco Marinucci, Mind the Bridge
> Jean Michel Feder, Thales
> Guillaume Parvaix, Hyundai Motor Group
> Salvatore Bonaccorso, Fincantieri
> David Mallette, Embassy of Canada in South Korea

3.30PM - 4.00PM | Coffee Break

​4.00 - 4.30 PM | Innovation Without Borders: Exploring the Future of EU-Korea Scientific Collaboration: Tomasz Wierzkowski, Euraxess/EIC (European Innovation Council)

​4.30 - 5.15 PM | International VC funds in South Korea - Panel Moderated by Marco Marinucci, Mind the Bridge
> Rene Owusu Afram, Investment Manager, Sunbo Angels
> Ethan Lee, Corporate Alignment Council, Kakao Corp
> JooWon Jung, Principal, Translink Investment
> Michael Lesniak, Corporate Development Office(CDO), SK Telecom (TBC)

​5.15 - 6.00 PM | best B2B startup showcase
Discover the most promising startups from Korea’s Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) in a curated showcase highlighting cutting-edge innovation.

​6.00 PM | Networking Cocktail

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​With the support of: Korea Business Angels Association and Fincantieri