The Korea Startup Forum (KOSPO) announced on the 13th that it will hold 'ComeUp 2025' from December 10 to 12 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, in collaboration with the Korea Venture Business Association and the Korea Venture Capital Association.
KOSPO held a kickoff meeting for the advisory committee marking the official start of ComeUp 2025 on the 12th at Maru 180 in Gangnam, Seoul. During the meeting, participants reviewed the key achievements of last year's ComeUp and discussed this year's overall operational plans and program structure based on those achievements.
ComeUp 2025 is set to operate under a strategy to solidify its international status built over the years, expanding its collaboration with the global startup ecosystem and leading practical global investment and partnerships. This year, major institutions in the ecosystem, including the Korea Startup Forum, the Korea Venture Business Association, and the Korea Venture Capital Association, are collaborating to aim for more diverse startup participation and strengthened global influence.
This ComeUp aims for a 'Global Nexus' and is expected to leap beyond a simple exhibition and pitching focus to become a platform where various stakeholders in the global startup ecosystem connect. A global connection strategy, targeting specific nations and regions, will be presented as a differentiated direction for this ComeUp. There are plans to implement a nuanced strategy that reflects the characteristics of startup markets and investment demands in key regions such as Asia, North America, and Europe, as well as emerging markets like Africa, India, and South America.
The invitation targets are also expanded beyond just investors and startups to include governments from various countries, related support agencies, global corporations, and large and medium-sized corporations to create a practical international networking and business cooperation platform.
The advisory committee formed for ComeUp 2025 consists of a total of 46 members, chaired by Chairperson Han Sang-woo of KOSPO. Advisors will split into subcommittees based on their areas of expertise, including ▲ Conference ▲ Startup ▲ Investment ▲ Open Innovation ▲ Public Relations.
This year, key figures in the ecosystem such as Ryu Jung-hee, CEO of RLWRLD; Son Jae-kwon, CEO of The Milk; Lee Han-bin, CEO of Seoul Robotics; Cho Min-sik, President of the Korea Angel Investment Association; Kim Kyung-hoon, CEO of Google Korea; Jeong Nam-yi, Executive Director of the Asan Nanum Foundation; Jeong Geun-ho, CEO of Stick Ventures; Lee Jong-hoon, CEO of Explore Investment; Jeong Sang-min, Executive Managing Director of Coupang; and Jeon Pil-kyu, Head of the Creative Development Center at Samsung Electronics, will gather to provide counsel for a successful ComeUp.
Chairperson Han said, 'Startup and innovation are the answers for the growth and competitiveness enhancement of the entire industry in Korea,' adding, 'ComeUp will establish itself as a global platform that goes beyond simply being a startup event, promoting the importance of revitalizing the startup ecosystem and the value of innovation to the world.' Chairperson Han also noted, 'This year, we plan to particularly expand participation from innovative corporations and strengthen investment and business linkages to create a turning point for the domestic startup ecosystem to leap to the next level.'