Culture & Tech Founders Festival - 2026 GSC Forum

We invite you to a global startup festival where technology meets Korea's culture industries! ✨ Key Programs *Culture & Tech Promo Booths Beauty, content, music, and more - 6 promotion booths (flea-market style) running throughout the event. Welcoming & Introduction Opening Keynote by Roman Hear the founding story from Roman Vernidub, CEO of Koru Pharma, who successfully led an M&A.He built a $100M Venture as a First-Generation Foreign Entrepreneur, and was selected Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2019 (only European honoree)Koru Pharma: a global biopharmaceutical and medical aesthetics company. Fireside Chat w/ Roman x LYFE Capital The behind-the-scenes story of the M&A, and how foreign founders building a business in Korea today should think about investment strategy. Culture & Tech Lightning Talks Listen to the firsthand Korean startup journeys of 5 foreign founders operating in the beauty, content, and fashion sectors. Pitching Competition Watch idea pitches from Culture & Tech companies, judged by VCs. Lucky Draw (18:15~) Group Networking/Coffee Chat Networking reception and a chance to explore market booths run by founders. Jump in a 1:3 session with business mentors in culture & tech (registration: program@startup-korea.com, limited spots) 📅 Event Details Date & Time: (Wed) October 7, 2026 | 14:00 – 20:30 Venue: Global Startup Center (GSC) Open for: Startup founders, international students, investors, and professionals in the K-Culture industry. Don't miss this special opportunity to connect and exchange ideas with founders, investors, and industry leaders in the Culture & Tech space! GSC is a government-backed hub operated by MSS and KISED, supporting foreign entrepreneurs in Korea through workspaces, visa assistance, and incubation programs.