​Korea–China Innovation Partnership Forum 2026 | KCIPF 2026

​Needs × Capabilities — Connecting Innovation, Industry and Capital

​Join investors, founders and industry partners from Korea and China in Seoul on September 29, 2026, for a day of practical conversations about cross-border collaboration.

​Built around the theme “Needs × Capabilities,” KCIPF 2026 explores how complementary strengths in technology, markets, supply chains and capital can create opportunities for partnership.

​Through keynote talks, panel discussions, startup pitches and business networking, the forum brings together people seeking investment opportunities, industry partners and pathways into new markets.

​Event Details

• ​Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• ​Time: 09:00–18:10; registration opens at 08:30

• ​Time zone: Korea Standard Time, KST (UTC+9)

• ​Venue: Ground One hall, POSCO Change Up Ground (S6)

• ​Address: 168 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  서울 강남구 역삼로 168

• ​Languages: Chinese–Korean bilingual hosting, with Chinese–Korean simultaneous interpretation in the main hall

• ​Admission: By invitation only; limited to 150 participants, subject to organizer confirmation

​What to Expect

​Meet investors and industry decision-makers
Connect with early-stage investors, founders, corporate representatives and professional advisers exploring investment, M&A and commercial partnerships.

​Explore six thematic areas
AI chips, computing infrastructure and smart manufacturing; early-stage investment and cross-border M&A; consumer innovation and entertainment; AI agents, digital assets and cross-border compliance; Hong Kong and Korean capital markets; and new energy, life sciences and digital health.

​Discover startups and potential partners
The programme features 16 keynote talks, 10 panel discussions and pitches from 8 startups, alongside lunchtime networking and facilitated introductions.

​Connect beyond the forum
The closing programme is scheduled to include the launch of the Jeju OPC Center and an early-stage investment fund, plus a proposed founding signing ceremony for a Korea–China early-stage technology investment association. Details remain subject to final confirmation.

​Selected Speakers

• ​Yang Ning — Founding President, China Youth Angel Association; Co-founder, KongZhong

• ​Zheng Gang — Founder, PurpleSky Capital

• ​Xuan Qiwu — Chairman, IAT

• ​Liu Bo — Managing Partner, TusStar Fund

• ​Li Mingshun — Chairman, Hanghang AI; Founder, Shunfu Capital

• ​주영섭 Joo Young-sup — Former Administrator, Korea’s Small and Medium Business Administration

• ​하태경 Ha Tae-keung — President, Korea Insurance Institute; Chairman, 54 Angel Investment Forum

• ​신동직 Shin Dong-jik — CEO, MEDIZEN HUMANCARE

• ​김도균 Kim Do-kyun — Chairman of the Board, Tom N Toms

• ​Yoon Sanghoo — Vice President, Celemics

​Selected speakers are listed in no particular order. The programme and speaker line-up are subject to change.

​Programme at a Glance

​08:30–09:00 | Registration & Coffee

​09:00–12:20 | Opening, Keynotes & Panels
Venture capital, Korea–China investment and M&A, smart manufacturing, robotics and new energy vehicles, AI-driven health, AI music model and energy infrastructure, and food technology.

​12:20–13:30 | Lunch & Business Networking

​13:30–16:40 | Keynotes & Industry Panels
AI agents, RWA and agentic payments; cross-border investment and compliance; hard-tech incubation; AI chips and computing infrastructure; consumer innovation and entertainment; capital markets; new energy; and life sciences and digital health.

​16:40–17:20 | Startup Pitches
HELLOFRIENDS, LoadIT, Nadri, OrganoMedi, MicroMediome, AG-ENT, ARC-One / 乘云航空, and 东犇 AI.

​17:20–18:10 | Closing & Partnership Announcements
Investor commentary, the Jeju OPC Center and early-stage fund launch, the proposed association founding signing ceremony, and a group photo.

​Evening Networking

• ​19:10–20:30 | Speakers & Guests Dinner: By separate invitation.

• ​20:45–22:45 | Han River Networking Reception: For all forum participants. Venue details will be shared with attendance confirmation.

​Organizers

​PurpleSky Capital · Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) · Next Investment Forum (Korea) · Korea University · China Youth Angel Association · Zhongguancun Angel Investment Association · PWS GROUP · Flamingo AI FoodTech · Endless Frontier Labs · PurpleSky Tech (OPC Incubator) · Joyworks Korea–China Incubator

​Registration & Partnership Enquiries
Please contact your inviter or the KCIPF organizing committee at PurpleSky Capital using the contact details provided in your invitation.

​Bring a concrete need. Meet partners who can help turn it into action. See you in Seoul.