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[KOCCA] Launchpad in Los Angeles DEMO DAY
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) in partnership with Plug and Play, is bringing a curated cohort of innovative Korean startups to Los Angeles from 5–7 August.
Representing the next generation of innovation across Media, Gaming, EdTech, Entertainment, AI, and Creative Technologies, these startups are seeking opportunities to connect with investors, studios, publishers, platforms, and strategic corporate partners to explore investment, partnerships, pilots, and U.S. market expansion.
Join us for our Demo Day on 5 August 2026 [2:00pm-4:30pm] for an afternoon of startup pitches, networking, and conversations with Korea's rising innovators transforming the future of the content industry.
🎟 Ticket
Demo Day Pass (5 August | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Event Agenda ✨
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
🎟️ Check-in & Welcome Networking
Grab a seat, meet fellow attendees, and get ready to discover the next wave of innovation.2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
🎤 Opening & Welcome Remarks
Kick off the afternoon with introductions and a look into the exciting startups joining us.2:45 PM – 4:45 PM
🚀 Startup Showcase: Pitches & Q&A
Hear from innovative startups as they share their vision, technology, and solutions.
⏱️ 3-minute pitch + 4-minute Q&A per startup4:45 PM – 6:30 PM
🤝 Roundtable Networking & Community Mixer
Dive deeper into conversations, connect with founders, investors, and industry leaders, and explore potential collaborations.🍴 Food & Drinks Provided
Enjoy refreshments, light bites, and drinks while building meaningful connections.✨ Stay, mingle, and discover what’s next!
Perfect for investors, corporates, studios, publishers, platforms, and ecosystem partners interested in discovering Korea's latest creative technology startups.
Interested in deeper conversations?
Request private 1:1 meetings with participating startups during our dedicated Business Matching sessions.
Meetings are individually curated based on your interests and startup preferences.
Who You'll Meet
Meet 12 innovative Korean startups selected by KOCCA that are redefining the future of content, entertainment, gaming, education, and AI.
About the Partners
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA)
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is a South Korean government agency dedicated to fostering the growth and global expansion of Korea’s creative content industry.
KOCCA supports companies across broadcasting, game, music, animation, comics, IP, digital content, and emerging technologies. It provides comprehensive support, ranging from planning and production to business growth, investment, and overseas market entry.
Through its global partnerships and networks, KOCCA connects innovative Korean content companies with new markets and opportunities worldwide.
Plug and Play
The leading global innovation platform and early-stage investor headquartered in Silicon Valley, connecting high-potential startups with Fortune 500 corporations across 20+ industries.
💡 Why Attend?
This is more than a startup showcase.
It's an opportunity to meet founders building the future of entertainment, media, AI, gaming, and creative technology directly from one of the world's most innovative content ecosystems.
Whether you're seeking investment opportunities, new technologies, strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, or simply want to stay ahead of what's next in the industry, this event brings together the right founders and decision-makers under one roof.