Culture & Tech Founders Festival - 2026 GSC Forum

​Registration Closes at 10/6 1 p.m.

​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.