Asia AI Frontiers: Japan × Korea × Taiwan: Scaling Asia’s AI Startups for Global Impact
Z Venture Capital (Corporate Venture Capital of LY Corporation), LINE PROTOSTAR, and Sparklabs Taiwan are delighted to co-host an exclusive gathering to spotlight the future of AI innovation across Asia.
For founders actively raising Seed–Series A or expanding across Asia — this session brings investors and peers facing the same global-growth challenges.
We’ll explore how Japan, Korea, and Taiwan are shaping the next wave of AI — from breakthrough investment trends to cross-border partnerships and corporate strategies that accelerate regional and global scale.
🚀Agenda:
15:00 – 15:30 | Registration & Reception
15:30 – 15:35 | Welcome Speech — Edgar Chiu, SparkLabs Taiwan, Co-founder and Managing Partner
15:35 – 15:55 | Company Introductions — ZVC, LINE PROTOSTAR, SparkLabs Taiwan
15:55 – 16:30 | Panel Discussion — Building and Scaling Competitive AI Startups Across Asia and Beyond
Panelist:
Z Venture Capital — James Lim, Managing Partner
LINE PROTOSTAR — Chris Huang, Senior Manager
SparkLabs Taiwan — Edgar Chiu, Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Moderator: Andrew Chen — Managing Partner, Hickory Falls Venture
16:30 – 16:35 | Closing Remarks — In Joon Hwang, Chief Global Investment Officer of LY Corporation, CEO of LINE Financials, and CEO of Z Venture Capital
🎤 Speakers & Panelists:
Z Venture Capital — In Joon Hwang, CEO, Chief Global Investment Officer of LY Corporation, and CEO of LINE Financials
Z Venture Capital — James Lim, Managing Partner
Z Venture Capital — Daniel Song, Investment Manager
LINE PROTOSTAR — Kevin Chen, Associate Director
LINE PROTOSTAR — Chris Huang, Senior Manager
Sparklabs Taiwan — Edgar Chiu, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Hickory Falls Ventures — Andrew Chen, Managing Partner
Who Should Attend:
AI founders who are scaling, fundraising, or expanding overseas. Venture capital investors, corporate partners, and selected media representatives.
Note: As this is a closed event, RSVPs will be confirmed individually. Food & Beverages will be served.
*The organizer reserves the right to approve or decline any registration at its discretion.