​World Startup Accelerator Forum 2026

​Tagline Where Global Accelerators & Investors Cross Borders Together

​Description

​WSAF 2026 brings together leading accelerators and investors from around the world to break down the borders between portfolios, capital, and opportunity.

​Whether you're looking to invest in Korea's most promising startups, find your soft-landing path into the Korean market, or expand your network with top-tier global ACs — this is the room where it happens.

​Who is this for?

• ​Global Accelerators & VCs — Discover investment opportunities in Korea's top AC portfolios and explore co-investment partnerships

• ​International Startups & Companies — Find your entry point into the Korean market through established AC networks

• ​Korean Investors & ACs — Connect with global counterparts, exchange playbooks, and unlock cross-border deal flow

​Agenda

​Keynote Speech Setting the stage for the future of global accelerator collaboration

​Korean ACs Go Global A candid look at how Korea's leading accelerators are building their global footprint

• ​Presentation1 : MYSC

• ​Presentation2 : Bigbang Angels

• ​Presentation3 : Y&Archer

• ​Fireside Chat With Shane(K-AIA)

​Reverse Pitching — Global ACs & Investors Take the Stage Overseas ACs and investors pitch themselves — their investment thesis, partnership criteria, and what they're looking for. 10 min each.

• ​Presentation1 : Gobi Partners

• ​Presentation2 : Do Ventures

• ​Presentation3 : GI Ventures

• ​Fireside Chat With Julie(Kiaora Ventures)

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​Global Startup Supporter The organizations making cross-border expansion possible — introducing key support institutions for startups Coming to Korea

• ​institutions1 : Global Startup Center(GSC)

• ​institutions2: Seoul Business Agency(SBA)

• ​institutions3: Kumpul

• ​Fireside Chat With Jaeyeong Park (The Garrison)

​VIP Networking Close out the day with open, unstructured time to connect. Investors, accelerators, and founders in the same room — the best deals start here.

​Tags Venture Capital · Accelerator · Cross-border Investment · Soft Landing · Reverse Pitching · Korea Startup Ecosystem · Global Expansion · Co-investment