KOOM Opening Night

KOOM 2026 Opening Night

KOOM Opening Night is the official kickoff to KOOM Week — an invite-only gathering bringing together a curated group of founders, investors, operators, and professionals across industries.

Hosted by United Korean Founders (UKF), the evening is designed to connect established and emerging leaders and celebrate the start of KOOM week.

What to Expect

Networking & CommunityTime to connect with founders, investors, top operators/professionals, students, and others from across the community.

KOOM Festival KickoffCelebrate the start of KOOM Festival and meet many of the people participating throughout the week.

Food & BitesA selection of food and light bites will be available throughout the evening.

Schedule

6:00 PM — Check-in & Welcome Guest arrival, check-in, and casual networking.

6:30 PM — Dinner & Networking

Food, drinks, and time to connect across the room.

7:30 PM — Opening Remarks

Brief welcome remarks from Saeju Jeong

7:45 PM — Open Networking

Continue conversations, meet new people, and enjoy the evening.

9:00 PM — Closing

Event Details

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Space Ping Pong(22 W 32nd St, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10001)

Tickets

General Admission: $40

Students: $25

Tickets Include Complimentary Food. Attendance is limited and subject to approval.

About KOOM

KOOM is the annual gathering of the United Korean Founders community, bringing together founders, investors, operators, professionals, students, and leaders across industries.

The festival is designed to create meaningful connections, share ideas, and strengthen the network across New York, Korea, and the broader global ecosystem.

To explore the full schedule and access other KOOM Week events: https://www.koom.nyc/schedule

Join us for an evening to open KOOM Festival 2026 together.