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 ProgramsCulture & Tech Promo BoothsBeauty, content, music, and more - 6 promotion booths (flea-market style) running throughout the event.
Welcoming & Introduction
Opening Keynote by RomanHear 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 TalksListen 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: [email protected], 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.