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France-Korea Tech Summit 2026

Friday 16 October 2026 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (UTC+9)

COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, 06164, Seoul, Korea, republic of

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Deadline for registration: Friday 16 October 2026 - 11:00 AM (UTC+9)

Price: Free of charge (registration required)

AI & Greentech: Shaping the Next Era of Innovation

The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), in partnership with the Korea Electronics Association (KEA), is pleased to host the France-Korea Tech Summit 2026, as part of Korea Electronics Show (KES) 2026, on October 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at COEX, Seoul.

Bringing together leading executives, technology experts and key stakeholders from France and Korea, the Summit will explore two major forces transforming today's economy: Artificial Intelligence and Green Technology.

Through high-level keynote speeches and panel discussions, speakers will share their perspectives on the growing role of AI in corporate strategy and the technologies driving the transition toward more sustainable business models.

WHY ATTEND?

Gain exclusive insights into the latest developments in AI and green technologies
Discover how AI is becoming a key component of corporate strategy
Explore innovative technologies supporting sustainable growth
Connect with key decision-makers from France and Korea
Join a high-level event at the heart of KES 2026, Korea’s leading electronics and technology exhibition

SPEAKERS

VIP Panel Discussion – AI at the Heart of Corporate Strategy

The VIP Panel will bring together Arthur BARICHARD from the French AI and Digital Council and Kevin CHOI from KT SAT. Moderated by Janghyuk Lee, CEO of AligoAI and Professor of Marketing at Korea University Business School, the discussion will explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in corporate strategy and its impact on business transformation.

Greentech Panel Discussion – Technology for a Sustainable Future

The Greentech Panel will be moderated by Yeonji KIM from the Green Climate Fund, bringing together Nicolas LEJEUNE from Veolia Korea, Corine VERSINI from GenesInk, and Kijun PARK from KEPCO. The discussion will explore how technology and innovation can support sustainable transformation and contribute to the development of greener industries.

AGENDA

11:00 - 11:15 | Opening Speeches
- Vice President of the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI)
- Jae-Young PARK, Vice President, Korea Electronics Association (KEA)
- Representative of the French Embassy in Korea

11:15 - 11:20 | Keynote by Invest Seoul - Seoul's AI Moment: The Next Chapter in France-Korea Innovation
- Jihyung Lee – President & CEO of Invest Seoul

11:20 - 12:10 | VIP Panel Discussion - AI at the Heart of Corporate Strategy
- Moderator: Janghyuk Lee, CEO of AligoAI and Professor of marketing at Korea University, Business School
- Panelists: Arthur BARICHARD, Director of the French AI and Digital Council
Kevin CHOI, CEO at KT SAT

12:20 - 13:10 | Greentech Panel Discussion - Technology for a Sustainable Future
- Moderator: Yeonji KIM, Evaluation Uptake Specialist, Independent Evaluation Unit of the Green Climate Fund
- Panelists: Hervé Peneau, CEO & Chairman, Veolia Korea
Corine VERSINI, Chief Executive Officer, GenesInk
Kijun Park, Head of AI Laboratory (VP), KEPCO

13:10 - 14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00 | Pitch Contest

16:00 | Closing

* Schedule subject to change.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Date | Friday, October 16, 2026
Time | 11:00 AM –1:30 PM (KST)
Venue | COEX, Seoul – inside KES 2025 exhibition, main stage hall D2, Yeongdeung-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Fees | Free of charge (registration required)
Organized by | FKCCI & KEA

CONTACT

Lisa BRUGIER - Development Project Manager
Email: l.brugier(@)fkcci.com

Tristan ZUILIANI - Development Manager
Email: t.zuiliani(@)fkcci.com