NEXTRISE 2026

FKCCI Joins NextRise Seoul – Asia’s Premier Startup & Innovation Fair

For the first time, the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) is participating in NextRise Seoul 2026 as part of the Team France Pavilion, alongside the Embassy of France in the Republic of Korea, Business France, and the Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France (CCE) together with  La French Tech Seoul.

As the Guest Country of Honor of this year's edition, France is showcasing its dynamic innovation ecosystem and strengthening business and technological cooperation between France and Korea.

Through a dedicated pavilion, Team France brings together French institutions, corporations, startups, investors, and innovation leaders, creating a platform for networking, business development, and cross-border collaboration.

ABOUT NEXTRISE SEOUL

NextRise Seoul is one of Asia’s leading startup and innovation exhibitions, bringing together startups, scale-ups, large corporations, investors, and innovation stakeholders from Korea and abroad.

Organized annually at COEX in Seoul, the event serves as a major platform for innovation, business development, and international collaboration within the Asian startup ecosystem. Through exhibitions, conferences, pitching sessions, and business meetings, NextRise connects technologies with concrete business opportunities and fosters partnerships between global and Korean innovation actors.

WHY JOIN?

NextRise Seoul has established itself as a key innovation event in Asia, gathering a broad range of stakeholders each year:

• 25,000+ participants, including startups, corporates, and investors
• 500+ exhibiting companies from Korea and overseas
• 3,000+ business meetings organized through its official matchmaking program
• Strong participation from VCs, accelerators, large Korean groups, and global partners

Participating in NextRise offers direct access to Korea’s dynamic startup ecosystem and concrete opportunities for partnerships, investment, and market entry.

TEAM FRANCE PARTICIPATION

The Team France Pavilion will serve as a dedicated space for French companies, startups, institutions, and innovation actors wishing to connect with the Korean ecosystem during NextRise Seoul 2026.

The booth and lounge area will provide:

• Networking and meeting spaces
• Visibility opportunities within the exhibition
• Access to Korean innovation stakeholders
• Support and facilitation from Team France partners
• Business matchmaking and ecosystem connections

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Corporate Innovation Zone

• Renault Korea
• Veolia
• Stellantis
• Thales
• Schneider Electric
• Dassault Systèmes
• L'Oréal Groupe

Startup & Innovation Zone

• Asiance
• BBalance
• Edith
• EduShorts
• Foundry
• Glimps
• Irvis
• IT-Concept
• KFTV
• Neira
• OrtCloud
• Planisware
• Qima
• Quandela
• Wise
• Yindii
• Yundera (by Aptero)

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AGENDA

10:00 : 10:30 | Official Opening Ceremony
Philippe Bertoux, Ambassador of France to the Republic of Korea

Special video message from:
Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, French Government

10:30 : 11:00 | Team France Pavilion Tour

11:00 : 11:30 | Beyond Luxury and Gastronomy: France as a Global Leader in Innovation and Frontier Technologies
- Business France
- La French Tech Seoul
- FKCCI
- Embassy of France in Korea

11:30 : 12:00 | France: A Leading Innovation Hub for Global Growth
- Wonki Warren Kim, CEO, Jolt Capital
- Pierre Laforge, BNP Paribas
- Nicolas Mercier, Founder & CEO, BBalance
- Moderator: Team France Representative

12:00 : 12:30 | France & Korea: Strategic Partners for Innovation
- Fabien Viagas, Strategy Director, Thales Korea
- Woonsung Chung, Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes Korea
- Sam Kim, Head of Korea, Quandela
- Soraya Touimi Benjelloun, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, EduShorts
- Moderator: Raphaël Lee, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of France in Korea

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

DATE │ June 18-19, 2026
VENUE │ COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul
LANGUAGE │ English / Korean

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CONTACT

Sunju MOON – Market Entry PM Lead
Email: s.moon(@)fkcci.com 

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