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) will participate 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).

Through a dedicated booth and lounge area, Team France will showcase French innovation and foster new business and technological collaborations between France and Korea within one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.

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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Additional details regarding participation formats, networking sessions, and support services will be announced soon.

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FKCCI SUPPORT

As this is FKCCI’s first participation, further details regarding participation formats and support services will be announced soon.

The FKCCI will accompany interested companies by providing guidance, networking facilitation, and local market insights to help maximize the impact of their presence at NextRise Seoul.

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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

Eunjoo LEE – Market Entry Project Manager 
Email: e.lee(@)fkcci.com