The “NextRise 2026” in Seoul, Asia’s leading startup fair, jointly hosted by KITA and KDB, has successfully concluded.

▤ Summary

NextRise 2026 in Seoul wrapped up after showcasing more than 540 startups from Korea and abroad. The event brought together major global companies, investors, and partners for thousands of business meetings aimed at collaboration and investment. Conference sessions focused on AI, biotech, defense, creativity, and overseas expansion strategies for startups. The program also highlighted awards for startups across AI infrastructure, robotics, cybersecurity, logistics SaaS, and other emerging technology areas. The event created a broad commercial networking environment for software vendors, startups, and enterprise partners.

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