2026 Ulsan Startup Festa
Nov 5 – Nov 6, 2026 · Ulsan
Overview
The 2026 Ulsan Startup Festa is a startup and entrepreneurship event held over two days, from November 5 to 6, 2026, at Hall A on the 1st floor of the Ulsan Exhibition & Convention Center (UECO). The event's slogan is 'BRIDGE TO INNOVATION,' and it consists of product and technology exhibitions by startups, lectures, investment consultations, and business networking programs.
The main programs include the opening ceremony and keynote speech, sector-specific conferences, startup IR pitching, and networking and consultation sessions. Lectures and corporate presentations take place on the main stage and sub-stage, while the exhibition area consists of booths for companies and institutions as well as a Startup City Pavilion. The startup IR pitching program allows participating companies to introduce their business models and products/services. The networking and consultation sessions are a program in which companies, investors, and representatives from related organizations exchange business information and discuss potential collaboration. TV personality Hong Suk-cheon is expected to take part in a public session for general visitors, making this an event where both startup stakeholders and the general public can participate together. In addition, the event operates spaces such as experience zones, a flea market, and F&B booths to support visitor participation and convenience.
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