Korea Innovation Convergence Summit 2025: Bridging Public, Industry, and Technol

​Korea’s digital economy is rapidly expanding—not only through SaaS adoption, but through the convergence of technology, public service, and enterprise innovation.
This year’s GSMP U.S. program is presented under the theme:
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Korea Innovation Convergence Summit 2025
Bridging Public, Industry, and Technology

More than a startup showcase, this event demonstrates Korea’s commitment to becoming a strategic partner in global digital transformation—linking its top tech innovators with U.S. public-sector and enterprise ecosystems.
Together, we aim to accelerate collaboration between government, industry, and next-generation software platforms.

​About the Event
​Join us for a two-day event featuring Korean SaaS companies with proven customer traction, mature products, and readiness for U.S. pilots and strategic partnerships—connecting directly with U.S. innovation leaders, enterprise teams, and public-sector stakeholders.

​This is not a demo day. It’s a government-supported collaboration platform—featuring curated 1:1 matchmaking, high-value networking, and company showcases focused on solving real-world challenges.
​Each participating startup has been vetted by Korea’s national innovation agency and is actively seeking U.S. market entry, pilot programs, and long-term partnerships.

​Why This Event Matters
​Korea’s SaaS sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world—driven by a decade of public digital investment and agile, cloud-native development.
This event brings that momentum to Washington, D.C., introducing scalable solutions in:

• ​AI and enterprise search
• ​Manufacturing & supply chain tech
• ​GovTech and smart infrastructure
• ​Cybersecurity and DevOps
• ​Multilingual content automation

​This is a business-first showcase designed to generate outcomes—not just visibility.

​What You’ll Experience
​Morning Sessions: Strategic Focus (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
The morning sessions across both days will focus on the following themes:

​Day 1 – June 18: Scaling Tech Companies in the U.S. Market
A deep dive into strategies for U.S. market entry and business growth for tech companies.

• ​Opening Remarks by
  ​Allyson Browne McKithen, Vice President of the World Trade Center
• Keynote - Insights on U.S. market expansion strategies and growth experiences for tech companies.
  Deryck Jones (Founder/CEO, iGloo Digital Marketing)
• ​Panel Discussion - An in-depth discussion on scaling challenges, building brand trust, fundraising strategies, and lessons learned from U.S. market expansion.
  Moderator: James Jung (CEO, beSUCCESS Media Group)
  Panelists: ​Chris Cheng (Founder, Tech Talks), ​Kristin Oelke (CMO, Brightrose Ventures)
• ​MOU Ceremony

Day 2 – June 19: Accelerating Public Sector Innovation with Next-Gen SaaS
Sharing the latest technology trends and real-world applications for public sector innovation.

• ​Keynote 1 - Reinventing Public Services — Technology-Driven Transformation in Government Operations
  ​Gbenga Oyedele (President, FEMDEL LLC)
• Keynote 2 - Smart Cities and Urban Innovation: Opportunities for Korean SaaS and Tech Companies
  ​Martin Ezemma (Member, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council)

Catered Lunch & Networking (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
A boxed lunch will be provided on-site both days. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect and prepare for afternoon meetings.

​1:1 Business Matchmaking (1:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Meetings will be curated in advance based on each attendee’s interest and sector.
Those who opt-in for meetings will receive a separate scheduling email.

​***🎖️ Closing with Recognition: Partner Award Ceremony
​At the end of each day, we will host a Partner Award Ceremony to recognize outstanding attendees who have actively supported Korean companies through valuable business meetings and feedback.
🎁 Selected attendees will receive a special gift as a token of appreciation.

Who You’ll Meet: Sector & Technology Focus
​The 2025 cohort includes startups delivering real enterprise value across key verticals:

[​Manufacturing & Smart Infrastructure]

• ​Ecube Labs – Already deployed in 30+ U.S. cities including Baltimore, Ecube’s solution combines solar-powered smart bins, IoT fill-level tracking, and a SaaS-based route optimization system to cut municipal waste costs by up to 40%.
  Ideal for: Local governments, smart city planners, and public infrastructure partners seeking proven, scalable ESG tech.
• ​E8 – This 4D CAD solution enables real-time, web-based collaboration on large-scale design models—without the need for heavy local processing. Used by leading shipbuilders like Hanwha Ocean, it supports seamless design-to-manufacturing integration.
  ​Ideal for: EPC contractors, construction tech integrators, and digital twin projects in smart infrastructure and defense sectors.

[​Enterprise Automation, DevOps & Security]

• ​QuintetSystems – Digital transformation company that develops and delivers SaaS solutions based on AI, low-code, and CRM technologies. or AI, Low-Code, CRM
  ​Ideal for: B2B sales organizations, CRM integrators, and large U.S. franchises seeking to optimize distributed sales processes.
• ​TOBESOFT – TOBESOFT helps enterprises automate system development with an integrated platform covering source deployment, version control, and access management. Already deployed at Korea’s tech giants, it supports full-stack DevOps and low-code development.
  Ideal for: CIOs, enterprise IT architects, and public-sector IT transformation leaders seeking secure and automated software development platforms.
• ​Ntuple – SyncTree by Ntuple is a developer-friendly backend orchestration platform featuring visual API logic building, OAuth support, GPT integration, and automated deployment pipelines. Used by Korea’s largest banks for fintech compliance and API integration.
  ​Ideal for: SaaS startups, ISVs, and system integrators needing fast, scalable backend solutions without complex DevOps burdens.

​[AI Search & Knowledge Automation]

• ​LLOYDK – LLOYDK offers an enterprise-grade document search and automation solution powered by generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Their AI assistant is already in use by Korea’s largest airport authority to handle high-volume customer service requests efficiently.
  ​Ideal for: U.S. public-sector agencies looking to modernize internal knowledge retrieval, automate document workflows, or deploy AI chatbots for citizen services.

​[AI-Driven Creative Tech]

• ​Neutune – Neutune’s flagship product, MixAudio, enables real-time, AI-generated background music tailored to emotional context and gameplay. Already used by Hyundai Motors for in-car infotainment, the platform offers copyright-safe audio assets at scale.
  ​Ideal for: Gaming studios, metaverse platforms, digital content providers, and ad-tech firms seeking scalable, royalty-free music solutions.
• ​TiCON System - OTT media platform offering live sports broadcasting, automatic subtitle generation, and integrated content management tools.
  Ideal for: Media platforms, content distributors, broadcasters, sports leagues, and edtech companies seeking scalable OTT infrastructure and automation.

​These companies are actively seeking to connect with:

• ​U.S. organizations exploring digital transformation and innovation
• ​Government agencies and civic tech teams at all levels
• ​System integrators, platform enablers, and technology collaborators
• ​Infrastructure and smart city stakeholders
• ​Teams focused on security, compliance, or cloud-native modernization

​Who’s Invited to Join

• ​Anyone exploring innovative SaaS solutions for public or private sector needs
• ​Innovation leaders, technologists, and digital strategy teams
• ​System integrators, solution architects, and infrastructure planners
• ​Government officials, civic innovators, and procurement professionals
• ​Investors, accelerators, and ecosystem supporters driving cross-border collaboration

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For Public-Sector Decision Makers
This event provides an opportunity for government procurement officials, CIOs, and public-sector innovation teams to explore pre-vetted Korean SaaS solutions that address urgent challenges in civic services, infrastructure modernization, and internal workflow transformation.
Whether you're sourcing innovative vendors or building out long-term transformation strategies, this is a practical and efficient way to connect with qualified partners.

​RSVP & What You’ll Receive

• ​Early access to company profiles
• ​Opportunity to request 1:1 meetings
• ​Post-event support for follow-up

​If you request matchmaking, our team will contact you via email to finalize your schedule.
​For questions, contact: gsmp2025@besuccess.com

​Organized By
​This program is hosted in collaboration with:

• ​Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) : The Ministry of Science and ICT is the central government agency of the Republic of Korea responsible for overseeing national policies on science, technology, and information and communications technology (ICT). MSIT leads the advancement of scientific research, ICT innovation, digital transformation, and global technology collaboration to enhance national competitiveness and drive future growth.
• ​National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) - NIPA is Korea’s leading government agency dedicated to strengthening the ICT industry and promoting global expansion. The agency focuses on building a robust ICT ecosystem, fostering digital innovation industries, supporting startups and SMEs in their global market entry, and nurturing talent, thereby contributing to the growth of Korea’s digital economy and innovation ecosystem.

​Managed By

• ​Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) - TTA is Korea’s premier organization for ICT standardization and certification. It plays a pivotal role in developing international standards, providing technical certifications, and verifying software quality, helping enhance the competitiveness of Korea’s ICT industry and enabling global market access.
• ​beSUCCESS Media Group - beSUCCESS Media Group is a global media and community platform dedicated to connecting the startup ecosystems of Asia with the world. Focused on facilitating cross-border expansion, global networking, and trend dissemination, it has become a leading hub for technology, venture capital, and startup innovation across Asia.

​These organizations play a central role in driving Korea’s global tech leadership—and this event is your opportunity to connect directly with their most promising companies.

Curious how this looked last time? View our post-event coverage from last year’s showcase:
👉 2024 GSMP U.S. Program Recap – KTD Article