NextRise 2026, Seoul

NextRise 2026 is Asia's largest global startup fair, held at COEX in Seoul, South Korea on June 18–19, 2026. Organized by the NextRise Seoul Secretariat, the two-day event brings together global startups, large and mid-sized enterprises, and investors (VCs, PEs, ACs) for business collaboration and investment matching.

The 2026 edition features France as the guest of honor, connecting innovation ecosystems from 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Highlights include an exhibition with 540+ exhibitors, a conference program with 60+ speakers across four stages (Next Stage, Rise Stage, Unicorn Stage, Innovation Stage), and 3,700+ one-on-one business meetups. Past editions drew 25,000+ attendees. The program spans startup exhibitions, conference sessions, 1:1 meetups, and awards.