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K-GLOBAL

K-Global @ Silicon Valley is an annual convention that brings together Korea’s competitive technological advancements and companies to the global community. Our theme for this year’s K-Global @ Silicon Valley is “The Metaverse is Yours.” Transitioning into the post-pandemic era, we plan to explore the future of Metaverse, AI, and other ICT technologies.

OUR SPEAKERS

You’ll hear insights from experts in various fields of interest, learn from industry analysts sharing their business expertise, and have the opportunity to connect with Korean companies with unique technologies, services, and products to promote mutual development and success.

KEY NOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
K-PITCH
I-PITCH

KEY NOTE

shilpa

Shilpa Kolhatkar
NVIDIA
Global Head of AI Nations Business Development
heesuk

Heesuk Ricky Kang
NAVER ZEPETO
Head of Business at Naver Z (ZEPETO)
jason

Jason Mayes
Google
Lead Web ML / AI Developer Advocate

MODERATOR

shwan

Shawn Flynn
Global Capital Markets
Principal

PANEL DISCUSSION

pouneh

Pouneh Kaufman
Microsoft
Group Project Manager
ray

Ray W
Alumni Ventures
Managing Partner
sean

Sean Jun
XL8
Product Manager

MODERATOR

helen

Helen Park
500startups Global
Partnerships Manager

JUDGE

alex

Alexandre Lazarow
Cathay Innovation
Partner, Head of North America, Head of Fintech
jens

Jens Weitzel
Yabusame Partners
Founder & Managing Partner
david

David Lee
Technology and Media
VC
greg

Greg Kim
Primer Sazze Partners
Co-Founder, Partner

MODERATOR

helen

Helen Park
500startups Global
Partnerships Manager

JUDGE

nieksh

Nikesh Kotecha
Stanford Healthcare
Stanford StartXMed Accelerator
peter

Peter Wycisk
Hyundai Cradle Mobility VC
Managing Partner
preetha

Preetha Ram
Pier 70 Ventures
Partner, Senior Managing Director
dongsu

Dongsu Kim
LG Ventures
CEO

EVENT OVERVIEW

FORUM

Brilliant minds behind technological innovations in Silicon Valley will share inspirational experiences regarding metaverse and future global business opportunities

MONDAY Nov 7th
KEY NOTE
How metaverse and AI changes the world
Zepeto's here and the Metaverse is now
Enabling next generation web apps powered by Machine Learning
PANEL DISCUSSION
What is the metaverse like from your side?

K-PITCH

The annual K-Pitch Competition presents one of the handpicked Korean startups every year to Silicon Valley. This year, 12 of the most competitive Korean Tech companies are chosen and are ready to rise and shine in Silicon Valley.

TUESDAY Nov 8th
K - PITCH
Moderator
JUDGES

I-PITCH

KIC Silicon Valley, as a co-organizing institution, and K-Global have been hosting 2 tracks of pitching competitions yearly. This year we have 8 startups selected from international startup ecosystems doing business in Silicon Valley.

TUESDAY Nov 8th
I - PITCH
Moderator
JUDGES

PAST EVENTS

Future is on 5G
New Reality driven by 4th Industrial Revolution
Automated Future
Connect Everything
Creative Economy
ICT Convergence
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