K-Mobility Partnering 2025

K-Mobility Partnering 2025

Get ready for the ultimate gathering of mobility enthusiasts at the KOTRA Silicon Valley! Join us for a day filled with groundbreaking innovations, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities that will supercharge your connections in the industry. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of the future of mobility!

Date & Time: June 17, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)

Location: KOTRA Silicon Valley + On-Site Company Visits

About This Event: Join us for the K-Mobility Partnering 2025, a premier networking and collaboration event designed to connect cutting-edge Korean mobility startups with global mobility leaders, investors, and industry experts. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends in future mobility, engage in meaningful business matchmaking, and discover potential investment and partnership opportunities.

Why Attend?

• Engage in 1:1 business matchmaking with global mobility enterprises and VCs
• Gain insights from industry-leading experts in future mobility
• Witness live startup pitches showcasing innovative mobility solutions
• Network with key stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem

Target Audience:

• Korean mobility startups (10+ participating companies)
• Global mobility enterprises(R&D & Procurement), VCs, and relevant organizations (20+ companies, 50+ participants)

Agenda:

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM: 1:1 Business Meetings & Booth Demos - Exclusive meetings between startups and investors/companies

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Opening & Networking - Registration & introductions

5:00 PM - 5:10 PM: Welcome Remarks & Program Overview

5:10 PM - 6:10 PM: Future Mobility Trends Forum

6:10 PM - 6:20 PM: Break

6:20 PM - 7:20 PM: Startup Pitching Session - 6 selected startups presenting their solutions

7:20 PM - 9:00 PM: Networking Reception

Key Partners:

• KOTRA Silicon Valley
• IBK Changgong Silicon Valley Desk
• KATECH
• Local industry associations & expert groups

About the Organizers

KOTRA : Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency is a South Korean non-profit government agency focused on promoting global trade and investment, with a network of 128 offices across 84 countries. KOTRA has 10 offices in North America, and the Silicon Valley office has been active in the Bay Area since 1962. It supports South Korean businesses in expanding internationally, facilitates foreign investments into South Korea, and fosters economic cooperation through strategic partnerships and services.

IBK Changgong Silicon Valley Desk: a global startup support initiative by Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK), dedicated to fostering the growth of Korean startups in Silicon Valley. The desk provides tailored acceleration programs, business networking opportunities, and investment matchmaking services to help innovative Korean companies expand into the global market. By leveraging IBK’s extensive financial expertise and strategic partnerships, IBK Changgong Silicon Valley Desk serves as a vital bridge between Korean startups and the dynamic U.S. startup ecosystem.

KATECH : Korea Automotive Technology Institute is a leading South Korean research institute dedicated to advancing automotive technology and innovation. Collaborates with industry, academia, and government to drive future mobility solutions, focusing on next-generation vehicles, eco-friendly technologies, and smart transportation systems.

Info: Exclusive meetings between startups and investors/companies

Info: Registration & introductions

Info: Hosted by KOTRA Silicon Valley

Info: Key industry speakers discussing the latest innovations

Info: 6 selected startups presenting their solutions

Info: Catered networking with exhibition booths

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

KOTRA Silicon Valley, 3003 North First Street, San Jose, United States