Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium (IES) at UKC 2024 

The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) cordially invites you to the 6th Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium (IES), scheduled for August 22-24, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency SF Airport, San Francisco, CA. This premier symposium aims to bridge entrepreneurial communities from the US and Korea, fostering unparalleled networking opportunities. The IES Demo session offers startups a unique platform to exhibit their innovations to UKC attendees, with the prospect of progressing to the Startup Pitch Competition (SPC)—the symposium’s pinnacle event. Here, startups vie for a cash prize by pitching to potential investors and industry veterans. Additionally, the Idea Pitch Competition (IPC) beckons early-stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs to present their concepts, garnering invaluable feedback from investors. The IPC is an excellent avenue for networking with potential collaborators and seed investors, alongside competing for cash awards. The symposium is replete with diverse networking events, connecting attendees with investors, established entrepreneurs, funding agencies, and specialists in legal and financial domains. We warmly welcome all professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join us at the IES and delve into the burgeoning cross-border business vistas between the US and Korea