Gwangyang City-POSCO, Secondary Battery, Hydrogen, and Robot 'Startup Conference'

Hosted by Korea Angel Investment Association and Miracle Club
Meetup Featuring Consultations with Large Corporations and Investment Firms

Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 18th that it will hold the "1st Gwangyang Startup Conference" at the Gwangyang Community Center on the 26th. The Gwangyang Startup Conference is hosted by Gwangyang City and POSCO Group, and organized by the Miracle Club, a nonprofit organization consisting of the Korea Angel Investment Association and 2030 startup entrepreneurs.

Gwangyang Startup Conference Poster. Provided by Gwangyang City

Gwangyang City has been promoting the event as part of the Gwangyang Venture Valley development project to discover promising startups in the key growth sectors of secondary batteries, hydrogen, and robotics, and to create a meeting place for startups, investors, large corporations, mid-sized companies, and local governments.

The conference consists of ▲ secondary battery materials, hydrogen, and robotics exhibitions ▲ Meetup business and investment consultations where startups can have one-on-one meetings with POSCO Group companies, large corporations, and investors ▲ talk concerts on regional startup revitalization plans ▲ and a nationwide student robot idea competition. The Meetup business consultation booths will be attended by major POSCO Group affiliates and companies such as Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Hoban Construction.

Investment consultations will be conducted by POSCO Technology Investment, FuturePlay, Inlight Ventures, Y&Archer, and others. These investors are expected to serve as guides for startups that have struggled to find investment opportunities or lacked various collaboration information.

Pre-registration for business and investment consultations is available via the QR code on the official poster. General exhibition attendance can be done on-site on the day of the event without prior registration.

Jung Hae-jong, head of the Investment Economy Division of Gwangyang City, said, "This conference is a gathering place for leading companies in the secondary battery, hydrogen, and robotics sectors," adding, "As the event is planned as a festival for startups, we hope for active interest and participation from related companies."