Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 will host a key event for international startups interested in expanding into the Korean ecosystem. In this framework, Carlos KiK, ex CTO of AiMA Beyond AI and first recipient of the Korea Startup Visa, will participate in the panel discussion “Startup Korea: Navigating the Ecosystem & Market Opportunities” on 4 March at the KOTRA Pavilion (HALL 7, 7A62).

Entitled “Entering Korea: Market Strategies for International Startups”, the event will provide key information on the startup ecosystem in South Korea, government support programmes and market opportunities for foreign companies. The session is organised by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), an agency under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), with the aim of fostering innovation and international collaboration.

Expert panel and event agenda

Carlos KiK will share the stage with other leaders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including Roger Royo, President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Korea, and Liz Fleming, Chief Ecosystem Officer of South Summit. The roundtable will be moderated by John David Kim, Head of North East Asia at GSMA, and will address topics such as:
The startup ecosystem landscape in Korea
Success stories of foreign startups in the country
Key strategies for entering and expanding in the Korean market

A milestone for AiMA Beyond AI

Carlos KiK’s participation in this panel reinforces AiMA Beyond AI’s position as a global player in the development and application of artificial intelligence. The company, which operates in markets such as the United States, Singapore, Europe and South Korea, has demonstrated its ability to adapt to different ecosystems and foster innovation at an international level.

Event details

Date and Time: 4 March 2025, 14:00 – 15:00
Location: KOTRA Pavilion (HALL 7, 7A62), MWC 2025

For startup founders, investors and support organisations interested in the Korean market, this event is a unique opportunity to get first-hand information and connect with industry experts.