9:00 AM GMT | Seoul

Innovation Industry Talk:
Exploring Automation in Shipbuilding

Opening
Emilia Gatto, Italian Ambassador to South Korea
Claudio Cisilino, Group Executive Vice President Operations, Corporate Strategy and Innovation, Fincantieri
Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge

New Report Highlights: “Dual Use Technologies: The Strategic Frontier of Innovation”
Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge

​Keynote Address: Insights on the Korean Maritime Industry
Dong Shik Shin, Board Member, Korea Maritime Consultants

​Institutional Overview & International Activities
Hee Jin Kang, Senior Director & Principal Researcher/Professor, KRISO

Venture Capital Panel
Korean opportunities for shipbuilding and innovation investment

Jake Sung, Director VC Investment, Lighthouse Ventures
Kyle Yoon, EIR Korea Lead, Shorooq Partners
Yoonsung Chung, Global Unit Head, TAP Angel Partner
Dwayne Lee, Open Innovation Department Principle, Mercedes Benz

Moderated by: Salvatore Bonaccorso, Head of Open Innovation, Fincantieri

​Startup Showcase & Pitches
Featuring innovative companies at the forefront of maritime tech:
​NeuromeKa
Robotable
Carbon Value
Makinarocks
AiPL
RBWare

Networking
Connect with industry leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers driving the future of shipbuilding and maritime technology in South Korea and beyond

1:00  PM GMT | Seoul

Scaleup Summit Seoul 2025

Opening 
Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge

New Report Highlights: Tech Korea Report Presentation
Gain key insights into the Korean innovation ecosystem
Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge

International Corporate Antennas Session
Explore how global corporations are establishing innovation outposts in Korea to drive collaboration and growth

Jean Michel Feder, Strategy & Sales Director, Thales
Guillaume Parvaix, Senior Manager,Hyundai Motor Group
Salvatore Bonaccorso, Head of Open Innovaiton, Fincantieri
David Mallette, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Canada in South Korea

Moderated by Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge

Innovation Without Borders: Exploring the Future of EU-Korea Scientific Collaboration
Learn about the European Innovation Council’s initiatives and partnership opportunities bridging Europe and Korea’s tech ecosystems
Tomasz Wierzkowski, Country Representative, EURAXESS

Venture Capital Landscape in Korea
Hear from leading Korean VCs about investment trends, opportunities, and challenges in the local startup scene

Rene Owusu Afram, Investment Manager, Sunbo Angels
Ethan Lee, Corporate Alignment Council, Kakao Corp
Dong Hyun Kim, Analyst, GB Ventures
JooWon Jung, Principal, Translink Investment

Moderated by Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge

​TIPS Startup Showcase
Discover the most promising startups from Korea’s Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) in a curated showcase highlighting cutting-edge innovation