WELCOME TO PANGYO CONNÉCT AT VENTURE CAFÉ! We're excited to welcome you to Venture Café: The Showcase, a special event introducing Venture Café to South Korea! Below, you'll find information about the program, the event, registration, the venue, our Community Credo, and Venture Café. Please take a moment to review the details before joining us and register by clicking the "Register for Event" button.   CONNECTING PANGYO TO THE WORLD Join us for Venture Café: The Showcase, a special event introducing Venture Café to South Korea and offering a first look at PANGYO CONNÉCT, a new innovation and networking program coming to Pangyo Originating in Boston, Venture Café brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, investors, and changemakers from around the world to connect, learn, and share ideas. Through its global community, Venture Café creates opportunities for meaningful connections, unexpected collaborations, and new possibilities. This special showcase will bring together leaders from Korea's innovation ecosystem and international guests from the United States and Japan to explore how we can build a more globally connected innovation community. With a particular focus on life sciences, biotechnology, and research commercialization, the event will feature an inspiring keynote by Kamran Tavangar, Head of Science and Partnership at LabCentral, followed by an international panel discussion on connecting local innovation ecosystems with the world. Whether you're a startup founder, researcher, investor, corporate innovator, student, or simply someone curious about new ideas and connections, everyone is welcome! Come experience the Venture Café community, meet inspiring people, and be part of the journey toward PANGYO CONNÉCT. ■ EVENT OVERVIEW Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 Time: 16:30–20:00 KST (Korea Standard Time) Venue: CGB (Cell Gene Bioplatform) West Tower, Pangyo, South Korea Format: In-person only Language: English and Korean (Sessions primarily in English with Korean live translation available) Who Can Join: EveryoneーEntrepreneurs, startup founders, researchers, investors, corporate professionals, university representatives, students, and anyone interested in innovation and collaboration. Please check the Event Program section below for further session details. ■ REGISTRATION INFORMATION How to Register for the Event To participate in Venture Café: The Showcase, please click the "Register for Event" button on this page to complete your registration. We encourage all participants to register in advance to ensure a smooth check-in experience on the day of the event. Why Pre-Register? Pre-registering helps us prepare for your arrival and allows you to check in smoothly at the venue. It also helps our organizing team create a welcoming and engaging experience for everyone joining this special showcase. ■ VENUE INFORMATION The event will be held in person at CGB (Cell Gene Bioplatform) West Tower in Pangyo. Upon arrival, please follow the event signage and proceed to the registration desk for check-in. Our team will be available to welcome you and help you navigate the venue. ■ VENTURE CAFÉ COMMUNITY CREDO At Venture Café, we believe that innovation happens when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. Our Community Credo reflects our commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable connecting, sharing ideas, and learning from one another. The Community Credo isn't about limiting what you can do. Think of it as a few simple, friendly ground rules so that everyone in our community feels welcome and can enjoy their time together. We encourage all participants to familiarize themselves with the Venture Café Community Credo before attending. Learn more about the Venture Café Community Credo: https://venturecafe.org/ ■ ABOUT VENTURE CAFÉ Connecting innovators to make things happen. Venture Café is a global innovation ecosystem activator that brings together people, ideas, and opportunities to foster meaningful connections and accelerate innovation. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 2009 by Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), Venture Café has grown into a global network connecting innovation communities across cities and countries. Our mission is simple: Connecting innovators to make things happen. We believe that innovation thrives when people have opportunities to connect beyond their usual networks, share knowledge, and collaborate across disciplines, industries, and borders. Through inclusive gatherings, educational programs, networking opportunities, and community-driven initiatives, Venture Café creates spaces where entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, corporate innovators, students, and other changemakers can meet and inspire one another. At the heart of Venture Café is the belief that innovation is a social process, and that unexpected connections can lead to extraordinary possibilities. Introducing PANGYO CONNÉCT PANGYO CONNÉCT is a new innovation and networking program powered by Venture Café, designed to connect Pangyo's dynamic innovation ecosystem with communities and opportunities around the world. Building on Venture Café's global experience, PANGYO CONNÉCT aims to create an open and inclusive community where people from diverse backgrounds can connect, learn, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Visit the official website to learn more: https://venturecafepangyoconnect.org/ ■ GET IN TOUCH WITH VENTURE CAFÉ Interested in learning more about Venture Café, PANGYO CONNÉCT, or opportunities to get involved? Whether you're interested in attending future events, becoming a community partner, contributing to our programming, or exploring collaboration opportunities, we'd love to hear from you! Please visit our website for more information about Venture Café and our global community. Venture Café Global: https://venturecafe.org/