9–11 Dec 2026

COMEUP 2026

A startup festival rather than a product hall: exhibition booths from selected Korean and overseas startups, keynote and panel stages, investor pitch sessions and scheduled one-to-one business and investment matching.

Who goes

Investors, corporate venture and open-innovation teams, accelerators and founders looking for Korean deep-tech startups or a partner for entering Korea.

The organiser describes COMEUP's global community as a network spanning more than 40 countries, and the COMEUP Stars programme covers the United States, Europe, China, Japan, Singapore and India in 2026.

Registration

Visitors register online through the COMEUP 2026 pre-registration page on the official site; an account is created with e-mail, Kakao or Google sign-in.

Getting there and staying close

Airport routes, the nearest subway station, hotels within walking distance and where to eat are in these guides.

Venue guide: COEX →

Incheon Airport (ICN) → COEX, Samseong, Seoul →

Gimpo Airport (GMP) → COEX, Seoul →

Hotels near COEX →

City guide: Seoul – Gangnam & Samseong →

Before you book

  • Confirm hall numbers and opening hours on the official site — they change between editions.
  • Hotels near the venue fill up first during big shows. Book early, or ask us for a room block.
  • Bring business cards, and an interpreter if you plan buyer meetings.
  • Check whether your nationality needs a K-ETA before you fly — see Korea essentials.

Official show site →

Also at COEX, Hall C (3rd floor)

WhenShowVenueIndustry
13–16 Oct 2026KES 2026 (Korea Electronics Show)COEX
Seoul
Electronics / ITOfficial site
14–16 Oct 2026SEDEX 2026 (Semiconductor Exhibition)COEX
Seoul
SemiconductorsOfficial site
22–24 Oct 2026IFS - International Franchise Show in Seoul (Autumn)COEX
Seoul
FranchiseOfficial site
22–24 Oct 2026Seoul International Stationery & Office Fair 2026
COEX listing describes it as export-oriented and inviting foreign buyers
COEX
Seoul
Stationery / office suppliesOfficial site
28–30 Oct 2026BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA 2026 (BIX 2026)
Organized by RX; positioned as connecting the global biopharma value chain
COEX
Seoul
BiopharmaOfficial site
4–7 Nov 2026Food Week Korea 2026
Official site: 1,000 exhibitors, 60,000 visitors from 30 countries
COEX
Seoul
Food & beverageOfficial site
11–14 Nov 202625th Seoul International Cafe Show
Runs a buyer biz-matching program (Mocha Port)
COEX
Seoul
Coffee / cafeOfficial site
25–29 Nov 2026DESIGN KOREA 2026COEX
Seoul
DesignOfficial site