Invest KOREA Summit 2025: Event Overview
Invest KOREA Summit is Korea's largest foreign investment promotion event, organized by KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency). Held annually in Seoul, it has become a platform where global investors, multinational corporations, and government officials gather to discuss investment opportunities in Korea.
Under the theme "Korea: Your Next Growth Engine," the 2025 summit focuses on Korea's key growth industries, including semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotech, and digital transformation. For Bangladeshi companies, it serves as one of the most practical gateways to explore market entry into Korea and technology partnership opportunities.
Program Structure and Core Sessions
IK Summit 2025 runs for three days and combines keynote speeches, sector forums, 1:1 investment consultations, networking events, and industrial site visits. This year, special sessions on AI and semiconductors, along with a new green energy transition forum, will broaden the agenda around future industries.
| Day | Program | Details | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Opening Ceremony & Keynote | Korea economic vision and investment policy briefing | All participants |
| Day 1 | Industry Forums (AM) | Semiconductors, displays, secondary batteries, and EVs | Relevant companies |
| Day 1 | Industry Forums (PM) | Bio, healthcare, ICT, and AI | Relevant companies |
| Day 2 | 1:1 Investment Consultations | Tailored consultations by company profile | Pre-registered participants |
| Day 2 | Green Energy Special Forum | Investment opportunities in renewables and the hydrogen economy | Energy companies |
| Day 2 | CEO Roundtable | Closed-door discussion with global CEOs | Invited participants |
| Day 3 | Industrial Site Visit | Semiconductor clusters and free economic zones | Registered visitors |
| Day 3 | FEZ/FTZ Tour | On-site visit to Incheon and Busan free economic zones | Prospective investors |
The 1:1 Investment Consultation Program
The flagship feature of IK Summit is its pre-matched 1:1 investment consultation program. KOTRA's Invest KOREA team reviews each participant's investment interests, project scale, and timing in advance, then matches them with the most relevant consultation partners. This creates direct access to Korean central and local government agencies, free economic zones, industrial complexes, and private companies.
Guide to the Main Industry Sessions
Participation Procedures and Practical Guidance
Participation in IK Summit 2025 is managed through online pre-registration. When companies register through a KOTRA overseas trade office, they may receive fee waivers or discounts. For Bangladeshi firms, registration through KOTRA Dhaka (Dhaka KTCC) is the most efficient route in practice.
| Item | Details | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Participation Fee | Free to $500 | Free when registering via a KOTRA office |
| Venue | COEX, Seoul | Direct access from Samseong Station |
| Interpretation | English, Chinese, and Japanese | Bangla available on prior request |
| Accommodation | Discounted rates near COEX | Advance booking required |
| Visa | C-3 short-term visit | KOTRA invitation letters preferred |
| Flights | Dhaka to Incheon direct flights | Biman Bangladesh and Korean Air |
Past Results and Expected Impact in 2025
Since its launch in 2010, IK Summit has contributed to attracting more than USD 5 billion in cumulative foreign direct investment. At the 2024 event, about 700 companies from 45 countries participated and held 1,800 investment consultations, with roughly 15% of them converting into actual investment projects.
For 2025, attendance is expected to reach a record high on the back of strong momentum in AI and semiconductors. Participation from South Asian and Southeast Asian companies is also expanding, which creates a favorable environment for more active engagement by Bangladeshi firms.
Invest KOREA Summit is more than a single investment event. It functions as a strategic platform linking Korea with the global business community. For Bangladeshi companies, it remains one of the most efficient channels for gaining access to Korean advanced technology and capital, and pre-event support from KOTRA Dhaka can significantly improve the outcomes of participation.