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BoomUp Korea 2025: Targeting Fortune & Forbes Buyers

Targeting Fortune & Forbes Buyers: Why It Matters

BoomUp Korea 2025 is designed to attract procurement leaders and executives from global corporations listed in the Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000. This premium buyer strategy is not aimed at general exhibition traffic, but at decision-makers with real purchasing authority.

By combining KOTRA's overseas trade office network with the APEC CEO Summit platform, the program gives Korean SMEs and mid-sized companies direct access to consultation opportunities with major international buyers that are difficult to secure through conventional trade fairs alone.

50+
Fortune 500 Targets
Procurement contacts invited
100+
Forbes 2000 Targets
Focused on Asia-Pacific
1:1
Buyer Matching
Pre-arranged by KOTRA
Dedicated
VIP Program
Private lounge and dinner
2,000+
Consultation Goal
On-site + virtual
$50M+
Export Deal Goal
Including 3-month follow-up

Target Company Profiles

Fortune & Forbes Buyer Targets by Industry
IndustryFortune 500 TargetsForbes 2000 TargetsPotential Korean Supply Areas
IT & ElectronicsApple, Korea Corp overseas units, HPInfosys, TCS, WiproAI solutions, semiconductor parts
Automotive & MobilityToyota, VW, GMTata Motors, MahindraEV components, batteries
Energy & ChemicalsExxonMobil, ShellReliance, PTTSolar, ESS, petrochemicals
Retail & ConsumerWalmart, AmazonAeon, CP GroupK-beauty, K-food
Medical & BioJ&J, PfizerSun Pharma, CiplaMedical devices, diagnostic kits
Construction & InfrastructureVinci, BouyguesL&T, ObayashiSmart city solutions, building materials

Premium Buyer Matching Process

Build Buyer Database
Identify procurement leads at Fortune and Forbes firms
Send Invitations
Trade offices issue formal invitations to local companies
Profile Korean Firms
Organize export capability and product data
AI Matching
Pre-match by industry, product, and scale
Pre-Event Video Meetings
Conduct advance consultations before BoomUp Korea
On-Site 1:1 Meetings
Private sessions in the VIP lounge
Post-Event Support
Trade office follow-up for three months

VIP Buyer Program

01
VIP Lounge and Dedicated Consultations
Target buyers from the Fortune and Forbes lists are offered access to a separate VIP lounge rather than the general exhibition floor. This creates a more private setting for in-depth one-on-one consultations with Korean suppliers, supported by interpreters and technical briefing staff. Standard meeting slots are also extended to 30 minutes, roughly twice the length of ordinary booth meetings.
02
CEO Dinner and Networking
Fortune and Forbes buyers are invited to gala dinner programs linked to the APEC CEO Summit. In this informal networking environment, Korean company CEOs and global buyers can engage more naturally, while KOTRA executives facilitate introductions. Buyers from Bangladesh may also join through a dedicated invitation track.
03
Customized Factory Tours
VIP buyers can be offered visits to advanced manufacturing facilities in Korea. Smart factories and R&D centers operated by companies such as Korea Corp, Korea Motors, and 코리아SK help buyers assess Korea’s industrial capabilities firsthand. For large-scale contracts, this type of site visit can be a decisive trust-building mechanism.
04
Structured Follow-Up Support
For three months after the event, KOTRA overseas trade offices provide close follow-up support. Local staff coordinate additional buyer meetings, assist with contract discussions, and advise on logistics and customs matters. The goal is to raise the conversion rate of consultations with Fortune and Forbes buyers into actual business deals.
Typical Fortune 500 Buyer Profile
Company ScaleRevenue above $5B
Procurement ModelGlobal sourcing centers
Priority ItemsProducts suited to volume supply
Decision Cycle6-12 month validation process
Typical Forbes 2000 Buyer Profile
Company ScaleRevenue $1B-$5B
Procurement ModelRegional direct sourcing
Priority ItemsInnovative and niche products
Decision CycleRelatively faster at 3-6 months

Preparation Guide for Participating Companies

BoomUp Korea 2025 APEC CEO Summit Advanced Future Industries HallSee how the exhibition program is linked to the APEC CEO Summit
BoomUp Korea 2025 Service Industry ShowcaseExplore the ICT and edtech program tracks

Direct consultations with companies from the Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000 are rarely available through ordinary trade events. The premium buyer targeting program at BoomUp Korea 2025 combines KOTRA's overseas network, the branding effect of the APEC CEO Summit, and a structured matchmaking system into a high-value business development channel. Korean firms seeking entry into global corporate supply chains should approach this program as a strategic opportunity rather than a routine exhibition.

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