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AI // UNBOUND
Where Korean AI meets the U.S.
AI is moving fast. Borders shouldn't slow it down.
AI // UNBOUND brings together the people shaping what's next in AI-from Korean founders & investors to entrepreneurs, students, researchers, corporate leaders, & U.S. market partners-for a day of ideas, connections, & new opportunities.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Discover Korea's Next AI Breakouts
Meet a new generation of Korean AI startups building ambitious products for global markets.
Live Startup Pitches
Hear directly from a curated group of Korean AI startups pitching their companies, technology, & vision for the U.S. market.
Fundraising in the U.S.
Join Elisabeth from Boxsy for a practical conversation on fundraising in the U.S.-from preparing your story & meeting investors to navigating the realities of raising capital in a new market.
AI Leaders & Investor Perspectives
Hear from investors, builders, & technology leaders about where AI is heading & what it takes to build & scale in today's market.
Explore the U.S. Market
Hear directly from leaders representing New York, Arizona, Virginia, & Florida about market access, resources, incentives, & opportunities for international companies.
Meet the Next Generation
Connect with students, researchers, universities, & aspiring entrepreneurs exploring AI & building their own paths in technology.
Find Your People
Whether you're looking for capital, customers, talent, a co-founder, a market entry partner, or simply your next big idea, this is a room built for making things happen.
WHO'S IN THE ROOM
Korean AI Startups Investors Entrepreneurs Students & Researchers Corporate Leaders Universities U.S. State & Economic Development Leaders Technology & Ecosystem Partners
FEATURED & ATTENDING COMPANIES
BANF: Tire-mounted Smart Sensor & Analytics System for Real-time Tire Condition & Road Surface Monitoring
SM Planet: Accessibility Software Platform Designed for Visually Impaired & Digitally Underserved Smartphone Users
BestTurn: AI-based On-demand Airport Workforce Matching & Ground Operations Management Platform
LIBECO E&C: Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Supply Systems for Fuel Cell Trucks & Data Center Backup Power
Metacrowd: On-device AI Voice Scam & Deepfake Voice Detection Solution
OneCheck: UWB-powered Indoor Positioning & Retail Analytics Platform that Converts Offline Customer Behavior into Data
Batterfly: AI-powered EV Battery Diagnostics, Certification & Lifecycle Management Platform
P2ACH: Edge Vision AI Platform for In-store Shopper Analytics, Retail Media Targeting & Advertising Optimization
SemiAI: Agentic AI Operating System for Semiconductor Yield Analysis & Optimization
SolverX: Physics AI Platform for Real-time 3D Engineering Simulation Directly from CAD
VanaM: Specialty Foundry for Custom Thin-film, Nanopatterning & Quantum Photonics Device Manufacturing
Colosseum Corporation: AI-powered Supply Chain Management & End-to-end Logistics Operations Platform
Innotion Tech: Physical AI-powered Construction Automation Solution for Transforming Conventional Equipment into Smart Machinery
Xpanner: Plasma-based Surface Treatment & Coating Solutions for Industrial Components
More companies & partners joining the room - lineup to be announced.
COME CURIOUS. LEAVE INSPIRED.
Whether you're building an AI company, investing in one, exploring your first idea, or looking for your next opportunity, AI // UNBOUND is your invitation to step into the room.
Meet the founders. Hear the pitches. Learn how to raise. Explore the possibilities.
AI // UNBOUND
PEN Ventures
Thursday, October 15, 2026 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
New York City
10:00 AM - Registration & Breakfast Networking
Check-in, breakfast, & informal networking with investors, founders, corporate leaders, & ecosystem partners.
10:30 AM - Opening Remarks
Welcome, PEN Ventures CTA ecosystem overview, & summit objectives.
10:40 AM - AI Keynote
The Future of AI: Where the Next Wave of Innovation Is Being Built
11:05 AM - Startup Pitch Session I
Rapid-fire pitches from 20 deep-tech & AI startups, with 3 minutes per company.
11:55 AM - Coffee & Networking
Connect with investors, CVCs, EDOs, founders, & ecosystem partners.
12:10 PM - EDO Reverse Pitching
Hear directly from regional economic development organizations on why startups should expand to their markets.
12:50 PM - Lunch & Networking
Catered lunch with curated investor, partner, & founder connections.
1:30 PM - Investor Panel
Investing in the Next Wave of AI: What U.S. VC Investors Are Looking For
2:00 PM - Fundraising Readiness for the U.S.
Practical guidance on fundraising, legal considerations, & cross-border readiness before raising U.S. capital.
2:25 PM - Building in New York
Accessing NYC's Ecosystem: Capital, Talent, Customers, Universities & Local Resources
3:00 PM - Closing Remarks
Partner recognition, PEN Ventures program overview, & next steps.
3:10 PM - Event Concludes
Formal programming concludes.
RSVP required Attendance subject to confirmation
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