Ready to unlock international growth?

Join us for an exclusive fringe event at Birmingham Tech Week, as we showcase the powerful bilateral collaborative innovation partnership between the Birmingham/West Midlands and Ulsan, Republic of Korea.

This dynamic forum is your opportunity to connect with a delegation of Korean innovators, businesses, and researchers. Discover tangible pathways to new markets, explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration, and gain practical insights into navigating the commercial landscape between the UK and the Republic of Korea.

Hosted at STEAMhouse, this action-oriented day will feature:

• Innovation showcases: Witness cutting-edge projects from both cities in CleanTech, HealthTech, and Smart Cities.
• Expert panels: Hear from leaders on transnational commercialisation, accessing joint funding, and scaling your business through international partnerships.
• Targeted networking: Connect directly with delegates and key regional stakeholders to build the relationships that will drive your global ambitions.

Whether you're an SME looking to expand, a researcher seeking collaboration, or an ecosystem leader building international bridges, this event provides the strategic insights and connections you need.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a leading international innovation story. Register now to secure your place and help shape the future of our global partnership!

This event is co-organised by: 

• Connected Places Catapult
• Birmingham City Council
• Tech West Midlands
• Aston University
• Birmingham City University (with the support of STEAMhouse)
• University of Birmingham
•  Ulsan Center for Creative Economy Innovation (UCCEI)

Agenda:

09:00 – 09:40    Registration & Networking
09:40 – 09.50    Welcome from STEAMhouse
09:50 – 10:15    Opening Plenary: Forging Global Partnerships
10:15 – 11:00    Innovation Showcase: From Lab to Market
11:00 – 11:15    Break
11:15 – 12.00    Transnational Commercialisation
12:00 – 13.30    Lunch break
13:30 – 14:15    Maximising Impact: Building impact upon impact
14:15 – 15:00    Scale Up via international partnerships
15:00 – 15:15    Break
15:15 – 16:00    Building a long-term city-to-city partnership
16:00 – 16:15    Forum Closing
16:15 onwards  Pub&Network