The Korea Society Hosts Third Annual Startup in Focus Conference Exploring the Future of AI

On May 21st, The Korea Society hosted its third Startup Scene annual forum, Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live, sponsored by Hanwha Life and co-hosted by Citi HQ. The conference brought together leading Korean and Asian American founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders for a full day of discussions on how artificial intelligence is transforming daily life, workplaces, and society, in addition to evolving trends in the Korea-U.S. startup landscape.

The program opened with a fireside chat featuring The Korea Society President Abraham Kim and Steve Jang of Kindred Ventures, setting the stage for the day’s conversations and exploring key themes around innovation, entrepreneurship, and the evolving impact of AI.

President Kim highlighted the importance of convening leaders and innovators to examine emerging opportunities and challenges in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Through initiatives such as Startups in Focus, The Korea Society continues to foster dialogue, collaboration, and connections among entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders across the United States and Korea.

Date & Time

May 21, 2026 1:00 pm (EDT)

Location

Citi Headquarters NYC

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