DAEJEON, South Korea – Daejeon, a city poised to become a global hub for advanced industries, successfully hosted the 2025 Materials, Parts, and Equipment International Investment Conference on September 24th. The event, held at the D-Unicorn Lounge in Expo Tower, drew significant attention from international investors and promising domestic companies, fostering a dynamic environment for collaboration and investment.
The conference was strategically timed to precede the official designation of the Daejeon-Sejong Free Economic Zone, aiming to secure foreign investment and expand the global cooperation framework for high-tech materials, parts, and equipment industries. The event welcomed over 30 participants, including representatives from more than 10 foreign investment firms from six countries—the United States, Japan, Germany, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong—as well as venture and small to medium-sized enterprises from the Daejeon and Sejong regions.
Participants had the opportunity to witness Daejeon's robust foundational science infrastructure and its burgeoning potential in the bio-industry firsthand. They toured key sites such as the RAON heavy-ion accelerator, the Foreign Investment Zone within the International Science and Business Belt, and the facilities of leading biotech firm Curocell. These site visits provided a tangible look at the city's capabilities and its readiness to support high-tech growth.
The centerpiece of the conference was the 1:1 investment matching session, which facilitated in-depth discussions between 10 foreign investment firms and more than 20 promising local companies. These sessions allowed companies to pitch their cutting-edge technologies and business models, exploring possibilities for investment, joint ventures, and technological partnerships. There was particularly strong interest in sectors like secondary batteries, biotechnology, renewable energy, next-generation electronic devices, and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
Kwon Kyung-min, Director of Daejeon's Economic Bureau, expressed his optimism about the event's impact. "This conference is a crucial stepping stone for the Daejeon-Sejong Free Economic Zone to grow into a world-class investment hub," he stated. "It also provides our local companies with a valuable opportunity to solidify diverse cooperation models through their new networks with foreign investors."
The Daejeon city government plans to leverage the momentum from this conference to further solidify its image as a prime destination for investment. The city is committed to actively supporting follow-up activities to ensure these newfound connections translate into tangible investment outcomes, reinforcing its role as a key player in the global high-tech landscape.
The success of the 2025 Materials, Parts, and Equipment International Investment Conference underscores Daejeon's strategic position as a nexus of innovation and a magnet for global capital. It marks a significant step toward the city's goal of becoming a leading center for advanced industries, drawing the world’s attention to its immense potential.
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