9:00am–9:30am

Registration / VIP Introductory Meeting

9:30am–10:15am

Opening Remarks

• Choi Sang-mok, Deputy Prime Minister of Korea
• Ilan Goldfajn, President, Inter-American Development Bank
• Yoon Hee-Sung, Chairman & President, Export-Import Bank of Korea
• Oiyoung Jung, Executive Vice President, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency  
• Geraldo Alckmin, Vice-President and Minister for Development, Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil

10:15am–11:05am

Plenary Session 1:
BID for the Americas: A Bridge for Enhanced Korea-LAC Trade and Investment
This panel will feature public and private sector leaders from Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) who will explore opportunities to enhance trade and investment between the regions. Experts will highlight successful initiatives and outline strategic approaches for deepening economic ties and fostering collaborative projects. This session will also offer crucial insights into how the Inter-American Development Bank’s recently launched “BID for the Americas” program serves as a vital conduit for advancing Korea-LAC economic relations.
Moderator:

• Fabrizio Opertti, Manager, Integration and Trade Sector, IDB

Panelists:

• Dilian Francisca Toro, Governor of Valle del Cauca, Colombia
• Ailtom Nascimento, Global Executive Vice-President, Stefanini Group (Brazil)
• Hoseung Lee, Former Chief of Staff for Policies, Presidential Office of Korea
• Ki Chul Kim, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Planning Division, Hanwha Vision (Korea)

11:05am–11:20am

Special Presentation:
Collaborative Frontiers: Charting the Course of the Korea-IDB Partnership Since 2005

This presentation will explore the evolving partnership between Korea and the IDB since 2005. We’ll highlight major initiatives that have driven development in LAC, focusing on trade, investment, infrastructure, digital transformation, and institutional capacity. The session will demonstrate the significant impacts and strategic progress made through this collaboration, paving the way for future projects.

Presenter:

• Matías Bendersky, Manager, Office of Outreach and Partnerships, IDB

11:20am–12:10pm

Plenary Session 2:
Innovative Approaches and Sustainable Agriculture to Combat Global Food Insecurity: Insights from LAC and Korea
The panel connects companies from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Korea to explore the potential of innovation and sustainable agriculture in addressing the urgent issue of global food insecurity. In this session, we will go through the latest developments, strategies, and collaborative efforts that are driving positive change in the fight against food insecurity. The discussion will encompass a range of topics, including: (i) Understanding Global Food Insecurity; (ii) The Role of Innovation in Korea and LAC in the context of the challenge; (iii) Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Financing; (iv) The impact of regulation, trade and innovation knowledge transfer agreements.
Moderator:

• Maher Guedes, Lead Officer Agribusiness, IDB Invest  

Panelists:

• Yoselyn Malamud, CEO, Virú Group (Perú)
• Fernando Prezzotto, CEO, Sempre (Brazil)
• Francisco Jardim, General Partner, SP Ventures (Brazil)
• Jaemoon Sang, CFO, LS Mtron Brazil (Korea)
• Hae Ryong Choi, CEO of Bio Business for Americas, CJ Cheiljedang (Korea)

12:10pm–1:00pm

Plenary Session 3:
Public Private Partnerships: Scaling up the Opportunities for Foreign Investment in Korea and LAC Infrastructure
This session will address issues regarding foreign investment attraction in major infrastructure markets of the region, via the Public Private Partnership modality. The panel discussion will mainly focus on attracting Korean investors to the market and look into barriers which hinder foreign investors from participating in projects. The discussion is expected to be detailed and practical as the panelists have abundant project implementation experience.
Moderator:

• Marcos Siqueira Moraes, Public Private Partnerships Operations Lead Specialist, IDB

Panelists:

• Lady Katherin Sandoval Chacón, Vice Presidency of Structuring (acting)
• Cleyton Miranda Barros, Head of Special Advisory, Special Secretary of the Investment Partnership Program of Brazil
• Dong Chul Cho, President, Korea Development Institute (Korea)
• Seunghwan ‘Steve’ Lee, Director General, Infrastructure Development Department, Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corp. (Korea)

1:30pm–3:00pm

Business Networking Luncheon

11:30am–6:30pm

1 on 1 Business Matchmaking Meetings

8:30pm–10:30pm

Welcome Dinner, Hosted by MOEF

9:30am–10:00am

Registration / VIP Breakfast Meeting

10:15am–11:15am

Plenary Session 4:
Agile and Smart Supply Chains Across Korea and LAC for a Dynamic Market Economy
This session explores the transformative power of advanced technologies in optimizing supply chains, promoting efficiency, speed, and sustainability. We will discuss how Digital Transformation enables real-time analysis, enhances operational flexibility, and facilitates accurate predictive forecasting. The focus will be on the role of Agile and Smart Supply Chains in improving communication, connectivity, and holistic integration across the supply chain networks. Our panelists will share insights and examples of how the adoption of agile strategies empowers organizations to proactively navigate market fluctuations, ensuring adaptability and sustained competitiveness in an ever-evolving digital economic environment.
Moderator:

• Juan Parodi, Lead Officer, Manufacturing Sector, IDB Invest

Panelists:

• Alejandro Lammertyn, Ex-CDO, Tenaris (Argentina)   
• Andrea Terranova, CFO, UCB Power (Brazil)
• David Brogeras, Head of Digital Transformation, IDB Invest
• Mario Augusto Santos Laffitte, Vice President, Samsung Electronics Latin America (Korea)
• Sunghyup Moon, Director, Hyundai Motor Company (Korea)

11:15am–12:15pm

Plenary Session 5: Blockchain and Digital Economy: The New Frontier for Innovators in Korea and LAC
Blockchain is reshaping sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and particularly the financial sector by promising efficiency and inclusivity. Its application in diverse areas, including educational credentials, customs, trade, transport, agriculture and health certifications, subsidy systems, and land titles, demonstrates its growing impact and the necessity for inclusive, scalable, and interoperable solutions. This panel will present emerging use cases from the private sector in Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean, discussing the overarching need for digital public infrastructure to drive wider business opportunities and enable regional integration between Korea and LAC.
Moderator:

• Marcelo Cabrol, Unit Chief of Scalability, Knowledge and Impact, IDB Lab  

Panelists:

• JongKap Kim, President & CEO, Global Digital Innovation Network – GDIN (Korea)
• Bruno Batavia, Director of Emerging Technologies, Valor Capital (Brazil)
• Jaehoon Shim, CEO, Hopae (Korea)
• Guillermo Villanueva, CEO, Extrimian (Argentina)

12:30pm–2:00pm

Business Networking Luncheon, hosted by KEXIM

10:00am–6:00pm

1 on 1 Business Matchmaking Meetings

Korea-LAC Tech Showcase & Start-up Pitch Day
Organized in collaboration with Global Digital Innovation Network (GDIN)

Thursday, July 25

3:00pm–6:00pm

3:00pm–3:10pm

3:10pm–3:20pm

3:20pm–3:30pm

3:30pm–3:50pm

3:50pm–4:10pm

4:10pm–5:20pm

5:20pm–6:00pm

Korea-LAC Tech Showcase & Start-up Pitch Day 1

Opening and Startup Pitch Day
Moderator:

• Sokjin Chang, Managing Director, Global Digital Innovation Network

Opening Remarks:

• Fabrizio Opertti, Manager, Integration and Trade Sector, IDB
• Jongkap Kim, President & CEO, Global Digital Innovation Network  

Congratulatory Keynote:

• Carlos Roberto Massa Júnior, Governor of the State of Paraná, Brazil

Special Presentation: Startup Tech Partnership Cases between Korea and Brazil

• Aleksandro Montanha, CEO, AllK

Coffee Break

Startup Pitch Day: 5-minute pitch per startup

• Sera Chung, Head of Product, Chatclass (Brazil)
• Donghun Lee, CEO, Codepresso (Korea)
• Ariel Ismirlian, CEO & Co-Founder, Wiagro (Argentina)
• Jaehoon Shim, Co-Founder & CEO, Hopae (Korea)
• Laura Maccio, Co-founder & CEO, MetaBix (Uruguay)
• Yunchan Suk, CEO, VisualCamp (Korea)
• Pedro Marton Pereira, CEO, EPHealth (Brazil)
• Jazzson Park, Founder & CEO, SESU.AI (Korea)

Jurors: IDB Lab, SP Ventures, Darwin Startups, CERTI, Cubo

Wrap Up & Networking

Friday, July 26

2:00pm–5:00pm

2:00pm–2:05pm

2:05pm–2:45pm

2:45pm–3:00pm

3:00pm–3:20pm

3:20pm–4:20pm

4:20pm–5:00pm

Korea-LAC Tech Showcase & Start-up Pitch Day 2

Tech Showcase, Awards Ceremony & Panel Discussion
Opening Remarks:

• Marcelo Cabrol, Unit Chief of Unit Chief of Scalability, Knowledge and Impact, IDB Lab  

Tech Showcase: Korea-LAC Remote Healthcare and Diagnosis Showcase

• Sanghoon Jheon, CEO; Mike Dowding, CIO, Health on Cloud
• Participating representatives from hospitals/clinics in LAC

Awards Ceremony:

• Awards: Grand Prize, Best Startup from LAC/Korea, Recognition Awards

Coffee Break

Panel Discussion: The Road Ahead – Korea-LAC Tech Startup Ecosystem Collaboration

• Marcelo Cabrol, Unit Chief of Scalability, Knowledge and Impact, IDB LAB
• Marcella Falcão, Head of Growth, Cubo (Brazil)
• Sullyem Almeida, Partner, Monashees (Brazil)
• Giancarlo Rocco, Director of International and Institutional Relations, Invest Paraná

Moderator: Jongkap Kim, President & CEO, GDIN

Wrap Up & Networking