KAPAL Seminar (May 10th, 2024, 5-9 PM EST) Biotech Investment in South Korea and the US

Dear KAPAL members,

KAPAL is hosting the 1st in-person meeting (in 2024) with a topic of ‘Biotech Investment in South Korea and the US’ on May 10th, Friday.  Please understand that this event will be moderated in Korean.

Dinner (Kimbap) and light refreshments will be provided. Please join us to enjoy the networking opportunity and to learn the most recent trends in biotech investment in South Korea and the US.

SEATS ARE LIMITED!  Please RSVP by 4/30/2024.

https://forms.gle/acf4Q6n7HcBFuJg7A

Title: Biotech Investment in South Korea and the US

Date: May 10, 2024, Friday

Time: 5PM-9PM EST

Location: USP Conference Center in Rockville (12601 Twinbrook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852)

Speakers:

  1. Han-Cheol Jeong, Executive Managing Director, The Wells Investment
  2. Sihoon Ryu, President, Korea Innovation Center (KIC)

RSVP: limited to 150 participants

Contact: Jihoon Park (contact@kapal.org), Please contact me if you have any questions.

Fri, May 10, 2024
5:00-5:30 PMCheck-in & Networking
5:30-5:40 PMWelcome remarks
5:40-6:30 PMDinner & Networking
6:30-7:30 PMSeminar:
Investment trends in Biotech in Korea, Han-Cheol Jeong
Snapshot of US Market and Investment, Sihoon Ryu
7:30-7:40 PMGroup photo
7:40-8:10 PMPanel discussion: 
Moderator: Jihoon Park, Panels: Han-Cheol Jeong, Sihoon Ryu
8:10-9:00 PMClosing remark/Networking

Speakers’ Bio:

Han-Cheol Jeong, PhD (정한철 전무, 박사)

Executive Managing Director, The Wells Investment (전무, 더웰스 인베스트먼트) (2017-Present)
Director, Daesung Private Equity (이사, 대성창업투자) (2014-2017)
Team leader, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) (팀장, 한국생산기술연구원) (2011-2014)
Team leader, Business Development, Aekyung CHemical Co., Ltd (신규사업개발팀장, 애경화학) (1997-2010)

Sihoon Ryu (류시훈 센터장)

President, Korea Innovation Center (센터장, 한국혁신센터) (2023-Present)
Venture Partner, ACVC Partners (2022-2023)
Managing Director, Hyundai MOBIS Ventures (2018-2021)
Partner, Daedeok Venture Partners(2016-2018)
Managing Director, Willow Venture Partners (2015-2016)
Principal, SK Telecom Ventures, SK Telecom Americas (2005-2015)
Senior Researcher, SK Telecom (2000-2005) 

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

KAPAL-CA Webinar Series (December 7, 2023, 4:00 – 5:20 PM PST)

KAPAL On-Air Webinar Series – Presented by KAPAL-CA

Funding Roadmap: Raising Capital in US Life Sciences Market (Investor Perspective)
자금 조달 로드맵: 미국 생명과학 시장의 자본 조달(투자자 관점)

Online Webinar (livestream via Zoom)
PST – December 7, 2023 (Thr) 4:00-5:20 pm
EST – December 7, 2023 (Thr) 7:00-8:20 pm
KST – December 8, 2023 (Fri) 9:00-10:20 am

THE 7TH KAPAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE (10/27 – 28) & the 13th ABES (10/28)

Dear KAPAL members,

Join us at the 2023 7th KAPAL Annual Conference: Empowering Global Collaboration & Strategy in the Future of Life Science.

Save the Date: October 27th – 28th, 2023 (Tickets will be on sale from Oct. 2nd)

Location: Montgomery College at Rockville Campus (51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850), Theatre Arts Building (TA) in Montgomery College Rockville Campus

Hotel Information (miles from the venue)
1. Cambria Hotel Rockville (1.6 miles)
2. Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg (3.2 miles)
3. Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (3.9 miles)
4. Courtyard by Marriott Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center (4.1 miles) 

It’s that time of the year again, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to the 7th KAPAL Annual Conference! 

The world of Life Sciences is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and this year’s conference promises to be an exceptional platform for leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts alike.

Tickets (registration) will be available for purchase beginning October 2nd. In the meantime, scan the QR code to join KAPAL and unlock special discounts on ticket prices.

Please click here to become a KAPAL member.

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Join us for a spotlighted session where we’ll delve into “Exit Strategy: Public Markets in Korea and the United States.” This session is tailored to provide invaluable insights for life science startups in both Korea and the United States. We eagerly anticipate your participation as we engage in a constructive dialogue about the strategies essential for your company’s triumphant journey towards sustainability and success within the public markets. See you there! 

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

2023 KAPAL BioForum: Biotechnology Market Trend & Industry Outlook (Thursday, June 29, 2023 – 6:30 PM ~ 9:00 PM EDT @ Embassy of the Republic of Korea)

2023년 DMV 지역 (DC, Maryland, and Virginia)에서 개최되는 첫번째 바이오포럼에 여러분을 초대합니다. 

카팔에서는 오는 6/29일 “바이오시장 현황 및 전망”이란 주제로 다양한 전문 연사를 섭외하여 정보교류의 시간을 갖고자 하오니 적극적인 참여 부탁드립니다. 

In-Person 행사는 워싱턴 DC 주미한국대사관에서 오후 6:30 (미동부시간)에 시작하여 네트워킹과 석식이 제공되며, 이후 초청 연사들의 주제에 대한 설명과 발표 후 질의응답의 시간을 가질 예정입니다.


* In-Person 참석자분들께서는 행사장소 (주미한국대사관)오실 신분증을 지참해 주세요.
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석식제공 인원제한으로 인해 정확한 In-Person 참여수가 중요하오니 In-Person으로 참석하시는 분들만 In-Person 티켓을 선택해 주세요. 

Virtual (Webinar)로 참석하시는 분들은 오후 7:30 (미동부시간)부터 초청 연사들의 발표가 Livestream될 예정입니다. 

* Virtual 참석자분들에게는 별도의 Zoom Link 이메일이 발송될 예정입니다. 

We invite you to the first Bio Forum of 2023 in the greater DC area. 

KAPAL has organized a variety of expert speakers on the topic of “Biotechnology Market Trend & Industry Outlook” on June 29th. We aim to provide a platform for information exchange, and we kindly request your active participation. 

(In-Person) The in-person event will start at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) at the Korean Embassy. There will be networking opportunities and dinner provided. Following that, invited speakers will present on their respective topics, followed by a question and answer session.
* In-person attendees are required to bring identification when arriving at the event venue ( Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington DC).
** Due to dinner arrangements and limited seating capacity, it is important to accurately determine the number of in-person attendees. Therefore, please select the “In-Person Ticket” option only if you plan to attend the event in person. 

(Virtual) For those participating virtually (via webinar), the presentations by the invited speakers will be live-streamed starting at 7:30 PM (Eastern Time). 

* Virtual participants will receive a separate email containing the Zoom link for the event. 

Please register @ https://lnkd.in/guwMrNkm 2023 KAPAL BioForum Series Biotechnology Market Trend & Industry Outlook 

WHEN: Thursday, June 29, 2023

 – 6:30 PM ~ 9:00 PM

 – 6:30~7:30 PM EDT: Networking & dinner (in person)

 – 7:30~9:00 PM EDT: talk (in person & livestream) 

WHERE: Embassy of the Republic of Korea 2450 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 

Virtual: * Zoom link will be sent to registered virtual attendees via email. Only the second part of the seminar 7:30~9:00 PM EDT.

Speakers:

– Joon Jin, PhD/MBA, SVP of Bio Business Development at Hanwha Impact 

– Ernesto Chanona, PhD, VP of Business Development at CSSi LifeScience 

– Kevin Wells, Director of Rewards Solutions at Aon 

– Young Sung Kim, Sr. Manager of investment & Strategic Partnerships at KOTRA

I hope to see you in-person or in virtual!

Thank you.

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

12th KAPAL On-Air Webinar (April 18, 2023, 7:30 – 9:00 PM EST)

KAPAL On-Air Webinar Series – Presented by KAPAL-CA

The US Laboratory Labdscape: Introduction and Recent trends of the US laboratories for Pharma, Biotech, and Healthcare Startups
제약바이오 및 헬스케어 스타트업을 위한 미국 연구소 소개 및 최근 동향

Online Webinar (livestream via Zoom)
PST – April 18, 2023 (Tue) 4:30-6:30 pm
EST – April 18, 2023 (Tue) 7:30-9:30 pm
KST – April 19, 2023 (Wed) 8:30-10:30 am

In-person Attendance
Venue: BioScienceLA (4130 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230)
4:00-4:30pm Networking Event / 4:30-6:30pm Seminar