KOOM STARTUP FESTIVAL

KOOM

꿈

(꿈, meaning Dream in Korean) Festival is where Korean culture meets innovation. From October 16-18 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in NYC

Man holding a microphone and a smartphone, speaking at an event with a blue screen and black background.
A man holding a microphone speaking on stage in front of a large screen displaying the words "Welcome to 2024" against a backdrop of red, white, and blue clouds.
Mascot in front of a promotional backdrop for Netflix K-pop Demon Hunters, with ramen noodle packages and cups featuring animated female characters.
A group of nine young women performing on stage, dressed in white outfits and boots, in front of a colorful digital backdrop.
Large indoor conference or event with rows of seated attendees facing a large black screen or stage in a spacious, industrial-style venue with high ceilings and large windows.
An indoor conference event with an audience watching a stage presentation about a K-pop AI platform. The stage has large screens displaying visuals and text, with a speaker and dancers on the stage.

We brought 10,000+ attendees to celebrate from

K-Beauty, K-Food, K-Fashion, and K-POP to K-Tech and Film.

Two women sitting on chairs, engaged in a discussion at an event. The woman on the left, with short dark hair, is speaking into a microphone and holding papers. The woman on the right, with long brown hair, is also holding a microphone and looking at her. The background features a black and pink wall.
A man wearing glasses and a black suit is holding a microphone and speaking, standing in front of a presentation slide that reads 'VESSL AI' with some smaller, blurry text around it.
A woman with black wavy hair smiling and dancing on stage, wearing a black sleeveless dress with a high slit and a headset microphone.
Performer on stage spray painting water into the air during concert, crowd taking photos.
Group of young women at a concert or event holding signs with messages like ‘#SKINNYJEAN KING’, ‘I ❤️ U JUHOON’, ‘HOT GIRLS ❤️ JAMES’, and ‘Hot girls ❤️ Martin’, standing behind a metal barricade in a dark setting.

“Everything is possible”

K-Beauty

Three people in white lab coats posing at a cosmetic booth with the name Sungboon Editor, featuring skincare products and a large display screen in the background.
Three women posing cheerfully in front of a black sign with a white logo, indoors. They are dressed in casual white clothing and are making playful hand gestures.
Crowd of people shopping and browsing at an indoor exhibition or convention with various booths and banners hanging from the ceiling.
Three women standing behind a white and purple booth with 'Kurly' branding at an indoor event, with people in the background.
Group of people holding colorful product packages at a promotional event in front of a red background with the word 'Essenher' displayed.
Group of people standing behind display tables showcasing cosmetic products at a trade show or exhibition, with a large booth banner overhead reading 'COSMAX FRONT ROW' and 'K-beauty, Amazon, E-Comm, Social Growth'.

Performance

A woman with curly black hair wearing a black dress striking a pose with one arm extended and one hand on her bent knee on stage.
Performer on stage holding a microphone, with a colorful LED screen in the background.
A woman standing on stage holding a microphone, performing in front of a large screen displaying the name "Sohyang."
A woman singing into a microphone, smiling, with long dark hair decorated with small yellow beads, wearing a dark long-sleeved top and a necklace, during a live performance.
Crowd of people at a concert or event, many holding up phones, smiling, and waving, in an indoor venue with high ceilings and bright stage lights.
A music performance with three male performers on stage, two singing into microphones and one DJ operating equipment, with a large illuminated sign reading 'EPIC HIGH' in the background.
Five people bow on stage in front of a large screen displaying the brand name 'CORTIS' and a logo.
A person with short blonde hair holding an acoustic guitar, standing in a dimly lit studio with a bright light shining from the right.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage with a blue background and stage lights.

Session

Three people on stage, two women and one man, engaged in a conversation with a pink background.
A man and a woman holding hands on stage, smiling at each other during an event.
A man gives a presentation on stage with a large screen behind him. The slide on the screen shows a chart illustrating the transition from VR to Glass(AR), displaying different devices in a continuum from physical world to digital world, including gl
A woman is speaking at an outdoor event near a marina with boats in the background. The audience, seated on chairs, is listening attentively, and some are taking notes or using their phones. The event appears to be a presentation or seminar.
A large group of people attending an outdoor event, seated on chairs and facing forward. The background shows construction equipment and a clear sky.
Outdoor event with a large seated audience, some taking photos, in front of a modern glass building, with a person speaking and a photographer capturing the scene.
A large indoor conference with an audience watching a speaker on stage. The stage has a big screen displaying a presentation slide titled 'Building a Real-time Based 3D Environment,' with images and text. The audience is seated in rows with some red
A person is presenting on a large stage with a screen behind them showing a slide titled 'From Casual App to Global Powerhouse.' The slide features icons of social media and streaming platforms, a mobile phone graphic, and images of a camera app and
Three people sitting on chairs on stage during a panel discussion at a conference. Behind them, a large screen displays a digital character and the words "Character Retargeting".
A woman standing on stage with a microphone in hand, speaking at a startup festival called 'kool STARTUP FESTIVAL'. The stage features a large colorful screen with pink, blue, and purple hues in the background.
A woman standing on a stage holding a microphone, in front of a large screen display that reads 'HWAYO K-Culture's Global Spirit'. There is a white chair with a red bag on it and stage equipment in the foreground.
A woman speaking on a stage in front of a large screen displaying a milestone timeline for a product launch and achievements in the beverage industry.
A woman standing on stage with a microphone in front of a large blue presentation slide about a product called HWAYO. The slide features a large bottle image and text about the product's background, essence, age, key message, and purpose. There is al
Three men are sitting on a stage with a large colorful screen behind them. The screen displays the title 'KOREAN' and text about a panel discussion, including speakers' names and titles. The men are holding microphones; two are wearing white chef's j
A stage with two people sitting in chairs, engaged in a discussion in front of a large digital screen. The screen displays a presentation titled 'From Code to Copyright: Rethinking IP in the Age of AI' with a large portrait of a man and the name Simo
A man sitting on a white cushioned chair holding a microphone, wearing a brown jacket and dark jeans, against a pink background.
A man is speaking on stage holding a microphone, wearing a black T-shirt, camouflage cargo pants, and a backward baseball cap.
A young man wearing a black t-shirt and a black backwards baseball cap holding a microphone in his right hand and a small remote in his left, speaking at an event.
A panel discussion with three speakers seated on stage in front of a large colorful screen. The screen displays the title "K HUMAN BEING: Redefining Korean Identity in a Global Context" and features portraits of three individuals, along with their na
A man with glasses wearing a beige hoodie and white shirt, sitting on a stage with a microphone in his hand, in front of a blue background with white text and graphics.
A man speaking into a microphone while sitting on a white chair on stage during a conference or panel discussion with a large colorful screen behind him displaying his name and achievements.
A man wearing a brown jacket and black shirt, holding a microphone, sitting on a chair during a discussion or interview.
A young man with short hair and glasses, wearing a beige cardigan over a white shirt, sitting on a white chair on a stage, holding a microphone in his right hand, and gesturing with his left hand, against a pink and purple background.
A panel discussion at a conference with three speakers seated on stage. A woman in a blue dress is speaking into a microphone, sitting between two men. Behind her is a large screen displaying her name, Angela Buchdahl, and her title as Senior Rabbi o
A man sitting on a chair on stage making a peace sign with his hand, another woman sitting beside him on a white couch, two water bottles on the floor, and a large image of a man's face projected in the background.
An Asian woman with short hair and glasses, wearing a blue outfit and sitting on a white cushioned chair, holding a microphone, with a large black and white portrait of a man in the background.
A man in a blue blazer speaking into a microphone at a conference, with a large black-and-white portrait of a woman wearing glasses on a purple background behind him.
A man sitting on a white chair on stage, holding a microphone, with a large screen behind him showing a black-and-white image of a woman.
A woman in a red blazer speaking into a microphone at an event, with a blue backdrop displaying the words "Startup Festival".
A woman with long dark hair speaking into a microphone on stage with a blue background.
A woman speaking into a microphone on stage with a large presentation screen behind her, displaying a timeline of the Gaon chart history.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a blue vest over a sweater, holding a microphone in one hand and a red water bottle in the other, on a stage with a blue background.
A man in a white chef coat with a VIP badge and a lanyard, sitting on a chair with a microphone in his hands, against a blue background.
A man sitting on a white chair holding a microphone in his right hand, wearing a navy blue sweater and beige pants, with his left hand resting on his face at a conference or panel discussion.
A man with short dark hair, glasses, and a gray suit, speaking into a microphone during a conference or event.

Volunteer

Group of smiling Asian people at an event, some making gestures, with lanyards and badges, indoors with a dark background.
Four young adults posing at an outdoor event under a tent. They are smiling and making gestures, wearing event badges and lanyards. Behind them, other people are working at tables.
A group of young people standing together under a white tent, wearing blue caps, and some with name tags. They are smiling and making finger heart gestures during an outdoor event.
A man in a white T-shirt and blue cap gesturing with open arms at an outdoor event. Two other people are nearby, one on the phone and a boy in a gray hoodie looking on. There are tents, a yellow banner with 'KOOL' written on it, and a building in the
A smiling man wearing a blue cap, white T-shirt, and a yellow lanyard with a badge, making hand gestures at an outdoor event.
Three women smiling and waving at the camera in a tent, with tables and various items like water bottles, a coffee cup, and electronic devices in front of them.
Three young adults standing outdoors at an event, smiling and making gestures, with tents and other people in the background.
Two people exchanging a pink and white box at an event. One person is wearing a gray coat, and the other is in a light-colored coat with a zipper. A blue sign with yellow text reading 'OCTOBER 16-18' is visible in the background.
Young people standing in a line at a voting station, some looking at their phones, with voting machines on the table.
Group of people at a table with payment machines, some looking at their phones and others making a payment.
People gathered around a table, labeling small boxes with labels and a barcode scanner.
A smiling man wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and a blue cap standing outdoors in a parking lot. He has a credential badge hanging from his neck and a green jacket draped over his left arm, with other people and parked cars visible in the backg
Four young adults posing at an outdoor event, some wearing glasses, smiling, and showing thumbs up or salutes, with tents and a sign reading 'NONGSHIM' in the background.
A young woman with black hair and a gray shirt, smiling and making a peace sign, holding tickets and wearing a lanyard with a badge at an outdoor event.
Two people standing outdoors at a festival or event, with a large blue sign that says 'Kpop Demon Hunters' and 'Nongshim' in the background. The woman on the left has long black hair and is smiling with arms crossed, wearing a dark jacket. The man on
Outdoor event with a large white tent, people standing in line, and check-in flags. Some individuals wearing blue caps and casual clothing. There are cardboard boxes and tables near the tent. The background features a dark building with signage.
A friendly woman with short black hair wearing a Kooboo T-shirt and a staff lanyard assists two young women at a table with food and supplies.
A young woman with long black hair, dressed in a light-colored striped blouse, looking down at a piece of paper, surrounded by other people.
A young man with short dark hair and a grey jacket stands behind a table, talking to two young women. One woman has curly dark hair and is wearing a beige coat, while the other has long red hair and is wearing a denim jacket. A large heater is mounte
A woman with black wavy hair and bangs wearing a beige staff lanyard and badge, standing at a table with various items including a water bottle, a game box, and a blue cap.
A smiling man with glasses and a blue cap stands outdoors with arms crossed, wearing a gray jacket and light blue jeans, in front of trees with autumn foliage.