South Summit, which began in 2012, is the largest startup exhibition in Southern Europe, having attracted a cumulative investment of ₩13 trillion (approx. USD 9.5 billion) over the past decade and producing seven unicorn companies. At South Summit, the most ambitious startups, visionary investors, and leading corporations come together to create real business impact. As a global platform, we are not merely a meeting place, but a space where opportunities are transformed into results and industries of the future are shaped through collaboration.

Plug and Play, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is the world's largest startup investment and acceleration platform. As a global accelerator, it has made early investments in numerous unicorn companies such as PayPal, Dropbox, and LendingClub, and has supported the growth of more than 1,600 startups worldwide. Plug and Play, through its global offices and networking strategy, scouts, accelerates, and invests in leading startups worldwide, building a world-class portfolio of innovative companies. Since its launch in Korea, Plug and Play has been at the forefront of building the domestic startup ecosystem, partnering with leading corporations and government agencies to drive the global expansion of Korean startups. Guided by its philosophy of "One Plug and Play," the organization fosters seamless collaboration across its global teams. Looking ahead, Plug and Play remains committed to supporting startups on their journey to becoming the next generation of unicorns.