Gwangju Buk-gu Holds Local Youth Startup Support Forum

From the 27th to 28th, 'Youth Startup Forum' to be held at Jeonnam National University Convention Hall

Sharing diverse startup ideas through expert special lectures and local creator case presentations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju City, is preparing a platform to share nationwide local creator cases to support youth startups.

According to Buk-gu on the 21st, the 'Buk-gu Youth Startup Forum' will be held under the theme 'Sustainable Youth Startup Ecosystem, Connecting with Local' at Chonnam National University Convention Hall from the 27th to the 28th.

This forum consists of expert lectures, case presentations, startup talks, and networking.

On the first day of the forum, the 27th, it will begin with a special lecture by alley economist Professor Mo Jongrin on the theme 'Prospects of Local Creators and Alley Commercial Ecosystem,' followed by case presentations and startup talks from local creators in various fields such as lifestyle bookstores, local platforms, trend shops, and cafes.

On the second day, lectures and case presentations on the 'local food service startup sector' will be conducted.

Chef and columnist Park Chanil will give a lecture titled 'How Regional Food and Local Restaurants Gained Popularity.'

Following this, successful startup cases using local content in the food service sector, such as restaurants utilizing local ingredients, farm-to-table restaurants, and Farm Contents Group, will be presented and shared.

Any youth interested in startups can participate in this forum, and for more details, please refer to the Buk-gu Youth Center website.

Director Moon said, "I hope this youth startup forum will be an opportunity for young prospective entrepreneurs to find startup directions with our region's unique content," adding, "We will continue to actively discover and promote youth startup support projects that provide practical help and continuously create a startup-friendly environment."

Meanwhile, Buk-gu has been carrying out various projects such as discovering local youth entrepreneurs and supporting customized programs, starting with a meeting to create a local creator street with young people last year.

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong ks7664@asiae.co.kr

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