Recruitment of Participating Companies and Organizations for Korea's Largest Social Value Platform 'SOVAC 2026'

Open Call for Companies and Organizations to Join Exhibition, Lectures, and Market
Full Participation Fee Support for Enterprises and Institutions Addressing Social Issues

The SOVAC Secretariat, which operates the nation’s largest private social value platform, announced on May 12 that it is accepting public applications from companies and organizations wishing to participate in “SOVAC (Social Value Connect) 2026,” to be held at COEX in Seoul on September 21-22.

SOVAC 2026 Contest Poster. SK Group

SOVAC is an event where a variety of organizations dedicated to solving social issues and promoting social value share case studies, discuss solutions, and explore models for collaboration.

This call for applications is open to companies and organizations active in the social value ecosystem. Eligible applicants include social enterprises, social ventures, nonprofit foundations, organizations and cooperatives, impact investors, intermediary support organizations, and research and educational institutions.

The recruitment categories are: ▲Exhibition & Promotion ▲Lectures & Discussions ▲Market & Sales ▲Pop-up Booths. All selected organizations will have their participation fees fully covered.

In particular, the newly introduced “Pop-up Booth” category this year is designed to encourage participation from startups, nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and university startup teams without financial burden. During designated times at the event, participants will introduce their products and services.

Applications can be submitted through the official SOVAC website until May 31. Final screening results will be individually notified on June 29.

This year, SOVAC is focusing on “Local” as its main theme, addressing regionally-based social issues and solutions such as balanced regional development, sustainable cities, youth employment, and education.

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