Korean Content-Tech to Get Global Stage at Content Apex NYC 2025

The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), in partnership with global media group beSUCCESS, has announced the launch of Content Apex NYC 2025, a program designed to connect Korean entertainment technology companies with leading content tech firms in New York. 

Scheduled for September 8th-12th 2025, the initiative will give participating companies direct access to advanced content production technologies, potential business partners, and key industry insights.

Designed as a strategic gateway for Korean companies exploring global expansion, the program offers direct access to advanced digital media production facilities, immersive content platforms, and AI-powered tools shaping the future of entertainment. It builds on the momentum of the 2024 edition, which was held in Denver and Las Vegas.

A Strategic Move into a Key Global Market

New York was chosen as the primary hub for this year’s edition due to its concentration of media conglomerates, Broadway producers, interactive content studios, and XR/AR/VR innovators. The city’s blend of established entertainment brands and agile startups presents a valuable opportunity for Korean companies seeking to adapt and scale their technologies for global audiences.

At the same time, US firms in New York stand to benefit from early access to some of Korea’s most innovative platforms in immersive storytelling, real-time rendering, and content personalization—technologies that are gaining traction in Asia’s fast-growing digital entertainment market.

The final list of participating companies will be confirmed in July, but the delegation will feature a curated mix of professionals across content development, technical direction, XR/AR innovation, AI research, and platform management. 

Program Highlights

Content Apex 2025 US will feature a series of site visits, networking sessions, and closed-door meetings with U.S.-based content technology firms, entertainment studios, and extended reality developers. Participants will gain behind-the-scenes access to cutting-edge production facilities and take part in expert-led workshops focused on emerging trends in content creation and distribution.

Driving Long-Term Collaboration

KOCCA, a government agency under Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is spearheading the initiative as part of its broader mission to support the global growth of Korea’s content industry. The agency manages over $400 million annually in funding for digital content creation, talent development, and global business expansion.

beSUCCESS, the operational partner, brings extensive experience in global startup promotion and market entry strategy. Its involvement ensures that the program focuses not just on knowledge sharing but on forming practical, long-term partnerships between Korean and US firms.

What’s In It for New York Companies

For host companies in New York, the Content Apex initiative offers several benefits:

• Market Access: Meet directly with key decision-makers from Korea’s fast-growing $15 billion content industry.
• Official Business Channels: Build connections with Korean executives through government-supported introductions led by KOCCA.
• Business Expansion Opportunities: Identify local partnerships, licensing, or distribution channels for your content technologies in Korea.
• Deal Flow and Client Leads: Explore commercial partnerships with Korea’s top content firms and media platforms.
• Technology Insights: Learn about new tools and formats powering global Korean hits across drama, K-pop, webtoons, and gaming.
• Cross-Border Synergies: Collaborate on ideas that merge Western storytelling and production approaches with Korean innovation.
• Enhanced Visibility: Raise your brand profile in Asia by participating in a government-endorsed international program.

Proven Model: Recap of Content Apex 2024 US

The 2024 edition demonstrated the effectiveness of KOCCA’s business exchange model. Held between July 28 and August 3, 2024, it brought 15 Korean delegates to Denver and Las Vegas, including entertainment leaders, production experts, and tech startups.

Key activities included:

• Participation in ACM SIGGRAPH 2024 – the world’s largest conference for computer graphics and interactivity.
• Visits to immersive venues such as Area15, Meow Wolf, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, highlighting US innovation in audience engagement.
• Exclusive sessions with Cirque du Soleil, offering insights into world-class stage production and storytelling technology.
• Exploration of next-gen venues like Sphere and Dolby Live, showcasing state-of-the-art audiovisual experiences.

The 2024 cohort featured leading Korean companies such as SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and The Pinkfong Company, as well as startups working in performance tech, digital arts, and global IP.

Looking Ahead

As the global media landscape continues to evolve with AI, virtual production, and immersive experiences, Content Apex 2025 US provides a timely platform for Korean and American firms to exchange ideas and form meaningful collaborations.

Backed by KOCCA—Korea’s national content development agency—and executed by beSUCCESS, the program is designed not just for networking but for real business development. By bridging the two markets, it supports Korea’s content ecosystem in going global while offering US firms fresh innovation from one of the most dynamic entertainment hubs in Asia.