Global accounting and consulting firm PwC Mazars Korea announced its participation as an official partner in the France-Korea Tech Summit 2026, held on October 16 at COEX in Seoul as part of the Korea Electronics Show (KES) 2026.
The event was co-hosted by the French Chamber of Commerce in Korea (FKCCI) and the Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Industry Association (KEA), bringing together companies, investors, and industry experts from Korea and France to discuss the future direction of industries, focusing on AI and Greentech.
This year's theme was 'AI and Greentech: Shaping the Next Era of Innovation.' Participants shared strategies for AI adoption in businesses and discussed sustainable growth through energy transition and eco-friendly technologies.
In the afternoon, a startup pitch contest featured deep tech companies from various sectors, including advanced manufacturing, energy, cybersecurity, and industrial technology, showcasing their technological capabilities and business models. Julien Erbeau, PwC Mazars Korea's lead partner and vice president of FKCCI, served as a judge for the contest, evaluating the companies' technological competitiveness and growth potential, and personally awarded the top prize to the French startup T-HIVE.
Erbeau stated, "The startups participating in this summit demonstrated that AI and sustainability technologies are not just concepts but are creating new value in actual industrial settings. Supporting companies in effectively responding to these changes and finding new growth opportunities is one of the important roles that PwC Mazars pursues."
He added, "The France-Korea Tech Summit was a meaningful opportunity for companies from Korea and France to share knowledge and experiences and explore new collaboration possibilities. We plan to actively participate in various activities that support the growth of innovative companies and the expansion of global cooperation in the future."
PwC Mazars Korea reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of innovative companies and strengthening business networks between countries through its participation in this event, while also backing the development of next-generation technology firms and their entry into global markets.
PwC Mazars is the fifth-largest global accounting and consulting firm in France, with a network spanning over 100 countries and regions. Notably, PwC Mazars has established a Korean Desk in Paris and a French Desk in Seoul to facilitate smooth communication and project execution between Korean and French companies.
Meanwhile, this year marks the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the French Chamber of Commerce in Korea, leading to increased cooperation between the two countries' economic sectors.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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