KFS Korea Forum 2026

Seoul, South Korea | Sep. 29 – Oct. 2

Korea Finance Society is pleased to host KFS Korea Forum 2026, our flagship event for Global Korean leaders to deepen cross-border relationships, foster meaningful dialogue, and share key insights on the future of global financial markets.

Building on the successes of previous years, Korea Finance Society once again welcomes Global Korean financial professionals to the KFS Korea Forum 2026, to be held from September 30 - October 2, 2026 at The Shilla Seoul.

Please note that the cost of attendance is $2,500 per person, which will enable us to provide a premium experience for our attendees. We ask all attendees to kindly confirm your attendance by August 15 via the RSVP button on the left.

Event Overview

September 30

KFS will host an invitation-only LP/GP Roundtable, intentionally limited to approximately 30 of Korea's most senior institutional LP decision-makers to facilitate meaningful discussion and direct interaction. Participants are expected to include CIOs, Heads of Alternatives, and other senior leaders from institutions such as the National Pension Service (NPS), Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), Hanwha Life, Korea Investment & Securities (KIS), and other leading Korean allocators.

October 1

Our flagship Korea Forum 2026 is expected to bring together more than 150 institutional investors representing 50-60 of Korea's premier institutions, along with leading GPs, investment professionals, and industry executives for a full day of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking. Sessions will explore the most pressing themes shaping Korean institutional investing today, including macro outlook, private markets strategy, and portfolio construction.

October 2

KFS will host its College Student Conference, providing attendees with additional opportunities for meaningful engagement with leaders across the investment industry. Designed for students pursuing careers in finance and asset management, the conference will feature panels and conversations with experienced professionals from leading institutions, offering practical insight into career paths in institutional investing, private markets, and portfolio management.