K-Health and Consumer Products Meets LA: Innovation Showcase at Cedars-Sinai
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT – 4:00 PM PDT
Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Hosted by Jong Choi
Seven Korean innovators meet LA's investors, partners, and clinical leaders — hosted at the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator. K-Health & CPG Meets LA brings seven of Korea's most promising healthcare startups to Los Angeles for their U.S. market debut. From AI-powered medical devices and next-generation cell therapies to breakthrough diagnostics and science-driven K-beauty, this cohort represents the leading edge of Korean health innovation — and they're in LA to build real relationships with the local ecosystem. Hosted at the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator, the showcase brings together founders, investors, hospital and clinical leaders, distributors, and strategic partners for an afternoon of company presentations followed by direct networking. Whether you're an investor scouting your next deal, a clinical or commercial partner exploring collaboration, or simply curious about what's emerging from Korea — come meet the founders and start the conversation. Who should attend Investors (VC, CVC, angel) across healthcare, medtech, and biotech Hospital, clinical, and research partners Distributors and commercial partners (consumer health, beauty, diagnostics) Anyone building bridges between Korea and the U.S. healthcare market Meet the Companies Medical Device & Diagnostics Apollon — Needle-free continuous glucose monitor, co-developed with MIT & Asan Medical Center Epigen — PCR diagnostic reagents with no cold chain required, at 50% lower cost Bio & Cell Therapy CARBio Therapeutics — In-vivo CAR-T making cell therapy faster and more affordable Youth Bio Global — Stem-cell therapy for ischemic disease + FDA-registered wound care Beauty & Supplement Gutbiome Tech — Patented-strain probiotics for gut & immune health Dermanique — High-concentration ceramide skincare, already in U.S. pharmacies Mediark — World-first MOF technology for hair & scalp care (DHT adsorption) Agenda 1:00 PM — Welcome & opening remarks 1:15 PM — Company presentations (7 startups) 2:00 PM — Networking & Meetings 4:00 PM — Close Hosted & Organized by Hosted at Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Organized by Chaperone Ventures · TBZ Partners Presented by Chungbuk Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (CCEI) — 충북창조경제혁신센터