About SMEMM

Overview

Date
1-5 September 2025
Venue
International Convention Center Jeju(ICCJEJU)
Theme
MSMEs as Engines of Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Priorities
Innovative Growth through Emerging Technologies Sustainable Growth through Smart Policies Inclusive Growth through Enhanced Connectivity

Key Visual

Traditional Roof Tile
The Cooperation of APEC Member Economies

21 Waves
APEC's 21 Member Economies Driving Innovation Forward

31 Glimmers on the Water
The 31st APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting

Seongsan Ilchulbong
The Symbolic Identity and Immersive Experience of the Venue
Emphasizes the Identity and Dignity as The Host Country of APEC, Delivers the Officiality of Calm and Stable Atmosphere of Ministerial Level Meeting

Initiative

  • Connectivity

    Strengthen connectivity through physical, institutional, people-to-people exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Innovative

    Seek ways to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the Asia-Pacific region through innovation and digitalization, while focusing on bridging the digital gap and creating an inclusive technology ecosystem.

  • Growth

    Strengthen cooperation to effectively respond to global challenges as well as seek ways to enhance opportunities for active economic participation by MSMEs, women, people with disabilities, and others with untapped economic potential to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth, and ultimately prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

Slogan

  • The Next Wave of Startups & Innovation In Jeju
  • This vision highlights Jeju’s aspiration to become a next-generation hub for startups and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region,

    grounded in its natural environment, advanced digital infrastructure, and global connectivity. With creativity and sustainability as its core values, Jeju aims to foster a future-oriented industrial ecosystem and showcase a dynamic business environment.

    The slogan reflects a shared commitment to spreading the wave of regional innovation to the world through the APEC SME Ministerial Meeting.

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