CP Partners

What CP Partners does

CP Partners is a privately held South Korean event services company founded in 2016 that specializes in the design, construction, and operation of pavilions and hospitality houses for international mega events — World Expos, Olympic Games, and World Cup. The firm delivers an end-to-end service spanning concept design, exterior and interior fit-out, exhibition, and live operations including national day ceremonies. Its principal clients are national governments (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Australia, Turkmenistan, Uruguay, Romania, Korea), Olympic committees (e.g., Team Korea at PyeongChang 2018), and corporate exhibitors (Jet Set Sports, Dow Chemical, DMG MORI). The company operates two offices — a headquarters in the Seoul metropolitan area (Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do) and a Dubai regional office opened in April 2017 for Dubai EXPO 2020 — and has executed projects across 15+ countries.

The company's core technical asset is the proprietary 'Breathing Structure' modular building system, used in commercial construction and event venues. It also operates a Virtual Event Service platform launched in 2020 that enables remote networking and communication. CP Partners has won multiple industry recognitions, including Best Exterior Design (UAE Pavilion, Milan 2015), Gold Medal (Oman Pavilion, Yeosu 2012), and several Bronze Medal awards at Yeosu 2012 and Milan 2015. The company holds Korean government registrations covering international meeting planning, industrial (environmental) design, video production, software/digital content, and direct production certification for exhibition and event agency business.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, one-time contracts for pavilion design and construction, exhibition booth builds, brand space marketing, and modular construction — augmented by a virtual event platform service. With a lean team of 1-10 employees, the business runs a direct enterprise sales motion targeting governments and large corporations, supplemented by regional partnerships (notably for Dubai EXPO 2020). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the revenue model is inherently cyclical, tied to the multi-year cadence of mega events.

Name

CP Partners

Legal name

CP Partners Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cp-partners.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CP Partners is a South Korean event services company that designs, builds, and operates national pavilions and hospitality houses for international mega events (World Expos, Olympics, World Cup), serving national governments, Olympic committees, and corporate exhibitors across 15+ countries from offices in Seoul and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Pavilion design construction
• Exhibition booth services
• Mega event management
• Modular building systems
• International expo services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeoksamdong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Pavilion Design and Construction: Full-service pavilion design, construction, exhibition, interior fit-out and operation for mega events including World EXPO, Olympics, and World Cup. Services include concept and design, project management, event solutions (IT, F&B), and K-Culture contents.
2. Exhibition and Convention Services: Exhibition booth design and construction, VIP and guest lounge setup, information booth installation, event planning and operation services for international exhibitions and conventions.
3. Brand Space Marketing: Concept and design services for shops, restaurants, and offices including exterior/interior design for brand space marketing purposes.
4. Virtual Event Services: Virtual event platform services enabling organizations to connect, communicate, and network with customers and prospects remotely.
5. Modular Construction: Commercial building construction using the proprietary 'Breathing Structure' modular building system.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CP Partners is an event services and solutions provider specializing in mega events such as World EXPO, Olympics, and World Cup. The company delivers full-service pavilion design, construction, interior fit-out, and operation for national governments and corporate clients, and additionally provides exhibition booth services, brand space marketing, and virtual event platform services. It also operates a proprietary modular building system called "Breathing Structure" for commercial construction.

Product overview

CP Partners is a global event service and solution company offering an integrated portfolio of services centered around international mega events, exhibitions, conventions, and construction. The core offerings include Virtual Event Service (a digital platform for virtual networking), MEGA EVENTS Service (covering World EXPO, Olympic, and World Cup pavilions with design, construction, and operation capabilities), CONCEPT & DESIGN (exterior/interior design for event venues), and the proprietary BREATHING STRUCTURE modular building system. Additional services encompass International Exhibition (booth design and operation), Meeting & Convention (stage and booth services), and Brand Space Marketing (shop, restaurant, office design). The company operates through offices in Seoul, South Korea and Dubai, UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Event Service A virtual event platform that enables organizations to connect, communicate, and network with customers and prospects through digital channels.
• MEGA EVENTS Service Comprehensive services for World EXPO, Olympic, and World Cup events including pavilion design, construction, exhibition, interior fit-out, and operation with national day events, targeted at national governments and Olympic committees.
• Concept & Design (Exterior/Interior) Exterior and interior concept and design services for pavilions, hospitality houses, and various event venues including transformation of existing spaces.
• Breathing Structure (Modular Building System)

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Exterior Design Award - UAE Pavilion, Milan Expo 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Various Partner Companies for Dubai EXPO 2020coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCP Partners established partnerships with various partner companies for the construction and operation of the Pavilion for the Dubai EXPO 2020 project. The company also maintains local human networks in Dubai to ensure smooth project execution.
• Government and Corporate Clients (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, Oman, Qatar, Romania, Turkmenistan, UAE, UK, Uruguay, USA)flagshipOthersAs of February 2018, worked with organizations from 15 countries including national governments for pavilion projects, Olympic committees, and major corporations. Notable clients include UAE, Oman, Qatar governments, Team Korea, Jet Set Sports, Dow Chemical, DMG MORI, and others.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nüssli Group: Swiss firm specializing in temporary event structures, grandstands, and pavilion construction for sports events and expos including Olympics and FIFA World Cup. Direct peer because both companies deliver modular and custom-built event infrastructure for mega events.
• GL Events: French-headquartered global event services group providing temporary structures, exhibition services, venue management, and pavilion construction. Comparable to CP Partners in its full-service delivery model for trade shows, expos, and large international events.
• Pico International: Hong Kong-headquartered global activation agency that designs, builds, and operates exhibitions, pavilions, and mega-event installations. Pico is the closest direct peer to CP Partners because both deliver end-to-end pavilion services for expos, Olympics, and corporate clients across multiple countries.
• Czarnowski: US-based experiential marketing and exhibit services company delivering custom exhibit design, fabrication, and event programs. Comparable to CP Partners in exhibition booth construction and brand experience design.
• dmg events: Dubai-based international events organizer running major expos including The Big 5 and other large trade exhibitions. Comparable to CP Partners in Middle East mega-event execution and trade-show operations.

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: Largest US-based event experience and exhibition services company providing design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site services. A broader incumbent with a wider portfolio but overlapping delivery capabilities for trade shows and large-scale event installations.
• MCH Group: Swiss live-marketing and exhibition company operating major convention centers and trade fairs (e.g., Art Basel). Comparable to CP Partners as an exhibition/convention services business, though it operates venue infrastructure rather than pure event services.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Global exhibition and event services provider offering custom booth design, construction, and on-site services for trade shows and corporate events. Overlaps with CP Partners' International Exhibition and Meeting & Convention services.
• Koelnmesse: German trade-fair organizer and venue operator running 80+ trade fairs including major industry expos. Comparable as a trade-show/convention organizer across multiple verticals and geographies.
• Hyve Group: UK-listed international events company operating a portfolio of trade shows and exhibitions across multiple verticals. A broader incumbent in the trade-show/exhibition segment relevant to CP Partners' Meeting & Convention and International Exhibition services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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