AI Summit Seoul & Expo 2026 (AISE), Korea’s largest AI exhibition and conference, concluded successfully at Coex in Seoul, bringing together global technology companies, AI startups, industry professionals, and investors to explore the latest developments and applications of artificial intelligence.
Co-hosted by Coex, DMK Global, and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the event featured 118 companies across 307 booths, marking a 66% increase in the number of participating companies compared with last year. The exhibition showcased the evolution of AI from generative AI to agentic AI and physical AI, along with technologies and solutions spanning manufacturing, logistics, finance, healthcare, and customer experience.
This year’s exhibition also offered visitors opportunities to experience AI technologies firsthand. The EX-Zone featured interactive demonstrations including sports motion analysis, AI-based Taekwondo experiences, and robot demonstrations, while dedicated experience zones showcased humanoid and service robots from companies including AgiBot, RealMan, and Pudu Robotics.
Business-focused programs further strengthened opportunities for collaboration across the AI industry. Through “AI Business Connecting,” participating AI companies held one-on-one meetings with around 80 companies and investors, resulting in approximately 200 business consultations. The “AI Startup Forum & Pitching” and practical AI workshops also provided opportunities to explore investment, partnerships, and real-world applications of AI.
Held alongside the exhibition, the AISE conference featured 69 expert sessions covering key industry topics including AI adoption in manufacturing and finance, AI agents, and physical AI. Speakers from global organizations such as Google, Microsoft, NASA, and Seagate shared the latest technology trends and strategies for applying AI across industries, highlighting the growing role of AI in shaping the future of business and society.
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About Coex
Since opening in 1979, Coex has been Korea’s busiest and most prominent convention and exhibition center. Located in the heart of Seoul’s Gangnam district, Coex serves as the city’s top venue for global exchange, business, exhibitions, and conferences, as well as a space to find leisure, recreation, and top accommodation. Coex, as the leading event organizer, offers event planners a multitude of services both onsite and beyond, including the organizing of trade shows, event management and external venue management and operations.
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