AI meets history at Gyeongju's landmark World Heritage Industry Expo
Ancient history meets cutting-edge innovation this week as Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.–935 A.D.), transforms into a testing ground for the future of cultural preservation. The 2026 World Heritage Industry Expo opens its doors Thursday, offering a glimpse into how artificial intelligence, extended reality and immersive media can revitalize the nation’s heritage…
Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, is hosting the 2026 World Heritage Industry Expo, blending historical preservation with modern technology. This ten-year anniversary event is the largest to date, gathering 133 companies, research institutions, and organizations. The expo showcases advanced restoration technology, digital archive tools, consumer products, and interactive public installations.
A significant focus of the program is the integration of artificial intelligence and extended reality, which are transforming historical reconstruction, digital storytelling, and global outreach. The expo opens on Friday at 2 p.m., where Suwen Wang, a special speaker, will be present. This milestone event demonstrates South Korea's effort to merge historical conservation with high-tech industries, turning heritage preservation into an innovative economic engine.
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