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 this week. The event showcases how artificial intelligence, extended reality, and immersive media can revolutionize cultural preservation in modern times. For this year's anniversary celebration, the expo features the largest gathering of 133 companies, research institutions, and organizations.
The expanded scope reflects a national commitment to merging historical conservation with high-tech industries, transforming heritage into a forward-looking economic opportunity. Exhibitions at the venue highlight cutting-edge restoration technologies, digital archive tools, consumer products, and interactive public installations.
Central to the program is the integration of AI and extended reality, essential tools for historical reconstruction, digital storytelling, and global outreach. The expo begins on Friday at 2 p.m., with a special presentation from Suwen Wang, a leading expert in the field.
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