Seoul AI pavilion generates $3.52 mil. in export opportunities at Barcelona expo
Seoul's push to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) hub translated into millions of dollars in potential business opportunities after its pavilion at one of the world's largest smart city exhibitions generated $3.52 million (about 4.7 billion won) in export consultations. The Seoul AI Foundation said Monday that its Seoul pavilion at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, held Nov. 3-5 at…
Seoul's efforts to establish itself as a global artificial intelligence (AI) hub have resulted in significant export opportunities, as evidenced by the $3.52 million (approximately 4.7 billion won) generated in export consultations from its pavilion at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The Seoul AI Foundation reported that the pavilion hosted 398 business consultations valued at this substantial figure.
Organized for the seventh year in a row in collaboration with Gangnam District and 11 Seoul-based technology firms, the exhibition centered on the theme "AI City Seoul." Spanning roughly 180 square meters, the pavilion showcased AI-driven solutions targeting urban challenges, with participants including Tilda, LBS Tech, Inpera, Ninewatt, Desen Korea, Archisketch, Kairos Lab, Innonet, PiaSpace, SaveTree, and GroundOne.
In addition to the main pavilion, Gangnam District operated a separate exhibition area with the slogan "G."
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