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) leader were evident in the substantial export opportunities generated by its pavilion at the world's largest smart city exhibition. The Seoul AI Foundation reported that the pavilion, which was part of the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 held in Barcelona from November 3-5, resulted in $3.52 million (approximately 4.7 billion won) in export consultations.
The foundation organized the exhibition for an impressive seventh consecutive year in collaboration with Gangnam District and 11 Seoul-based technology companies, all under the theme "AI City Seoul." The approximately 180-square-meter pavilion showcased various AI solutions tailored to tackle urban challenges, focusing on sectors such as energy, urban safety, mobility, and spatial information.
Companies participating in the exhibition included Tilda, LBS Tech, Inpera, Ninewatt, Desen Korea, Archisketch, Kairos Lab, Innonet, PiaSpace, SaveTree, and GroundOne, among others. Additionally, Gangnam District operated an adjacent exhibition space, promoting its own initiatives under the slogan "G."
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