Organized by KITA, COEX and DMK Global, the AI Summit Seoul & Expo (AISE), which kicked off its three-day run at COEX in southern Seoul on Wednesday, runs through Friday, bringing together some 118 companies from seven countries.
The expo, which combines an AI conference with a business exhibition, has expanded from last year, when 71 companies participated with 197 booths, to 300 booths this year, with KITA expecting more than 25,000 visitors. Pre-registration was also about five times higher than a year ago.
Adobe, Genspark and Oracle are among the companies presenting AI solutions and business applications.
KITA is also running a program connecting about 80 technology firms with large and midsized companies and investors. More than 200 one-on-one meetings are expected under the program.
The expo also includes startup pitching sessions, AI workshops and a humanoid robot demonstration zone featuring companies including AgiBot and PUDU Robotics.
KITA said the expo is aimed at helping AI firms find customers and investors while giving companies a place to explore technologies for business use.
"South Korea needs more than good technology to become a key player in the global AI supply chain. It needs a market where tech firms and industry actually meet and do business together," said Jeong Hee-cheol, KITA's overseas marketing director.
AJP Takeaways
• AI Summit Seoul & Expo opened at COEX on Wednesday and runs through Friday.
• The event brings together 118 companies from seven countries.
• This year;s expo has 300 booths, up from 197 last year.
• KITA expects more than 25,000 visitors.
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