The 2026 Seongnam Tech Art Festival, organized by the Seongnam Cultural Foundation and hosted by Seongnam City, will take place from October 23 to 25 in various locations throughout Seongnam.
This year's event has been rebranded from the previous 'Seongnam Festival' to better reflect the city's industrial and technological characteristics.
Events will be held at venues including Pangyo Station Square, Tancheon, Seongnam Arts Center, Seongnam Sports Complex, and Seongnam City Hall, focusing on technology, art, and community participation.
The festival will kick off on October 23 with an opening ceremony and the 'Pangyo Tech Concert' at Pangyo Station Square.
Highlights include a robot performance, a conference titled 'Conference SN26' discussing advanced technology and industry trends, and a 'Tech Popup Zone' showcasing local tech companies' innovations and products.
A 'Communication Lounge' will also be available for business leaders and citizens to exchange ideas. On October 24, citizen participation programs will explore the intersection of technology and art.
Tancheon will feature content utilizing technology and media, including a 'Media Art Multishow' that uses water and the night sky, a 'Media Canvas' displaying AI videos and media art on large LED screens, and a 'Digital Garden' that combines digital technology with nature.
The 'Tech Playground' will allow visitors to experience various technologies, including robotics, AI, and XR, with interactive programs and performances. Family-friendly activities such as kayaking, Tancheon Market, and global food options will also be available.
The Seongnam Arts Center will host exhibitions focused on technology and art, including '2026 National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Collection Exhibition - Art in the Age of Vaporization' and '2026 Seongnam Artist Spotlight 4 - Oh Sang-min: The House of Snacks.'
On October 24, Seongnam City Hall will host the '2nd Seongnam City × KAIST AI Competition,' the '17th Seongnam Youth Creative Science Festival,' and the '4th Seongnam Children's Drawing Contest.'
The festival will conclude on October 25 at the Seongnam Sports Complex with a 'Music Festa,' a youth drone soccer tournament, and a reading competition. Performances by singers Kim Won-jun and Lee Jae-hoon are also scheduled.
Additionally, on October 24, Tancheon will host the 'Seongnam Music Festival' featuring conductor Geum Nan-sae and the Seongnam City Symphony Orchestra, while a drone light show will take place at Tancheon and the Seongnam Sports Complex on October 24 and 25, respectively.
Yoon Jeong-guk, the foundation's CEO, stated, "We are preparing a festival that offers a new cultural experience connecting technology, art, people, and the city. We aim to create a distinctive festival brand by linking Pangyo's technological capabilities with Seongnam's cultural and artistic resources."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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