The event, running through Friday, drew 460 companies and institutions from 17 countries to a 24,800-square-meter exhibition hall under the slogan "Beyond Idea, Into Action: AI moves Reality." Organizers said the show was designed to offer hands-on experience with what they called the "physical AI transformation."
Major Korean firms including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and SK Telecom joined the exhibition alongside robotics specialists such as Maum.AI. The floor was divided into four themed pavilions covering award-winning technologies, global exhibitors, entertainment tech and the country's AI semiconductor ecosystem.
At an opening-day ceremony, AI audio platform developer Gaudio Lab received the Presidential Award for a tool that automates music separation, dubbing and subtitling in K-content exports. Law-focused AI firm Law & Company took the Prime Minister's Award, while Samsung Electronics was among six companies honored with the minister's prize.
A separate export consultation fair paired with about 190 Korean firms with 50 overseas buyers from 14 countries for business matchmaking sessions aimed at supporting startups and mid-tier ICT companies seeking global partnerships.
"The World IT Show is an important venue to experience the convergence of physical AI and cutting-edge technologies," Second Vice Minister Ryu Je-myung said at the opening.
"We hope it becomes a meaningful occasion for our AI and ICT companies to share the fruits of innovation and forge new partnerships."
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