KIC China is operating the 'Korean Innovation Pavilion' at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026) in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, marking the first time a Korean institution has done so. The pavilion aims to support the entry of domestic artificial intelligence (AI) innovation companies into the Chinese market.
WAIC, which has been held annually in Shanghai since its inception in 2018, is a leading international event in the global AI sector. This year, Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending for the first time. The theme of this year's event is 'AI Partnership for a Brighter Future,' featuring participation from over 1,100 companies worldwide and showcasing more than 3,000 AI technologies and products.
KIC China is collaborating with the Korea-China Torch Innovation Center, under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, to operate the Korean Innovation Pavilion, introducing the excellent technologies and products of Korean AI innovation companies to the Chinese AI industry ecosystem.
The 'Korean Innovation Pavilion' features eight participating companies, including ▲ Dynamic Solution (AI-based robotics and intelligent automation solutions) ▲ AI Works (AI-based industrial solutions and AI technology platform) ▲ Aslon (AI technology for digital transformation in industrial sites) ▲ SECA (innovative services based on AI and digital technology) ▲ Hypernology (advanced technology in AI and robotics) ▲ Neurocle (deep learning-based industrial vision AI solutions) ▲ Stepath (enterprise AI platform).
KIC China is implementing various linkage programs to expand practical cooperation opportunities between Korean innovation companies and the Chinese industrial ecosystem.
These programs include business consultation meetings and technology exchange programs with Chinese AI companies, investment institutions, and industry stakeholders, as well as visits to the 'AI Town' industrial site in Shanghai to observe the current state of the Chinese AI industry ecosystem.
On July 18, KIC China, the Korea-China Torch Innovation Center, and the WAIC organizing body will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in AI, digital technology, and future industries between the two countries. This agreement aims to strengthen technology exchange, corporate collaboration, industrial linkage, and the joint utilization of innovative resources.
Kim Jong-moon, director of KIC China, stated, "The Korean Innovation Pavilion will serve as a platform for Korean companies to connect directly with the Chinese AI industry ecosystem and discover collaboration opportunities with local companies, investment institutions, and research organizations. We will continue to expand Korea-China innovation cooperation in future industries such as AI, robotics, and physical AI."
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