AI, advanced technology, and cultural arts converged at the '2026 Seongnam Tech Art Festival,' which opened on October 23 at Pangyo Station Square.
Hosted by the city of Seongnam and organized by the Seongnam Cultural Foundation, the festival aims to allow citizens to experience cutting-edge technology and engage with cultural arts under the theme 'Making the City Thrive with Technology and Art.'
The event will run until the 25th at various locations, including Pangyo Station Square, Tancheon, and Seongnam Sports Complex.
Approximately 1,000 attendees, including citizens and business representatives, participated in the opening ceremony.
The festival commenced with a performance by the humanoid robot 'UchiBot' from Mind AI, which entertained the audience with a show set to popular music.
Following the performance, Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin and key attendees participated in a touch-button ceremony alongside the robot, and the five-member crew 'Beatpella House' delivered a celebratory performance combining beatboxing and a cappella.
During the opening ceremony, Mayor Shin stated, “The Seongnam Tech Art Festival aims to ensure that citizens can not only appreciate advanced technology and cultural arts but also experience and enjoy them in their daily lives.”
This year's festival features a program that encompasses technology exhibitions, hands-on experiences, media content, and performances.
At Pangyo Station Square, the 'SN26' conference and a tech pop-up zone will be available, while Tancheon will showcase a media canvas and a fusion multi-show. A playground for experiencing robots and AI technology has also been set up.
Notably, a drone light show involving approximately 3,000 drones is scheduled as a key program.
Performances will take place on the night of the 24th at Tancheon and on the 25th at Seongnam Sports Complex.
The festival aims to provide a visual spectacle that combines advanced technology and visual arts through nighttime performances utilizing drones.
This event focuses on linking Pangyo's technological industry with cultural arts content, allowing citizens to encounter future technologies like AI and robotics in their everyday lives.
The festival is expected to enhance citizens' accessibility to technology through various experiences and performances, serving as a bridge connecting local technological and cultural resources.
Mayor Shin added, “We will create a city where advanced technology and cultural arts naturally permeate citizens' lives, making them accessible to everyone.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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