Busan to Host 2025 K-ICT WEEK from July 15th to 17th

Busan, South Korea - For three days this July, the city of Busan will turn to BEXCO, hosting one of the nation’s largest ICT exhibitions. From July 15 to 17, the venue will host the 2025 K-ICT WEEK in BUSAN, a comprehensive event that merges three major expos—AI KOREA, CLOUD EXPO KOREA, and IT EXPO KOREA—into a single programmatic stage.

The event will feature 178 companies across 409 booths and expects to draw around 20,000 visitors. Jointly hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Busan Metropolitan Government, and the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, it forms part of the city’s broader strategy to link industrial development with public engagement. Beyond a trade exhibition, it is positioned as a platform for policy exchange, business networking, and technology education.

The 2025 exhibition will include displays and demonstrations related to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, quantum technology, and cybersecurity. The event is organized under the theme “AI Core BUSAN,” which has been used in city-level digital development campaigns.

Exhibitors will range from firms like Douzone to startups, each introducing software products for industrial automation, document handling, and cloud-based system management.

Public institutions are not on the sidelines. The program includes a newly created “Public Meetup Day,” a structured matchmaking forum between technology providers and government agencies. Municipal offices overseeing education, healthcare, and infrastructure are expected to attend, exploring the viability of integrating digital tools into public services.

Last year’s event led to ₩336 billion in business agreements. This year, organizers are aiming not only to match that figure, but to deepen the quality of engagements—moving beyond demonstration and into discussion of implementation.

International participation will expand this year with the event taking place alongside the World Smart City Expo (WSCE). This joint format is set to bring in delegates from foreign municipalities, infrastructure agencies, and urban policy institutions.

According to organizers, technical briefings and bilateral meetings will be held in parallel with the main exhibition schedule, offering opportunities for comparative discussion on smart city strategies and implementation.

What distinguishes K-ICT WEEK from many other tech conventions is its dual address: while built to support industrial networking, the event is also designed for public access. Admission is free to all visitors, who can explore interactive installations that simplify complex technologies.

Education, as in past years, remains an embedded theme. Pusan National University will deploy its AI BUS, a mobile learning platform offering live tutorials and demonstrations, particularly in healthcare and education AI.

The three-day program includes not only exhibitions and conferences but also business matchmaking sessions aimed at generating contracts and technology transfer opportunities.

According to organizers, this year’s addition of a Public Meetup Day will bring local governments and public-sector institutions into direct dialogue with participating tech firms. This includes organizations involved in public education, healthcare services, and city infrastructure.

The exhibition is divided into corporate display areas, institutional sessions, and interactive experience zones. Sections open to the public are also included, with displays designed for educational use and general accessibility.