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[Photo] Seoul Pavilion Opens at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026

PolicyNovember 3, 20261 min read

The Seoul AI Foundation opened a Seoul pavilion at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The pavilion shows how Seoul uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its city.

Seoul opens a pavilion in Barcelona

The Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 (SCEWC 2026) started on the 3rd (local time) at the Fira Gran Via center in Barcelona, Spain. The Seoul AI Foundation opened a Seoul pavilion under the theme 'AI City Seoul.' The pavilion showed Seoul's strength in AI. At the opening ceremony, Kim Man-gi, chairman of the Seoul AI Foundation, and staff from companies taking part posed for a group photo.

What is a smart city?

A smart city uses technology, such as AI and sensors, to make city life easier, safer, and cleaner. The SCEWC is described in the article as the world's largest smart city exhibition, so it is a place where cities and companies show their newest ideas.

Why it matters

The event shows that Seoul wants to be seen as a leader in using AI to run a city. For companies taking part, it is a chance to meet city leaders and partners from around the world.

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