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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 showed off Seoul's strength in artificial intelligence (AI) for cities.

What happened

The Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 (SCEWC 2026), which is the world's biggest smart city show, opened on the 3rd (local time) at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. The Seoul AI Foundation opened its Seoul pavilion under the theme "AI City Seoul." At the opening ceremony, Kim Man-ki, 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 digital tools, sensors, and data to make city life easier, safer, and greener. AI, or artificial intelligence, is computer software that can learn patterns and help make decisions. Expos like this one let cities and companies share ideas and find partners.

Why it matters

The event shows that Seoul wants to be seen as a leader in using AI in city services. Showing its work on a global stage can help Seoul win new partners and attract companies that want to test their technology in a big city.

What to watch

Which companies from the Seoul pavilion sign deals or partnerships at the expo
Which AI city projects from Seoul get more attention from other countries
How Seoul's AI ideas are used by other cities in the future

Glossary

SCEWC 2026: Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, the world's largest smart city trade show, held in Barcelona this year.
Seoul AI Foundation: The Seoul organization that works on AI projects for the city of Seoul.
AI City Seoul: The theme of Seoul's pavilion, meaning a city that uses AI in daily life.
AI: Artificial intelligence, computer systems that can learn and make decisions from data.

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