THE NEXT AI

2026.10.14~16 / CECO, Changwon

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A Global AI Exhibition for a Sustainable Future

THE NEXT AI is Korea’s leading AI exhibition dedicated to the manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Co-hosted with SMATOF 2026 (Changwon International Smart Factory & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition), the event showcases cutting-edge industrial technologies, featuring Physical AI, AI-driven manufacturing solutions, and smart factory technologies, along with real-world applications and use cases.

THE NEXT AI X SMATOF 2026 creates new business opportunities through the convergence of AI and smart factory technologies, driving productivity and strengthening manufacturing competitiveness.

Gyeongsangnam-do Leading Industrial Innovation

Integrating AI into Key Sectors

Manufacturing, Mobility, Defense, and Healthcare

Gyeongsangnam-do has designated AI as a key regional industry and is building a strong AI ecosystem in collaboration with research institutions, companies, and startups, enhancing Korea's global competitiveness as an AI leader.