As AI technology accelerates innovation across industries, Korea's largest AI/SW exhibition , 'AI x Software Wave 2025', which provides a glimpse into the rapidly changing AI industry trends and technological paradigm shifts, will be held at COEX in Seoul for three days starting December 3rd.
This year's event, now in its 10th year, is hosted by the SoftWave Organizing Committee and co-sponsored by relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, as well as major software-related associations and organizations. In line with the growing adoption of AI across all industries, the event is expected to contribute to the innovative development of the domestic and international AI and software industry ecosystems and strengthen global competitiveness.
This exhibition will feature approximately 250 companies and related organizations, spanning 450 booths. Leading software and AI companies, including Hancom, Douzone Bizon, TmaxSoft, ITcen, Younglimwon Softlab, and Metabuild, will showcase their latest AI and software solutions and business models. Furthermore, AI and software promotion organizations and associations, including the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), the Korea Artificial Intelligence and Software Industry Association, the Korea Information and Communications Technology Association, the Institute of Information and Communications Technology Planning and Evaluation (IITP), the Korea Broadcasting and Communications Promotion Agency (KORCA), and the Korea Physical AI Association, will participate through joint pavilions.
This year, a large-scale "AI Special Pavilion" with over 80 booths will be newly established. Under the theme "Artificial Intelligence (AI), a core technology leading the future software industry," the AI Special Pavilion offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI technology and industry in Korea. It consists of an AI Infrastructure Zone, an AI Voucher Zone, and a Physical AI Zone. Each zone will showcase the latest technologies and industrial applications in specific fields, including language learning models (LLM), vertical/physical AI, and AI infrastructure technology.
On December 4th, the second day of the event, the "Software Wave Summit 2025" will be held on a special stage within the exhibition hall. Under the theme "APEC 2025: Global Innovation and Domestic Strategy – Global Tech Leadership and Domestic AI/SW Innovation Strategy," the summit will begin with a keynote speech by National Artificial Intelligence Commission member Kim In-sook, followed by presentations on ways to strengthen domestic AI industry competitiveness and the latest global technological trends. The summit will also feature practical opportunities for global business exchange, including export consultations, inner circle meetups, and VIP booth tours.
On the same day, a special program commemorating SoftwareWave's 10th anniversary, the "Digital Disaster Recovery System Construction Strategy Conference," will be held in COEX Conference Room 401. Under the theme "Disaster Recovery on," leading domestic DR (disaster recovery) technology companies such as Korea Cybertech, Tmax Tivero, and HS Hyosung Information will participate and share strategies for preventing digital blackouts, such as the recent fire at the National Resources Center, and restoring public and corporate systems.
A representative from the SoftWave Organizing Committee stated, "We hope this event will serve as a key platform connecting the government's vision of becoming one of the top three AI powerhouses with the industry's commitment to innovation. It will be a platform to share cutting-edge solutions that can apply next-generation AI technologies to real-world industries and to jointly address emerging technological challenges." They added, "We will spare no effort in providing diverse cooperation and support to ensure that participating companies achieve tangible business results."
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