Poster for the 2026 Daegu International Machinery Industry Fair. [Daegu city government]
Poster for the 2026 Daegu International Machinery Industry Fair. [Daegu city government]

Daegu city announced Monday that it will host the 2026 Daegu International Machinery Industry Fair at the EXCO East Hall from Tuesday through Friday.

This year's exhibition is 5.3 percent larger than last year's, with 274 companies from 13 countries operating 745 booths. Participants will showcase core technologies in future strategic industries, including AI-driven manufacturing transformation, semiconductors, defense, secondary batteries and bearings.

The fair comprises two concurrent exhibitions: the 27th Daegu International Automation Equipment Show and the 21st International Advanced Materials and Components Industry Show.

The automation equipment show will feature 172 companies presenting technologies related to factory automation and smart factories. A special AI manufacturing transformation pavilion will highlight AI-based production processes and autonomous manufacturing solutions.

The advanced materials and components show will bring together 102 companies across four dedicated pavilions covering semiconductor materials, parts and equipment; defense; secondary batteries; and bearings.

Export consultation sessions with overseas buyers and procurement meetings with large conglomerates will also be held during the fair. On Friday, 23 major companies across eight industrial sectors will hold one-on-one consultations with more than 60 participating firms, alongside technology seminars including an AI autonomous manufacturing innovation conference.

Visitors wishing to attend may register in advance; details are available on the fair's official website.

Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho said he hopes the exhibition "will serve as an opportunity to share the latest technologies in future advanced industries and create new business opportunities between domestic and international companies."


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