Smart Factory + Automation World 2026 (AW 2026)
PAST
March 4-6, 2026
Location:
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Venue:
COEX, Seoul
Summary:
A strong event for understanding Korea's industrial automation market, machine vision ecosystem, logistics robotics, and AI-native manufacturing direction. The 2026 edition was notable for a stronger emphasis on autonomous manufacturing and humanoid-centered industry narratives.
Smart Factory + Automation World 2026 was Asia's leading smart manufacturing innovation show, combining smart factory, automation, machine vision, logistics automation, industrial AI, autonomous manufacturing, robotics, RPA, collaborative robots, AGVs, AMRs, picking and packing robots, grippers, and software for production and logistics systems.
Previous Edition:
AW 2025 was the prior Smart Factory + Automation World edition in Seoul.
Tags:
smart factory; automation; robotics; machine vision; logistics automation; industrial AI; Korea; Automation World Korea; Smart Factory Expo Korea; AW 2026; Seoul automation; COEX smart factory; machine vision Korea; Korea Vision Show; AI manufacturing; autonomous manufacturing; physical AI; humanoid robots Korea; collaborative robots; AGV; AMR; robot grippers; RPA; industrial AI Korea; robotics conference; automation conference; robotics expo; automation expo; industrial automation; AI robotics; embodied AI; robotics event; robotics trade show; automation trade show; robot suppliers; automation suppliers; robotics startups; systems integrators; robotics networking; robotics speakers; robotics innovation; robotics market intelligence
Speakers:
Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab presenters - demonstrated MobED and robotics technology in Korea. | Boston Dynamics representatives - showcased Atlas-related humanoid robotics presence. | Hyundai Glovis speakers - presenters on physical AI logistics automation and integrated equipment control. | Korea Vision Show presenters - machine vision experts in smart factory imaging and inspection. | AI autonomous manufacturing forum speakers - industry leaders on autonomous production and smart manufacturing.
Source:
Official AW 2026 site, COEX listing and event materials, verified May 17, 2026
