AW (Smart Factory + Automation World) 2027 is a premier international trade fair held in Seoul, South Korea, serving as Asia's leading platform for smart manufacturing innovation and Industry 4.0. This crucial event brings together professionals, companies, and stakeholders from the industrial automation sector. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies, products, and services essential for advanced digitalization in manufacturing. For exhibitors, it's a vital platform to showcase innovations to a highly targeted audience of manufacturing professionals, IT experts, and decision-makers, fostering digital transformation and global expansion through direct business collaborations like the KITA 1:1 Biz Matching. Professional buyers will find a comprehensive hub for learning about the latest advancements in AI, smart factory solutions, big data, cloud computing, robotics, and industrial automation. Attending provides invaluable opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking with industry leaders, and identifying innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in the evolving smart manufacturing landscape.
Highlights
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Comprehensive Exhibit Zones
Showcases specialized areas like Factory Automation (aimex), Machine Vision (KVS), Smart Factory Expo (SFE), Smart Logistics, and an AI Factory Pavilion.
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Direct Business Matching
The KITA 1:1 Biz Matching program facilitates direct collaborations, leading to significant export deals and fostering global business expansion.
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Innovation & Investment Hub
The "AW Open Innovation Round" connects startups with established enterprises, creating investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in smart manufacturing.
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Expert-Led Conferences
Features approximately 200 professional sessions, including the Industrial Digital Transformation Conference and CEO SUMMIT, offering invaluable knowledge exchange.
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Leading Industry Platform
As Asia's premier event for Industry 4.0, it attracts over 500 global exhibitors and 80,000 professional buyers, showcasing Korea's automation leadership.
Previous Edition
80,019
Attendees
500
Exhibitors
21,368
Net Area · ㎡
FAQ
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AW 2027 is exclusively for professional visitors, including manufacturing professionals, IT specialists, executives, engineers, R&D personnel, and procurement managers seeking smart factory and industrial automation solutions.
The event features core sectors like aimex (Factory Automation), Korea Vision Show (Machine Vision), Smart Factory Expo, Smart Logistics Zone, and the AI Factory Pavilion, covering diverse aspects of industrial automation.
Yes, AW 2027 offers the KITA 1:1 Biz Matching program for direct collaborations and the "AW Open Innovation Round" to facilitate investment and partnerships between startups and established companies.
The 2027 edition is projected to host over 500 global exhibitors and attract approximately 80,000 professional buyers, building on its consistent growth and influence.
