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Korea Electronics Show 2026: KES Seoul Guide and Leads

By Ilyas Kerbal,

Electronics company exhibition stand at a technology trade show
Photo: Elektor Labs, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Korea Electronics Show (KES) is Korea’s largest electronics exhibition, organised by the Korea Electronics Association and hosted by the trade ministry. It brings around 500 exhibitors, 1,100 booths and roughly 70,000 visitors to COEX, with Samsung, LG and Korea’s component makers alongside startups and international pavilions. KES 2026 runs from 13 to 16 October. For buyers of Korean components and companies selling into Korea’s electronics supply chain, the KES attendee list is a practical shortcut.

KES at a glance
Industry Electronics
City Seoul, South Korea
Venue COEX (Halls A & B), Seoul
Dates October, 2026: 13–16 Oct
Frequency Annual
Moves between cities? No, always Seoul (COEX)
Typical scale ~60,000 attendees · ~500 exhibitors
Visitor ticket Online pre-registration (check kes.org for onsite fee)
App / platform Online registration + buyer meetings
Official website kes.org

Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official KES website before you book travel.

What’s on show at KES

  • Electronic parts and materials: sensors, connectors, PCBs, power
  • AI transformation: on-device AI, AI chips, wearables
  • Mobility electronics: EV, autonomous, SDV, UAM
  • Robotics and smart manufacturing
  • Digital health and silver tech
  • XR, Web3 and cybersecurity

COEX convention centre in Gangnam, Seoul

KES is held every October at COEX. Photo: Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Venue and dates

KES is held every October at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, in Halls A and B. The 2026 dates are 13–16 October. October is a crowded month for tech events, so book meetings early.

Who attends KES

Visitor Interest Who should target them
Electronics engineers and buyers Components and modules Component makers
OEM sourcing managers Korean suppliers Korean component companies
Overseas buyers (organised meetings) Korean products Korean exporters
Startups and investors Partners and funding Corporates, VCs
Distributors Lines to represent Manufacturers
Students Careers Employers

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Registration

Visitors pre-register online at kes.org. Admission details aren’t stated in English, so check the official site for on-site fees. The organiser arranges business meetings with overseas buyers.

Data and preparation

Registration and exhibitor information are on kes.org, run by the Korea Electronics Association. Most content is in Korean, and big brands sometimes scale back their presence. A list of the component makers and visitor companies that match your criteria, with contacts, lets you focus your four days.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • A showcase of the Korean electronics supply chain
  • Central Seoul venue
  • Organised buyer meetings
  • Broad technology coverage
  • Good for finding Korean component partners

Cons

  • Smaller than CES or IFA
  • Mostly Korean-language
  • Big brands sometimes scale back
  • Limited English fee information
  • A crowded October calendar

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Preparing for KES 2026

  1. Pre-register now; the show is days away.
  2. Request overseas buyer meetings through the organiser if you’re sourcing.
  3. Focus on components if you need Korean supply partners.
  4. Bring Korean or bilingual materials.
  5. Combine with other Seoul visits to component makers.
  6. Follow up before the year-end.

FAQ

When is KES 2026?

From 13 to 16 October 2026 at COEX, Seoul.

Who organises KES?

The Korea Electronics Association, hosted by Korea’s trade ministry.

Is KES free?

Visitors pre-register online; check kes.org for any on-site fee.

Can I get the KES attendee list?

There’s no exportable list. I can build an enriched list of exhibitors and attendee profiles.

Order your KES attendee and exhibitor list

Event apps are built for browsing, not for sales teams. They cap connections, hide data behind logins and rarely let you export anything. I pull attendee, exhibitor and speaker data from the app and the event website, enrich every profile and hand you a clean file before the doors open, so your reps can book meetings in advance and follow up properly afterwards.

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