Join us at Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 from October 21-24 at EXCO, Daegu, South Korea, to explore cutting-edge robotics technologies and solutions.
Dates
21–24 Oct 2026
City / country
Daegu, South Korea
Venue
EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center)
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Event overview
Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 is a premier event showcasing the latest advancements in robotics and automation.
Scheduled from October 21 to 24, 2026, at EXCO in Daegu, South Korea, it aims to connect industry leaders and innovators.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain insights into the latest robotics technologies, network with industry leaders, and explore potential partnerships. Dates and Venue: Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 runs from October 21 to 24, 2026, at EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center), South Korea. Buyer Authority: Attendees will include industry professionals, researchers, and decision-makers in the robotics sector.
Exhibiting at Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 provides companies with visibility among key industry players, opportunities for networking, and a platform to showcase their latest products and innovations to a targeted audience. Scale and Focus: The expo will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing innovations in robotics and automation. Buyer Authority: Attendees will include industry professionals, researchers, and decision-makers in the robotics sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
10 EXCO-ro, Daegu, South Korea
Yes. EXCO underground car parks use an unmanned licence plate recognition system, so vehicles enter and exit without parking tickets. Exiting within the first 15 minutes is free of charge.
Parking: Yes. EXCO underground car parks use an unmanned licence plate recognition system, so vehicles enter and exit without parking tickets. Exiting within the first 15 minutes is free of charge.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Domestic Booth
Excluding VAT
International Booth
Exempt from VAT
Visitor on-site registration
Valid 21-24 October 2026; grants access to the full event schedule
Ticket info
Ticket notes
Please confirm details on the official registration page.
Registration deadline
Free online pre-registration closes 20 October 2026 at 18:00; on-site registration runs 21-24 October 2026 at 10,000 KRW.
How the last edition performed
New this edition
Co-location with Daegu Future Innovation Technology Expo (FIX)
ROBEX 2026 runs concurrently with the Daegu Future Innovation Technology Expo (FIX), giving visitors combined access to robotics and future-innovation technology exhibits. Promoters describe this edition as the largest yet, with additional side events for industry exchange and networking.
SourceImpact
Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 is a premier event showcasing the latest advancements in robotics and automation. Scheduled from October 21 to 24, 2026, at EXCO in Daegu, South Korea, it aims to connect industry leaders and innovators. The Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 serves as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders to network, share knowledge, and explore the latest trends in robotics, making it essential for driving innovation in.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Industry professionals in robotics and automation, Researchers and academics in technology fields, Business leaders seeking partnerships and collaborations, Government representatives focused on technology advancement. Dates and Venue: Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 runs from October 21 to 24, 2026, at EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center), South Korea. Scale and Focus: The expo will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing innovations in robotics and automation.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibiting at Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 provides companies with visibility among key industry players, opportunities for networking, and a platform to showcase their latest products and innovations to a targeted audience. Scale and Focus: The expo will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing innovations in robotics and automation. Buyer Authority: Attendees will include industry professionals, researchers, and decision-makers in the robotics sector. Exhibitor categories include Robotics manufacturers.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending Robex - Daegu Robot Expo 2026 on 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-24 in Daegu lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Buyers research robotics suppliers online before travelling and arrive at the show with shortlists and pre-booked meetings.
Sustainability in procurement
Robotics and automation purchasing increasingly includes energy use, recyclable materials and carbon reporting criteria.
Automation and labour efficiency
Rising labour costs and skills shortages drive investment in robots and automation that cut downtime and staffing pressure.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Manufacturers diversify suppliers and favour robotics vendors able to provide local service, spare parts and training.
Hybrid engagement models
Live robot demonstrations still close deals, while digital catalogues and webinars extend supplier relationships after the show.
Buyers and integrators planning Robex – Daegu Robot Expo 2026 benchmark the show against Asia's large robot fairs and Europe's automation exhibitions to compare robot platforms, pricing and service coverage across Korea, Japan, China and Europe.
Pre-show
Confirm exhibitor meetings, demo slots and component shortlists for Robex – Daegu Robot Expo 2026, and lock EXCO-area hotel rooms early.
Show week
Hall walk-throughs, live robot demonstrations, integrator meetings and price or lead-time negotiations across the industrial, service and component halls.
Peer fairs are established sector events; verify current dates and hall allocations on each organiser website before booking travel.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Closest gateway to EXCO: a taxi from the arrivals rank costs KRW 8,000–10,000 and reaches the venue district in under 20 minutes. Direct domestic flights operate to Seoul Gimpo, with international routes serving Japan, Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia.
~8 km
to venue
15–20 min off-peak
by car
Korea's main long-haul hub. The KTX from the airport Transport Center runs to Dongdaegu Station in about 2 h 50 min, followed by a 20-minute taxi to EXCO; AREX trains connect to Seoul Station for additional KTX departures south.
~330 km
to venue
3 h 30 min – 4 h door to door by rail
by car
Busan gateway, convenient when combining Robex with a Gyeongju or Busan extension. Take the Gimhae Light Rail to Sasang, transfer to Busan Station, then the KTX to Dongdaegu (about 45 min) and a taxi to EXCO.
~95 km
to venue
~1 h 15 min by car; ~1 h 45 min by rail
by car
Practical for travellers connecting through Seoul. AREX to Seoul Station takes about 20 minutes, the KTX to Dongdaegu about 1 h 45 min, then a 20-minute taxi to the EXCO campus.
~290 km
to venue
~3 h 15 min by rail
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
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Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Taxi from Daegu International Airport (TAE)
Roughly 15 minutes from Daegu International Airport to the EXCO hotel district; taxi rank in front of the airport terminal building.
Taxi from Dongdaegu Station / Bus Terminal
About 20 minutes by taxi from Dongdaegu train station to EXCO; taxi stands are in front of the main gate.
Ride-hailing
Uber and K.ride operate in Daegu and can be requested from the airport, Dongdaegu Station, or the venue.
Car and parking at EXCO
EXCO underground car parks use unmanned licence plate recognition entry and exit; Parking Lot 1 and Parking Lot 2 are not connected.
Shuttle bus
EXCO shuttle bus boarding area is located in front of West Wing Gate 3.
taxi
15–20 min off-peak; Closest gateway to EXCO: a taxi from the arrivals rank costs KRW 8,000–10,000 and reaches the venue district in under 20 minutes. Direct domestic flights operate to Seoul Gimpo, with international routes serving Japan, Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia.
taxi
3 h 30 min – 4 h door to door by rail; Korea's main long-haul hub. The KTX from the airport Transport Center runs to Dongdaegu Station in about 2 h 50 min, followed by a 20-minute taxi to EXCO; AREX trains connect to Seoul Station for additional KTX departures south.
taxi
~1 h 15 min by car; ~1 h 45 min by rail; Busan gateway, convenient when combining Robex with a Gyeongju or Busan extension. Take the Gimhae Light Rail to Sasang, transfer to Busan Station, then the KTX to Dongdaegu (about 45 min) and a taxi to EXCO.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Most foreign nationals need a passport and a Korean visa, but travellers from countries with a Korea visa waiver agreement may enter visa-free; many waiver-nationality visitors must hold a valid K-ETA electronic travel authorisation. Check eligibility and apply on the official K-ETA portal before booking.
Official visa pageWeather
Daegu in late October is mild and comparatively dry. Average October high is about 23C (73F) with an average low near 11C (52F); the October 2026 outlook shows daily highs of roughly 18-28C (66-82F) and overnight lows of 7-15C (45-59F). Monthly rainfall averages around 46 mm, and the heavier rainy season runs from May to September.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to South Korea.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping and payment
Tipping is not practised in South Korea and service charges are already included; cards are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and venue cafés, so a small amount of KRW cash is enough for convenience stores and market stalls.
Business etiquette
Exchange business cards with both hands and take a moment to read the card before pocketing it. A slight bow accompanies handshakes, meetings start punctually, and seniority is respected in seating and introductions — useful context when meeting Korean robot manufacturers and integrators.
Show-floor and dining culture
Register or pre-register before entering the halls and carry your badge at all times; exhibitor giveaways are common but pushing promotional material at stands is not. Evening hospitality usually means shared Korean dishes such as barbecue or stew with soju or beer, so plan lighter mornings after networking dinners.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: TAE
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Daegu; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Most business visitors to Daegu enter South Korea visa-free or on a short-term business visa. Nationals of the United States, United Kingdom, EU/EEA countries, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and other waiver countries can attend Robex without a visa, but most waiver nationals must hold an approved K-ETA electronic travel authorisation (about USD 8) before departure. Travellers from non-waiver countries need a C-3-4 short-term business visa from a Korean embassy or consulate, typically issued in two to three weeks for around USD 60; carry an EXCO invitation letter with hotel and return-flight bookings. Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond the planned stay, and Korean customs does not accept ATA Carnets for temporary exhibition goods, so exhibitors should plan a bonded temporary-import process.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Most foreign nationals need a passport and a Korean visa, but travellers from countries with a Korea visa waiver agreement may enter visa-free; many waiver-nationality visitors must hold a valid K-ETA electronic travel authorisation. Check eligibility and apply on the official K-ETA portal before booking.
OfficialFind a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2026-10-21
Check-out (recommended)
2026-10-24
Areas to stay
Buk-gu, adjacent to EXCO · Daegu city · Daegu city centre · Dongdaegu Station area · Seongseo
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Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Daegu International Airport (TAE): 15–20 min off-peak; Incheon International Airport (ICN): 3 h 30 min – 4 h door to door by rail; Gimhae International Airport (PUS): ~1 h 15 min by car; ~1 h 45 min by rail; Gimpo International Airport (GMP): ~3 h 15 min by rail. Allow road or rail time to EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center); on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center): Buk-gu, adjacent to EXCO: Hotel Inter-Burgo EXCO; Daegu city centre: Eldis Regent Hotel; Dongdaegu Station area: Hotel Yeogiatte Dongdaegu.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Daegu; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center).
Parking: On-site parking is available at EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: Daytime highs around 23C (73F) and overnight lows around 11C (52F); the October 2026 forecast spans highs of 18-28C (66-82F) and lows of 7-15C (45-59F).
Seasonality: October falls in Daegu's drier window with roughly 46 mm of monthly rainfall; the wet season runs May to September, so show-week showers are usually light and short.
Packing: Pack layers for cool mornings and mild afternoons: light jacket or sweater, comfortable walking shoes for long hours on hall floors, a compact umbrella for occasional showers, and business casual for meetings and robot demonstrations.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 — Thursday 22 October 2026
Day two carries the fullest exhibitor presence and the heaviest trade-buyer traffic: opening-day ceremonies and press activity are over, every stand is staffed at full strength, and technical demos, matchmaking meetings and conference sessions run through the day. Friday remains busy but some international teams begin dismantling demo schedules, while Saturday 24 October draws lighter trade attendance and more general-public visitors, making it better for final follow-ups than for first-round sourcing.
Confirm visa or K-ETA status for South Korea — Most nationalities need a C-3 business visa or K-ETA; embassy guidance quotes 2-3 weeks processing, so start before booking.
Book flights into Daegu International Airport (TAE) — TAE is about 15 minutes by taxi from EXCO; long-haul travellers can connect via Incheon and the KTX to Dongdaegu Station.
Reserve a hotel near EXCO or Dongdaegu Station — Hotel Inter-Burgo EXCO is adjacent to the venue; three-star options cluster around Dongdaegu Station, about 20 minutes by taxi.
Complete free online visitor pre-registration — Pre-registration on robex.or.kr is free until 20 October 2026 at 18:00; on-site registration costs 10,000 KRW.
Download the EXCO hall plan and ROBEX programme — Map robot demo zones and conference sessions; note the co-located Daegu Future Innovation Technology Expo (FIX).
Pre-schedule meetings with target exhibitors — Request booth meetings with robot, component and vision-system suppliers ahead of the 21-24 October show days.
Plan the airport and hotel transfer — Taxi from Daegu International Airport runs about 15 minutes at 7,000-8,000 KRW; Uber and K.ride are also available.
Arrive in Daegu and collect your badge — Register on arrival, confirm opening hours, and note EXCO parking uses licence plate recognition with the first 15 minutes free.
Gyeongju historic capital
Busan
EXCO business and buyer lounge
Robot hall B2B matchmaking zone
Hotel Inter-Burgo EXCO lobby lounge
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · Domestic Booth
KRW 1600000 / per person
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visitor · International Booth
USD 2000 / per person
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visitor · Visitor on-site registration
KRW 10000 / per person
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visitor · Entry visa
USD 60 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Domestic Booth | KRW 1600000 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | International Booth | USD 2000 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Visitor on-site registration | KRW 10000 / per person | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | Entry visa | USD 60 / per application | official |
Decision
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QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
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visit
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Best for
Robot integrators, automation engineers, manufacturing and FPO procurement managers, and R&D teams comparing industrial, service and collaborative robot platforms in Daegu.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-6 weeks to arrange visa or K-ETA, flights into Daegu International Airport, and a hotel near EXCO
Risks
Hotel rates near EXCO rise during the 21-24 October show week
Visa and K-ETA processing can take 2-3 weeks, so apply early
exhibit
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Best for
Robot, component, gripper and vision-system suppliers targeting Korean manufacturers and buyers across the Daegu-Gyeongbuk industrial cluster.
Min. budget
$5,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, design and build, freight and customs clearance
Risks
Popular hall positions are allocated on a first-come basis
International freight and customs lead time for demo robots and heavy units
Peak hotel pricing and limited rooms beside EXCO during build-up
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Best for
Suppliers with no Korean channel or distributor, and buyers whose robotics sourcing is already covered by another regional event this cycle.
Min. budget
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Timeline
No lead time required if not attending
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
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