Exploring Educational Innovation and Global Education Industry Trends in the Era of AI and AGI

Republic of Korea – January 21, 2026 – The 23rd Education Korea Expo (Education Korea 2026) officially opened on January 21 (Wed) and will run through January 23 (Fri) for three days at COEX Halls A and B in Samseong-dong, Seoul. Held under the theme “Learning about Learning, Tomorrow Starts Today,” the exhibition is the largest in its history, bringing together 592 companies and organizations from 22 countries.



Education Korea has established itself as Asia’s largest exhibition specializing in education and edutech, serving as a premier global platform where future education paradigms and the latest technological trends can be explored in one place. The expo covers the entire education industry ecosystem, including educational content, edutech solutions, educational facilities and environments, vocational and lifelong education, and overseas study programs.

This year’s exhibition focused on educational innovation beyond the AI era, addressing preparations for the AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) age. Participating companies showcased cutting-edge technologies that can be applied directly in classrooms, including AI-based educational courseware, STEAM robots, and digital classroom solutions. Global big-tech firms and leading domestic edutech companies also took part, presenting future-oriented learning tools and instructional design strategies.



In particular, seminars, competitions, and live demonstration programs were held to share AI-based digital teaching materials and classroom application cases, drawing strong interest from teachers and education professionals. Dong-A Publishing, for example, operated hands-on experience zones and seminars centered on teacher-focused AI digital learning resources, emphasizing content that can be immediately applied in real classroom settings.

During the exhibition, the 9th International Education Conference (EDUCON 2026) was also held under the theme “AI Agents: Creating New Rules,” bringing together global education leaders to discuss structural changes and strategies in education. Experts and policymakers engaged in in-depth discussions on the roles generative AI and AI agents will play in future classrooms, as well as the redefinition of educators’ roles amid a fundamental transformation of the education ecosystem.

Additionally, booths operated by regional offices of education, including the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, introduced regional education options and innovative programs such as rural and coastal study-abroad initiatives.



An industry official commented, “Education Korea 2026 goes beyond a conventional exhibition, offering a valuable opportunity to identify the technologies and policy directions genuinely needed in today’s classrooms,” adding that “it provides educators and industry professionals from Korea and abroad with a comprehensive view of the education innovation driven by AI and edutech.”



The expo has been widely recognized as a platform that offers diverse participants—including educators, parents, students, and industry stakeholders—clear insights into the future direction of education and practical application cases. It has further solidified its position as a stage for enhancing the global competitiveness of the education industry and presenting field-oriented strategies for educational innovation.

* Event Overview
• Event: The 23rd Education Korea Expo (Education Korea 2026)
• Dates: January 21 (Wed) – January 23 (Fri), 2026
• Venue: COEX Halls A & B, Seoul
• Theme: Learning about Learning, Tomorrow Starts Today
• Participants: 592 companies and organizations from 22 countries
• Key Programs: Edutech exhibition, international education conference, seminars, and hands-on experience programs

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