Korea's largest logistics industry exhibition, showcasing artificial intelligence-based smart logistics technologies at a glance, is set to open.
The Korea Integrated Logistics Association announced Wednesday that it will hold the "2026 Korea MAT (KOREA MAT 2026)" at Kintex Exhibition Hall 2 in Ilsan from March 31 to April 3. Sponsored by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), the event marks its 16th edition since its inaugural show in 2011.
A total of 182 companies, ranging from domestic and international startups to major corporations, will participate in this year's expo, operating 860 exhibition booths. The core theme goes beyond logistics automation to focus on the transition toward AI-based intelligent logistics.
Key exhibits include CJ Logistics' humanoid dual-arm robot, Fassto's autonomous logistics robot, and Exotec's warehouse automation system. AI-based operational solutions that integrate and control various logistics robots and equipment, including autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV), will also be showcased.
During the event, side programs will include coffee chats bringing together young logistics talent with companies and government officials, seminars addressing changes in the logistics industry driven by autonomous driving and AI adoption, and briefing sessions on logistics efficiency support programs.
"The logistics industry is rapidly transforming as it converges with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, autonomous driving and robotics," said Hong Ji-seon, Second Vice Minister of MOLIT. "We will actively support balanced growth through measures including expanding smart logistics centers and assisting small and mid-sized logistics companies."
The opening ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on March 31, and visitor registration is available on the Korea MAT website.