SETEC (Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention) is a major convention center in Seoul, Korea, which has served as a premier business platform for new growth engine industries and settlement business of the Seoul Metropolitan Government by providing various opportunities for successful business.
Run by Seoul Business Agency (SBA), SETEC has grown as a specialized exhibition center with the aim of fostering Seoul’s strategic industries by hosting a wide range of related trades shows, expos, and events.
SETEC, located in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, consists of three exhibition halls with a total area of 7,948 square meters and subsidiary facilities such as organizers’ offices, waiting rooms for VIPs, support office, and press room.
With easy access to public transportation, SETEC is the ideal venue for hosting various kinds of events
With easy access to public transportation such as the subway and the benefit of an entire one-floor exhibition space, SETEC has a great reputation for hosting large-scale events smoothly.
With its three exhibition halls, SETEC ensures a variety of space uses, while the adjacent Yangjae Stream provides visitors to the exhibition with a new experience making it an environmentally-friendly exhibition center along with access to nature in the heart of the metropolitan area.
As a reliable partner for SMEs, SETEC provides various kinds of support for enterprises
SETEC hosts more than 80 expos and events in such diverse fields as architecture, baby goods, franchise and IT businesses, attracting 7,400 SMEs on average annually. SETEC is involved in not only helping SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) increase exports and find new overseas markets but also in providing marketing support.
The conference room that can accommodate 120 people is located on the second floor separately with three exhibition halls on the first floor so that it can be the perfect location for conducting related seminars concurrently during exhibitions.
SETEC wins first prize in recognition of its outstanding brand differentiation, quality, and loyalty
SETEC was awarded the first prize in the exhibition & convention section in the 13th Korea Prestige Brand Awards, held on March 23, 2017. This is another splendid achievement following its winning the first prize in the exhibition & convention section in the Korea Master Brand Awards four years in a row from 2013 to 2016. This has given SETEC another opportunity to be recognized as a flagship exhibition and convention center of Seoul.
SETEC also plans to briskly develop its own trade shows and offer further support for exhibitions of public benefit as a business partner of SMEs, with the goal of becoming a place for Seoul citizens to utilize at the same time.
SETEC has achieved a superior track record with the highest operating rate among the exhibition and convention centers in Korea by handling the organization systemically in terms of flexible manpower management and custom-tailored service since it was taken over by KOTRA in 2005.
For promoting exploration of new markets for SMEs and vitalization of the MICE industry, SETEC focuses on fostering new exhibitions in the higher value-added fields such as culture & arts, Hallyu (the Korean Wave) and beauty industries and offering differentiated services through specially planned exhibitions and joint organization of various exhibitions.
Moreover, it is working on promoting diverse exhibitions of public interest, serving as a venue for ordinary citizens to enjoy as well.
Major Exhibitions in 2018
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and concerts, such as the KINTEX Spoon Art Show, Korea Christmas Fair, etc.
carry forward the construction of the third convention and exhibition center in accordance with the “Basic Plan for the Construction of the General Exhibition Center in the Metropolitan Area” set up at the time of the establishment of KINTEX. As it is anticipated that KINTEX’s exhibition centers will be saturated in 2020 with its rate of operation increasing up to 70%, KINTEX must start arranging for construction of the third convention and exhibition center without delay.
promoting trade. Last year’s event drew active participation by national delegations from countries including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Pakistan, Mongolia, the Russian Federation, Belarus and Mexico.
In addition to K-Safety Expo 2017, concurrently held at KINTEX will be ROTREX (International Road & Traffic Expo) 2017 and KCMIE (Korea Climate and Meteorological Industry Exhibition) 2017. ROTREX 2017 will showcase cutting-edge technologies and products in the field of roads and transportation including road construction and maintenance, road facilities and traffic signs, ITS, public transportation and bicycles, parking systems, and services, among others, as Korea’s largest exhibition in this important sector. KCMIE 2017 is a tradeshow related to the meteorological industry.
tools and other relevant tools. It takes place simultaneously with Korea Machinery Fair (KOMAF), and Korea Metal Week, providing participants with lasting synergy effects.
including the USA, Germany, Singapore, Thailand, etc. were confirmed for participation.
pre-demand survey of exhibitors. We plan to present special corners, such as the automation corner and the lightweight corner, and trends according to the trends in the material components industry. By establishing three exhibitions at the same time, it is expected to provide opportunities for Korean SMEs to activate the network and attract new customers.
As of June, 2017, up to 20 overseas genuine buyers will be invited, and 12 companies from six countries including the USA, Germany, Singapore, Thailand, etc. were confi rmed for participation.
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