2026 Korea Science Festival featuring the Jeollabuk-do Science Festival. · 2026 · Historical listing

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Information for this edition

Dates

Oct 16, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026

Place

Jeonju University Main Stadium / Harim Mission Hall, 303 Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (Hyoja-dong 2-ga).

Admission at the time

Free

Published hours at the time

10:00~17:00

Facts last checked

2026-10-17

First preserved here

2026-10-12

Published programme

The "2026 Korea Science Festival" and "Jeonbuk Science Festival" are science festivals designed to allow residents of Jeonbuk to directly experience "Physical AI," a key future industry for the region. The event will be held for three days, from October 16th to 18th, 2026, at the main athletic field and the Harim Mission Hall of Jeonju University. "A world in motion: Unlocking a new future with Physical AI!" This event is designed to provide an experience where visitors can interact with AI technology not just through on-screen displays, but also through robots and sensors that operate and function directly in the real world. This event, held in conjunction with the Republic of Korea Science Festival, involves the National Science Museum, leading research institutions in the province, and universities, with the primary goal of expanding opportunities for residents to engage with science and culture. This science festival offers hands-on experiences tailored to the understanding of children, teenagers, and the general public, showcasing research成果 in cutting-edge fields such as AI, biotechnology, energy, and mobility. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Jeollabuk-do Office of Education, local elementary, middle, and high schools will operate experience booths, and interactive events will be organized to encourage audience participation. The main program of the event consists of an opening ceremony, an awards ceremony for the Jeollabuk-do Science and Technology Professionals and the Student Science and Invention Awards, themed exhibitions, science and technology experience activities, and performances. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, North Jeolla Province, and the North Jeolla Provincial Office of Education, and organized by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Jeonbuk Technopark, and the Jeonbuk Science and Culture Center.

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