Seoul International Invention Fair 2026 (SIIF)

Who goes

Buyers, distributors, licensing managers and R&D scouts who want early access to patented products and technologies before they reach the open market.

Run in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA); the 2025 edition showed 578 inventions from 19 countries.

Registration

Admission is free and no pre-registration is required; visitors give basic details at the registration desk by the hall entrance and go straight in.

Getting there and staying close

Airport routes, the nearest subway station, hotels within walking distance and where to eat are in these guides.

Venue guide: COEX →

Incheon Airport (ICN) → COEX, Samseong, Seoul →

Gimpo Airport (GMP) → COEX, Seoul →

Hotels near COEX →

City guide: Seoul – Gangnam & Samseong →

Before you book

• Confirm hall numbers and opening hours on the official site — they change between editions.
• Hotels near the venue fill up first during big shows. Book early, or ask us for a room block.
• Bring business cards, and an interpreter if you plan buyer meetings.
• Check whether your nationality needs a K-ETA before you fly — see Korea essentials.

Official show site →

Also at COEX, Hall C