Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy, Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute host 2026 Korea ESG Eco-Friendly Expo
Green products, power and energy, circular resources, carbon neutrality and eco-friendly management — K-GX solutions under one roof
ESG Forum held concurrently, showcasing industry responses to climate disclosure and the green transition
The Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy and the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute will host the 2026 Korea ESG Eco-Friendly Expo from Wednesday through Friday at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Now in its 22nd edition since launching in 2005, the expo takes "Korea's Green Transformation" as its theme, showcasing decarbonization technologies, products and services from industry while supporting their commercialization through forums and company presentations.
This year's expo features 234 participating companies across 433 exhibition spaces organized into five halls. A newly added Power and Energy Hall will highlight technologies and services supporting the decarbonization of the power sector, including renewable energy, energy-efficiency improvements and smart grid management.
The Carbon Neutrality Solutions Hall will present technologies and services helping companies cut emissions — covering fuel switching and greenhouse gas management — while the ESG Solutions Hall will offer disclosure platforms, consulting services, supply chain management systems and information on related government support programs.
The Resource Circulation Hall broadens its scope beyond plastics to cover solar panels, marine waste and industrial waste, introducing technologies for recycling, reuse and raw-material recovery from discarded resources.
The Green Products and Construction Hall will feature products and services connecting sustainable production and consumption, including eco-labeled and low-carbon products, upcycled goods and green building solutions.
Visitors to the exhibition floor will also be able to explore digital technologies being applied across various green-transition sectors.
Highlights include a physical AI robot system that automates the dismantling of used batteries, as well as a disclosure-response platform that standardizes and verifies corporate ESG data within a structured management framework.
A dedicated AI Special Hall will showcase projects and participating companies working to commercialize AI-powered applications and services in the environmental sector.
A range of climate-action events open to visitors will also take place throughout the expo.
The Green Card Pavilion will provide information on programs and usage guides for climate-friendly actions such as green consumption and public transit use. The Eco Life Theme Hall and Zero Waste Experience Hall will offer hands-on ways to practice eco-friendly consumption and resource conservation in daily life.
On the second day of the expo, the 5th Korea ESG Forum will be held Thursday in the on-site conference hall under the theme "Turning Korea's Green Transformation into a Growth Opportunity, and Climate Disclosure into a Trusted Asset." The forum will feature presentations on government policy and regulatory trends, with leading companies from various industries sharing their experiences responding to carbon neutrality and ESG requirements.
A newly introduced Green Stage inside the exhibition hall will serve as a presentation platform where participating companies introduce their green-transition technologies, answer questions from the floor and engage in direct dialogue with visitors. The stage is designed to demonstrate how the technologies on display can be applied in practice and to create collaboration opportunities between companies on the supply and demand sides.
Sessions will be organized by theme: "Energy Transition and Efficiency" on Wednesday, "Carbon Reduction and ESG Response" on Thursday, and "AI and Robotics-Based Environmental Innovation" on Friday.
The expo will also support domestic and international market access for green technologies and products through overseas export consultations, public procurement meetings and business-matching sessions between participating companies. A second Ecodesign Policy Forum and an environmental research and development investment briefing will also be held, providing networking opportunities for regulatory compliance and commercialization.
Further details about this year's Korea Eco-Friendly Expo are available on the official website.
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