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Softwave 2026 (Korea Software Expo)
1Overview
Softwave, the Korea Software Expo, covers the software industry at COEX in Seoul, including AI, cloud, SaaS and digital transformation solutions. Corporate IT buyers and partners attend to compare software products and meet Korean vendors.
2Fair details
| Dates | Dec 2–4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | COEX |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Industry | IT & Technology |
| Nearest airport | ICN |
| Address | 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164, Korea |
| Official website | coex.co.kr |
Venue map
3Hotels near the venue
Hotels near COEX fill up during the fair, and rates often rise in the weeks before it. Book a refundable rate as soon as your dates are fixed.
Compare hotels in Seoul4Getting there
The nearest major airport is ICN. Compare flights to Seoul and check the venue's own access page on the official website for shuttle buses during the fair.
Search flights to Seoul5Mobile data & VPN
Mobile data
A local or regional eSIM gets you online on arrival without hunting for a SIM shop.
Get a South Korea eSIMVPN
Hotel and venue Wi‑Fi is shared by thousands of visitors during big fairs. A VPN encrypts your traffic on public networks.
VPNs tested in South Korea6Entry rules
Entry rules
Visa-free visitors need a K-ETA unless their country is under the temporary K-ETA exemption, which runs until 31 December 2026.
- Visa Navigator by nationality (Korea Visa Portal, Ministry of Justice)
- Korea Visa Portal (e-Visa application)
- K-ETA electronic travel authorization (visa-free travellers; temporary exemption for some countries until 31 Dec 2026)
- e-Arrival Card (visa holders and K-ETA-exempt travellers; not needed with a K-ETA), within 3 days before arrival
7Exhibit at or visit Softwave 2026 (Korea Software Expo)
New Connections, one of the operators of this site, supports companies with trade-show exhibition, local market research and business matching across Asia and China, with bases in Japan, Tianjin and Singapore. Ask us about choosing a fair, booking a booth or visiting as a buyer.
Last checked: May 19, 2026. Dates can change — confirm on the official website before booking.