Gangneung to host 2026 ITS World Congress with 60,000 participants

The 2026 Gangneung ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) World Congress is scheduled to take place from October 19 to 23 at the Gangneung Olympic Park area. The event is expected to draw approximately 60,000 participants from around 90 countries.

A total of 419 companies and institutions, including major entities such as Hyundai, LG Electronics, and Google, are set to participate. The congress will feature demonstrations of future transportation technologies, including Level 4 autonomous vehicles, parking robots, and AI-driven traffic platforms.

Gangwon State has established an administrative support headquarters to manage logistics, safety, medical services, and tourism. To boost local economic activity, the province plans to link the congress with various regional workshops and educational events, encouraging visitors to utilize local accommodations and services.