IQT Conference
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IQT Korea 2026 is the first Asian edition of the IQT (Quantum Technology) conference series, organised by KIST, NIA, IITP and partners and hosted by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT, Incheon Metropolitan City and the Quantum Information Society of Korea. It is designed for the global quantum ecosystem: companies, startups, investors, researchers and government representatives. This quantum technology conference 2026 in Incheon takes place from 25 to 27 November at Songdo ConvensiA. The programme begins with a technical tour, opening ceremony and welcome reception, continues with conference sessions, an investor pitch competition and a gala dinner, and closes with a final day of sessions. Exhibitions run alongside, giving hardware makers and software providers space to present their work. The agenda focuses on quantum computing, communication and sensing, with particular attention to industrial adoption, investment, and the role of public-sector programmes across Asia. Attendees gain a view of how national strategies and private ventures are converging, along with structured networking between research and industry. By bringing the IQT format to Korea, the event strengthens links between Asian quantum initiatives and the international research and business community.
IQT Korea 2026 takes place November 25–27, 2026 in Incheon, South Korea.
IQT Korea 2026 is an in-person event.
IQT Korea 2026 is organized by IQT Conference.
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IQT Korea arrives in Incheon in late November, when the peninsula has tipped into a dry, bright early winter - days around 6C, cold mornings and very little rain. Incheon is Seoul's port city and gateway, and the Songdo district where most international events run is a planned waterfront business quarter built on reclaimed land: wide, modern, easy to navigate, and a short ride from the airport rather than an hour into the capital.
Incheon International (ICN) is the arrival point, and Songdo is around 25-30 minutes away by taxi or airport bus - much closer than central Seoul. The AREX line links ICN to Seoul Station in under an hour if you are staying in the capital instead, and Incheon Subway Line 1 connects Songdo to the wider network. Transport cards (T-money) work across subway, bus and taxis nationwide.
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Songdo Central Park. A seawater canal park at the centre of the Songdo district, walkable from the business hotels, with kayaks and a stone garden. It is the easiest way to see what a purpose-built smart city actually looks like at ground level. An hour, best on a clear cold afternoon.
Incheon Chinatown. Korea's oldest Chinatown, near Incheon Station, birthplace of jjajangmyeon and full of bakeries and murals climbing the hill to Jayu Park. Combine with the adjacent Open Port area's colonial-era architecture. Two hours, and dress warmly - it is exposed. Tickets on Klook →
Wolmido. A small island connected by causeway with a seafront promenade, fish restaurants and an old-fashioned amusement park. A short ride from Chinatown and a good sunset stop over the Yellow Sea. Around 90 minutes; quieter in winter, which is part of the appeal.
Seoul day trip. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong make a full day and are reachable by AREX plus subway in about 90 minutes each way from Songdo. Worth extending a trip by a day rather than squeezing into a conference evening. Tickets on Klook →
How far is Songdo from Incheon Airport?
About 25-30 minutes by taxi or airport bus, considerably closer than central Seoul. There is no need to base yourself in the capital for the conference.
What is the weather like in late November?
Early winter - around 6C by day, colder at night, dry and often clear. A proper winter coat is needed, particularly near the waterfront.
How do I pay for transport?
A T-money card, sold at convenience stores and airport counters, works on subway, buses and many taxis across the country. Many international contactless cards are not accepted at subway gates.
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