Seoul's push to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) hub translated into millions of dollars in potential business opportunities after its pavilion at one of the world's largest smart city exhibitions generated $3.52 million (about 4.7 billion won) in export consultations. The Seoul AI Foundation said Monday that its Seoul pavilion at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, held Nov. 3-5 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, recorded 398 business consultations worth that amount. The foundation organized the exhibition for the seventh consecutive year in partnership with Gangnam District and 11 Seoul-based technology companies under the theme “AI City Seoul.” The approximately 180-square-meter pavilion featured companies specializing in energy, urban safety, mobility and spatial information, showcasing AI solutions designed to address urban challenges. Participating companies included Tilda, LBS Tech, Inpera, Ninewatt, Desen Korea, Archisketch, Kairos Lab, Innonet, PiaSpace, SaveTree and GroundOne. Gangnam District also operated a separate exhibition space under the slogan “G