Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho opened FIX 2026 at EXCO on Wednesday morning, October 21, announcing that 531 companies were taking part, the most in the show’s history. He said more large corporations and global companies had joined this year alongside smaller firms.

A Ceremony Focused on AI and Manufacturing

The mayor spoke first. “ Today, the world is entering a great transition, as industrial structures and everyday life are being completely reshaped around AI ,” he said. “ Beyond boosting productivity, AI is breaking down boundaries between industries and offering clear solutions to problems facing humanity, such as healthcare, safety, and education.…