📅 Nov. 1-5, 2026. Goyang, Republic of Korea
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Venue & Accomodation

Conference Venue

3rd floor of KINTEX #1 (among two big KINTEX buildings #1 and #2)
Address: KINTEX 10390, 217-60, Kintex-ro. Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

The venue for IIW8 is KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), the largest convention center in Korea. KINTEX is officially located within the administrative district of Goyang (a satellite city of Seoul), yet it has exceptional accessibility to the central Seoul via multiple modes of public transportation, including subway lines and express buses. Notably, the GTX-A express subway line connects Seoul Station to KINTEX Station in just 16 minutes with a fare of ~US$ 3), significantly enhancing accessibility for attendees.

Also, KINTEX is easily accessible from Korea’s two major international gateways—Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport. It is well connected by various modes of public transportation, including airport limousine buses, subways, and taxis, ensuring smooth and efficient travel from either airport. For detailed directions from Incheon (or Gimpo) International Airport to KINTEX, please see the official KINTEX transportation guide

KINTEX Transportation Guide

Accommodation

Accommodation reservations at the conference hotel are now open.

  • Hotel: Sono Calm Goyang (5 stars)
  • Reservation link: Book your room here
  • If a Korean-language pop-up appears when you open the reservation page, simply close it and continue.
  • The website is available in both English and Korean. You can select your preferred language at the top right of the page.
  • Special conference rates are available for stays from October 31 (Sat.) to November 6 (Fri.), 2026.
  • Room rate: KRW 165,000 per night (tax included) for all nights except October 31 (Sat.), which is subject to a higher weekend rate.
  • For reference, KRW 165,000 is approximately USD 110 (USD 1 ≈ KRW 1,500).
  • The hotel is within a 15-minute walk of KINTEX.
  • The conference banquet will be held at the hotel on Tuesday evening, November 3.
  • Reservations through the above link are available until October 23. However, rooms are subject to availability and may sell out before then, so early booking is recommended.
For participants seeking alternative accommodations, a variety of reasonably priced hotels are available near KINTEX, including Gloucester Hotel Kintex (3.5 stars), which is just a 3-minute walk from the venue. Additional options can also be found on major travel websites such as Agoda by searching “Goyang” or “KINTEX”.

Visa

Applying for Korean VISA

  • If you are a citizen of a country eligible for visa-free entry or K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization), you may enter Republic of Korea without applying for a visa in advance. Please check the list of eligible countries and the latest entry requirements at the official Korean visa portal: https://www.visa.go.kr
  • If your country is not eligible for visa-free entry or K-ETA, you are required to obtain an appropriate short-term visa (C-3) prior to your arrival in Korea. Participants are responsible for their own visa applications. Detailed procedures, required documents, and application forms can be found on the Korean Visa Portal: https://www.visa.go.kr
    • Visa policies and entry requirements are subject to change depending on government regulations and international circumstances.
    • Participants are strongly advised to check the most up-to-date information with the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate well in advance of travel.
  • VISA support
    • Upon request, the IIW8 Organizing Committee can provide official invitation letters and supporting documents required for visa applications.
      • Visa support requests should be submitted after conference registration is completed.
      • Invitation letters will be issued electronically (PDF format) and sent by email.
      • Please note that the Organizing Committee does not contact embassies or consulates on behalf of participants and does not guarantee visa approval.
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