Gwangju-Jeonnam Office of Education Recruiting Participants for '2026 Education Supplies Expo'

70 Outstanding Companies to Be Selected Across 6 Categories
Supporting Contracts and Market Expansion for Local SMEs
Promotional Booths and Up to 1.2 Million Won in Support

The Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Special City Office of Education announced on July 7 that it is recruiting participating companies for the '2026 Education Supplies Expo' to help expand public sales channels for local manufacturers and discover outstanding educational equipment.

This expo will be held for three days from September 30 at the Suncheonman Ecological Culture Education Center. Since 2022, it has been operated three times as the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education's flagship exhibition and hands-on event. Although it was originally scheduled for early this year, the schedule was adjusted in line with the launch of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Office of Education, reflecting the commitment to joint regional growth.

Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Metropolitan Office of Education is recruiting participating companies for the '2026 Education Supplies Expo'. Provided by the Unified Education Office

In particular, as this is the first event since the switch to a biennial schedule, it will focus on the applicability of products in school settings and on facilitating actual contracts. The expo aims to realize the vision of a 'K-Education Special City' that grows in harmony with the local community.

Up to 70 companies that produce outstanding products suitable for use in schools and educational institutions will be recruited. The fields for participation include: ▲ AI, edtech, and ICT devices ▲ science, laboratory, physical education, and arts teaching aids ▲ safety, health, and hygiene products ▲ cafeteria and kitchen equipment ▲ furniture and government-supplied materials, making a total of six categories.

Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises and small business manufacturers located within the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Special City. However, to strengthen the digital future education infrastructure in schools, the expo is also open to companies from other regions that manufacture or supply AI, edtech products, or ICT devices.

This year, the Office of Education has enhanced exhibition, product briefing sessions, and demonstration programs with a focus on hands-on experiences so that school personnel can physically handle and evaluate the products. Selected companies will be provided with basic promotional booth facilities, and depending on their location, booth operation costs of up to 1.2 million won will be offered on a differential basis.

The application period is from the 8th to the 22nd. Companies wishing to participate should submit the application form, product description, and other required documents to the Financial Management Division of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Special City Office of Education (Jeonnam Government Complex). Detailed recruitment notices and document templates can be found on the Office of Education's website.

Lee Seon-guk, Director of Administrative Operations, stated, "This expo will serve as a platform to revitalize the local economy and strengthen the competitiveness of public education," adding, "We look forward to the active participation of local companies with excellent technologies and products."

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