"2026 Korea Small Business Owners Convention" to Open at BEXCO in Busan on October 23

Product fairs and hands-on activities to be held over two days, October 23-24

A festival showcasing the value and appeal of small businesses, bringing together products and technologies from small business owners across the country, will be held at BEXCO in Busan.

The Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises (KFME) said on October 21 that it will host the 2026 Korea Small Business Owners Convention at BEXCO in Busan for two days, from October 23 to 24.

The Korea Small Business Owners Convention is the largest event in the small business sector, commemorating Small Business Owners Day, a statutory anniversary observed on November 5. Hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and Busan Metropolitan City, and co-organized with the Korea Small Business Market Promotion Corporation, this year's convention will be held under the slogan "A Greater Korea, Made by Small Business Owners."

A Small Business Product Fair will be set up at the venue. Visitors can explore local foods, household goods, handicrafts, and innovative products in zones including the Longstanding Small Business Owners Zone, Local Businesses Zone, Regional Masterpieces Zone, Busan Special Exhibition Zone, Young Small Business Owners Zone, and R&D Lifestyle Innovation Small Business Owners Zone.

An Industry-Specific Technology and Skills Experience Fair will also be held. Activities will include tattoos and face painting, personal color analysis and image consulting, cake and cookie making, and experiences involving drones, K-food, and floristry.

Poster for the 2026 Korea Small Business Owners' Convention. Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise.

A Small Business Pet Lounge will be set up in the outdoor exhibition hall on the second floor of BEXCO. It will offer a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy with their pets, including making dog toys, behavior consultations, and agility experiences.

The K-Small Business Global Creators program will also be held, with YouTubers and Instagram and TikTok creators from Korea and abroad introducing small business products and brands. Participatory activities, including a stamp tour and a Bidazling DIY experience, will also be available.

On October 24, the second day of the event, the Small Business Live Commerce Day will be held, where professional shopping hosts will introduce and sell small business products in real time.

Meanwhile, at the opening ceremony on October 23 at 2 p.m., government awards will be presented to people who have contributed to the development of small businesses and the revitalization of local economies. The venue will also feature a local commercial district zone, a smart technology experience hall, and a mutual cooperation hall.

KFME Chairman Song Chiyoung said, "This convention will be a festival where small business owners from across the country present to the public the skills they have honed over many years and their distinctive products," adding, "We hope that many people, including Busan residents, will visit the venue and show small business owners their warm interest and support."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.