KITAS, Please Call It 'Smart Device Show' Now
Published2017.03.14 15:43KITAS, Korea's only IT accessories and peripherals exhibition, is changing its name to Smart Device Show and expanding its exhibition categories.
As the market for mobile and PC peripherals continues to grow, we have determined that the term 'Smart Device' can better encompass the exhibition items at KITAS than the previous name 'IT accessories and peripherals.' Meanwhile, the abbreviation KITAS/KITAS will continue to be used as the exhibition brand.
The main exhibition categories for Smart Device Show include Mobile Accessories / Computer Peripherals / Wearable Devices / Smart Mobility / Personal Audio / Smart Sensors / Drones / Smart Healthcare Devices / VR Devices / AI Devices / Smart Car Devices / IoT (Internet of Things) Devices / 3D Printing / Electronic Gadgets, with the exhibition areas expanded accordingly.
The '7th Smart Device Show 2017' will be held under the theme 'FUTURE UNLIMITED' from August 10 (Thursday) to August 12 (Saturday) for three days at Hall B, 1st Floor of COEX in Samseong-dong. Companies wishing to exhibit at KITAS 2017 can receive a discount on participation fees if they apply by April 28.
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