The 31st Korea International Broadcast, Media, Audio & Lighting Show (KOBA 2023) held the ‘Next Stage? Under the theme of ‘Break the Frame!’, it will be held for 4 days from Tuesday, May 16th to Friday, May 19th at Halls A, C, D and Conference Center of COEX Exhibition Center in Seoul.
Co-hosted by Korea E&X and Korea Broadcasting Engineers Association, Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Communications Commission, KOTRA, KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, OBS, CBS, Arirang International Broadcasting, tbs, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Acoustics KOBA 2023, which is sponsored by related institutions and organizations such as the Artists Association and the Acoustical Society of Korea and broadcasting companies, is the only professional exhibition in Korea related to the broadcasting and communication convergence industry that will lead the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and has received international certification from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
By gathering and introducing excellent broadcasting, media, sound, and lighting-related equipment from around the world in one place, it provides an opportunity to see at a glance the new concept of broadcasting, video industry, and the advancement of sound and lighting industries that play a pivotal role in the cultural industry. We plan to present an opportunity to gain competitiveness and vision to cope with the rapid flow of change.
At this exhibition, cutting-edge broadcasting and video equipment fields such as 4K/8K, UHD, 3D, Smart TV, Mobile TV, digital contents, cameras, VTRs, editing-related systems, broadcasting and transmission-related devices, video editing devices, text generators, and CATV systems are featured. , displaying and introducing over 10,000 items of over 600 models, including Internet/satellite broadcasting related devices, displays, LEDs, etc., sound related devices such as Pro Audio, microphones, headphones, consoles, mixers, musical instruments, and lighting/stage related equipment, to showcase the latest products. It is expected to be a good opportunity to acquire information.
In addition, major broadcasting companies will participate in the KOBA 2023 exhibition, and broadcasting and video-related companies such as Sony, Panasonic, Canon, ARRI, Goil, Dongyang Digital, Visual Research, Black Magic Design, Samya GVC, Sanam Tech, and Huawei Korea, as well as InterM and Dasan Many of the world’s leading companies are participating, including sound companies such as SR, Sound Solution, Yamaha, Kevic, and Segi Electronics, as well as lighting-related companies such as Total Plus, Alpha Light, Hyundai Formex, Arttech Lighting, and Lighting Luna.
KOBA 2023, which will be held offline on the 1st and 3rd floors on a pre-COVID-19 scale, will not only showcase new exhibition items such as mobile, smart media, display, LED, content, metaverse, AR·VR·XR, but also broadcast as a high value-added industry. , presents a vision as a next-generation growth industry at a time when the market size of the media industry is growing and differentiated competitiveness is required.
In addition, the ‘KOBA 2023 Media Conference’ hosted by the Korea Broadcasting Engineers Association and Korea E&X will also be held. During the exhibition period, approximately 30 lectures in 14 sessions were held at the COEX Conference Center, covering topics such as media trends, IP broadcasting infrastructure, AI and media, media cloud, RTK & audio strategy, terrestrial UHD, XR trends, XR production, satellite and IP. It is expected that relevant people will have a lot of interest by covering issues related to the overall broadcasting industry, such as major broadcasting technologies and policies, as well as domestic and international media trends. In particular, the KOBA World Media Forum will be held to focus on issues related to the domestic and overseas broadcasting industry.
The Korean Association of Acoustic Artists also holds a seminar on sound technology to provide professional information on sound professional technology and practical know-how, and for the first time this year, the Korean Acoustical Society provides information on the architectural acoustic design process, sound equipment measurement and analysis methods according to international standards, and spatial information. Various conferences are held on topics such as interactive sound and music, and various programs are being prepared, including the 3rd Golden Ear Selection Contest hosted by the Acoustical Society of Korea.
If you pre-register through the KOBA website, you can view the exhibition for free. For further details, please refer to the KOBA website or contact the Korea E&X KOBA 2023 Secretariat, the organizer.