ICPI WEEK 2025 in Korea wraps up with 41,720 visitors and $1.265 B in export consultations

May 1, 2025 | Thursday | News

A total of 41,720 attendees visited the exhibition over four days, from April 22–25, 2025, at KINTEX, Goyang, Korea

ICPI WEEK 2025, Asia’a leading industrial B2B exhibition, successfully concluded its four-day run at KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center) with a record-breaking 41,720 attendees and 1,200 participating companies from 23 countries.

 

Largest Edition Yet with Full Industry Value Chain Coverage

Held across 60,124 square meters at KINTEX 1 and 2, ICPI WEEK 2025 brought together the entire value chain from R&D to production, quality control, packaging, and logistics across eight co-located specialized exhibitions:

KOREA PHARM & BIO

CI KOREA (Cosmetic Inside Korea)

KOREA LAB

KOREA CHEM

COPHEX

ESG PACK

KOREA MAT

KOREA COLD CHAIN

This year’s exhibition placed a strong emphasis on digitalization, automation, and sustainability showcasing cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven quality control systems, eco-friendly materials, and smart logistics solutions.

 

Key Highlights by Show Segment

KOREA MAT

Over 170 companies participated with more than 800 booths, unveiling state-of-the-art technologies in logistics automation, smart systems, and cold chain logistics.

KOREA COLD CHAIN

Focused on cold chain solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals. Smart monitoring systems and green refrigeration technologies were major highlights.

COPHEX

266 companies displayed technologies related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetic production and packaging. Advanced data collection devices for regulatory compliance drew strong interest.

ESG PACK (Debut Edition)

Introduced for the first time, this show targeted CPG companies, highlighting sustainable packaging innovations. The “Korea Star Awards” exhibit and ESG conferences attracted significant attention.

KOREA CHEM

Featured processing technologies across food, battery, biotech, and cosmetics sectors. Powder handling systems for battery manufacturing and related seminars were key attractions.

KOREA PHARM & BIO

Served as a hub for the latest in drug discovery, biopharma, and CDMO/CRO services. mRNA platforms, microbiome research, and AI-based drug development were prominently featured.

CI KOREA (10th Anniversary Edition)

A comprehensive showcase of cosmetic ingredients, formulations, smart beauty tech, and inner beauty solutions. The CI KOREA Conference explored global regulatory updates and market trends.

KOREA LAB

The largest edition to date with 230 exhibitors and over 820 booths. Technologies included AI-powered lab analytics, eco-friendly lab solutions, and precision instruments for bio and semiconductor analysis.

 

150+ Seminars & Export Meetings Drive Business Results

More than 150 seminars and forums were held throughout the event, attracting over 10,000 attendees. The international buyer program welcomed buyers and purchasing delegations from 23 countries. According to organizers, 207 business meetings were conducted, generating $120 million in consultation volume and $70 million in expected contracts. Furthermore, the business matching program served as a key platform for fostering collaboration between exhibitors and both domestic and overseas buyers, resulting in numerous successful meetings and promising follow-up discussions.

 

Looking Ahead: Expanded Show for 2026

ICPI WEEK 2026 will be held from March 31 (Tue) to April 3 (Fri), 2026, and will be expanded under the new title KOREA PACK & ICPI WEEK, co-located with Korea’s leading packaging show KOREA PACK.

The 2026 edition will expand to 100,000㎡, with over 1,600 exhibitors and 70,000+ visitors expected. Booth applications are currently open for both domestic and overseas companies.

For more information or to apply for participation, visit:www.icpiweek.org

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