'100% In-Person' World Gas Conference Two Months Away... Daegu City Final Checks

Daegu City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Daegu City has begun final inspections for the World Gas Congress, which is just over 70 days away.

By expanding the infrastructure facility, EXCO, they secured 15,000㎡ of exhibition space, extended connecting corridors, and reinforced auxiliary facilities.

Accommodation facilities have been prepared to accommodate up to 6,000 people per day, including 5,000 rooms in tourist hotels and 1,800 rooms in general lodging facilities.

For transportation, dedicated shuttle buses will operate between Incheon Airport and lodging facilities, as well as between event venues and lodging facilities, ensuring smooth movement for participants through collaboration with professionals and police.

As this is the first large-scale international event held since the outbreak of COVID-19, Daegu City has arranged side events to change the atmosphere and revitalize the local economy.

As a pre-event for the congress, the KBS Open Concert will be held at EXCO in March.

During the congress, festival venues where attendees can enjoy K-POP, traditional Korean music (gugak), and musical gala shows will be created around EXCO, major hotels, and key locations in the city.

Distinctive performances representing Daegu will also be held at major cultural facilities such as the Opera House and the Culture and Arts Center.

Additionally, cultural heritage tours of Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions, including Gyeongju and Andong, along with marketing at large shopping centers, will be used to stimulate spending by overseas participants.

Participant safety management systems have also been established in cooperation with related organizations.

Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin said, “As the World Gas Congress, one of the world’s largest energy events, will be held 100% in person, we will conduct thorough pre-inspections and preparations to host a highly complete event.”

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