- Scheduled for May 2029 in Songdo, Incheon, reinforcing the city’s status as a global MICE hub -

On June 10, Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok) announced that it has officially been selected as the host of the “2029 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2029)” by the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society.

As the world’s largest international academic conference in the semiconductor field, ISCAS 2029 holds global prestige in the areas of circuits, systems, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. The event is expected to attract around 1,500 industry experts worldwide, facilitating vibrant exchanges between academia and industry in and outside Korea.

Since 2023, Incheon has been steadily building partnerships with the IEEE society to secure the event. Working closely with Professor Lee Han-ho of Inha University, the city government submitted its first formal letter of intent with official support in March 2025 and formed the “ISCAS Korea Bid Team” to execute strategic hosting activities. This public-private collaboration and well-organized approach enabled Incheon to successfully win the bid amid fierce competition from other cities.

The final bidding took place on May 25, 2025, at ISCAS 2025 in London, where Professor Lee Han-ho showcased Incheon’s sharp competitive advantage by highlighting Songdo’s outstanding MICE infrastructure, international accessibility, and rich tourism resources, alongside a video endorsement from Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok.

Kim Yeong-shin, Director of Incheon’s Foreign Affairs Bureau, commented, “Incheon’s accumulated experience in hosting international events played a key role in securing this conference. We will dedicate ourselves to making ISCAS 2029 a vibrant platform for exchange among global academia, industry, and research communities.” He added, “We will continue to attract international conferences that contribute to revitalizing the regional economy.”

* ISCAS 2029 Overview

❍ Event: 2029 IEEE* International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2029)

* Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: The world’s most prestigious organization in electrical, electronic, computer, and communications engineering

❍ Date/Venue: Sun, May 27, 2029–Wed, May 30, 2029 / Songdo Convensia

❍ Scale: Approximately 1,500 participants (200 from Korea, 1,300 from abroad)

❍ Organizer: IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS)

❍ Competitors: Cartagena (Colombia), Tampere (Finland), etc.

❍ History: First held in 1978; annual event