Conference Venue
Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX), Busan, Korea
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Located in Busan Port International Passenger Terminal
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Specialized in international meetings, seminars, exhibitions, and events
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Facilities
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7 meeting rooms for parallel sessions
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1 conference hall
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1 event hall
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Street address
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5F, 206, Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Korea
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Accommodation
Recommended hotels near BPEX
① Asti Hotel Busan (★★★★) – 0.9 km from BPEX
② Ramada Encore Busan Station (★★★★) – 1.1 km from BPEX
Other Accommodations in Busan
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Commodore Hotel (★★★★) – 2.0 km
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Crown Harbor Hotel Busan (★★★★) – 2.0 km
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La Valse Hotel (★★★★) – 4.4 km
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Lotte Hotel Busan (★★★★★) – 5.7 km
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ibis Ambassador Busan City Centre (★★★) – 5.8 km
Directions to BPEX from Major Airports in Korea
From Gimhae International Airport (Busan - PUS)
The closest airport to the venue.
By Light Rail & Subway (Recommended)
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Route: Take the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail from the airport station $\rightarrow$ Transfer to Subway Line 2 at Sasang Station $\rightarrow$ Transfer to Subway Line 1 at Seomyeon Station $\rightarrow$ Get off at Busan Station.
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Duration: Approx. 60 minutes.
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Cost: Approx. 2,000 KRW.
By Taxi
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Duration: Approx. 30–40 minutes (depending on traffic).
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Cost: Approx. 15,000 – 20,000 KRW.
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Tip: Show the driver this address: 부산항 국제전시컨벤션센터 (BPEX).
From Incheon International Airport (Seoul/Incheon - ICN)
The primary international gateway.
By KTX High-Speed Train (Highly Recommended)
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Take the AREX (Airport Railroad) from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station.
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Transfer to the KTX (Gyeongbu Line) bound for Busan Station.
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Upon arrival at Busan Station, follow the signs for the "Busan Port / International Passenger Terminal" (Exit 9).
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A pedestrian deck connects Busan Station directly to the BPEX building (approx. 10-minute walk).
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Total Duration: Approx. 3.5 – 4 hours.
By Domestic Flight (Transfer to Gimhae)
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You can take a domestic flight from Incheon (ICN) or Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). Once you arrive at Gimhae, follow the instructions in Section 1.
From Gimpo International Airport (Seoul - GMP)
Mainly for domestic transfers or flights from Japan/China.
By KTX High-Speed Train
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Take the AREX or Subway Line 5/9 to Seoul Station.
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Take the KTX to Busan Station.
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Follow the pedestrian deck from Busan Station (Exit 9) to BPEX.
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Total Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours.
Final Arrival: How to find BPEX from Busan StationBPEX is located inside the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal (2nd & 5th Floors).
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Walking: From Busan Station, go to the 2nd floor and find Exit 9. Follow the Moving Walkway on the pedestrian bridge. It leads you directly to the 2nd floor of the International Passenger Terminal where BPEX is located.
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Shuttle: Check the conference website to see if a dedicated shuttle is operating during your event dates.
Helpful Tips
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Navigation Apps: Google Maps is not always optimized for walking directions in Korea. We recommend downloading Naver Maps or KakaoMap (available in English).
APIEMS 2026 Information
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November 29th (Sun) - December 2nd (Wed), 2026
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BPEX, Busan, Korea
Registration
Contact Us
Conference Secretariat Contact
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Boram Lee (Conference Secretary)
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Email: admin@kiie.org
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Jaehong Yu
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Email: jhyu@inu.ac.kr
Organization
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Host: The Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers (KIIE)
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Conference Chair: Chang Ouk Kim (Yonsei University, President of KIIE)
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Honorary Chairs
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Chang Seong Ko (Kyungsung University)
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Chi-Hyuck Jun (POSTECH)
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Ilkyeong Moon (Seoul National University)
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Kwang-Jae Kim (POSTECH)
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Organization Committee Chairs
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Byung Soo Kim (Incheon National University)
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Dong-Ho Lee (Hanyang University)