These Regulations aim to regulate booth space rental fees, booth allocation, construction and dismantlement of exhibit products, etc. regarding SIMTOS 2026 participation.

1. "Participant" or "Exhibitor" refers to the company, organization, or institute which submits its application form and makes payment of the deposit for SIMTOS 2026 to the Secretariat.
2. "Exhibition" refers to Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026 or SIMTOS 2026.
3. “Secretariat” refers to SIMTOS Secretariat of Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (KOMMA).

1. Each exhibitor shall be allocated a specialized themed pavilion by exhibit products.
2. The allocation of booths to exhibitors shall be determined by the order of application, the dates of deposit and interim payment, and number of past participation records from 1984 to 2024. According to aforementioned criteria, SIMTOS secretariat ranks each exhibitor. ranking, Exhibitors may select their booth locations in the order of their ranking. For the move-in & out and other concerns, the secretariat has the right to relocate the exhibitors’ booth space or to alter the dimensions of the booth space.
3. Exhibitors which do not complete both the deposit and the 1st payment by the due date (referring to Article 5) shall not be allocated.
4. An exhibitor who applies for participation after November 1, 2025, or who has applied in advance but is excluded from booth allocation due to non-payment of the deposit, may be allocated a remaining booth by the Secretariat only after full payment of the booth rental fee, and only after the aforementioned booth allocation process has been completed. The allocation of such remaining booths shall be at the sole discretion of the Secretariat

1. "Participation fees" mean the payment for both booth space rental fees and utility service charges (electricity, telephone, water drainage, compressed air, etc.).
2. The participation fee refers to the total amount, which includes the booth rental fee and charges for Utility Service (such as shell scheme, electricity, telephone, water supply and drainage, compressed air, etc.).
3. The deposit refers to 40% of the booth rental fee, and the interim payment refers to 60% of the booth rental fee. The balance refers to the remaining booth rental fee and the charges for utility services.

1. Exhibitors must pay the deposit within 14 days after submitting the application form. The contract is deemed concluded upon payment of the deposit.
2. The interim payment must be made by January 31, 2026, and the balance must be paid by February 28, 2026, to the account designated by the Association for each exhibitor.

1. The booth rental fee for each exhibitor shall be determined based on the application date and the date of deposit payment, applying the rate set by the Secretariat.
2. If the deposit is not paid within 14 days after submitting the application, the booth rental fee rate as of the date of deposit payment shall apply. In addition, failure to pay despite the Secretariat’s payment notice may result in booth allocation cancellation or disqualification from participation.

To prevent serious accidents in the exhibition hall, exhibitors are responsible for all safety incidents occurring during move-in, move-out, and the exhibition period, and must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act to ensure safety. The installation and dismantling of exhibits and related items must be completed within the period specified by the Secretariat. Any damage to the exhibition hall, including contamination due to leakage, must be compensated in accordance with the standards set by the Secretariat or KINTEX

1. Exhibitors are fully responsible for any property damage, theft, or loss of items, as well as the safety of workers, staff, and visitors in their booths during the installation, exhibition, and dismantling periods.
2. Exhibitors must take necessary measures, such as purchasing insurance, to cover damages or losses to equipment and exhibits, and to ensure the safety of workers and staff not only during the exhibition period but also during installation and dismantling.

1. Exhibitors may display only those items listed on the exhibit application form. Display of unregistered items is not permitted.
2. The Secretariat may restrict or prohibit the use of audio equipment that does not comply with the regulations.

If an exhibitor refuses to use all or part of the contracted booth space, or fails to pay the participation fee within the specified period, the Secretariat may cancel the application. In such cases, any participation fees already paid will not be refunded. As the Secretariat incurs additional costs for exhibition design and booth installation based on the exhibitor’s application, the following penalties will apply if the exhibitor cancels participation or reduces booth space after the contract is concluded for reasons attributable to the exhibitor:

1. Full cancellation before October 31, 2025: The entire deposit will be forfeited as a penalty.
2. Full cancellation on or after November 1, 2025: 100% of the canceled booth rental fee will be charged as a penalty.
3. Partial cancellation on or after November 1, 2025: 40% of the canceled booth rental fee will be charged as a penalty.

If an exhibitor cancels participation or reduces booth space after the contract is concluded, the penalty calculated according to Paragraph 1 must be paid to the Secretariat within 14 days from the date of cancellation. If the participation fee has already been paid, the penalty will be deducted from the amount paid; any shortfall must be paid additionally, and any excess will be refunded by the Secretariat. If, due to force majeure, including but not limited to a national crisis, natural disaster, or infectious disease, there is a change in the dates or venue, or the cancellation of the Exhibition (SIMTOS), participation fees will not be refunded and no other compensation will be provided.

1. Notices regarding SIMTOS 2026 may be posted on the SIMTOS 2026 website without separate documents or official letters. All exhibitors are required to check the website regularly.
2. Exhibitors are responsible for any issues arising from failure to check the website notices. If it is difficult to access the website, exhibitors must consult with the Secretariat in advance.

The Secretariat collects and uses personal information for the efficient operation of the exhibition and for notifications regarding future exhibitions. When providing such information to third parties, the Secretariat will confirm consent in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and other relevant laws.

1. The Secretariat may establish supplementary regulations for matters not specified in these participation regulations and will notify exhibitors accordingly.
2. Exhibitors must comply with all regulations of KINTEX.

Any disputes arising between the Secretariat and exhibitors in relation to these participation regulations, as well as other disputes regarding the rights and obligations of both parties, shall be settled by arbitration at the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board located at the Association’s address, in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea. The arbitration award shall be final and binding, and no lawsuit may be filed with the court. In the event of a dispute regarding the interpretation of these regulations, the Korean version shall prevail.

In relation to your application for participation in SIMTOS 2026, and in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act, we hereby inform you of the purpose of collection and use of personal information, items to be collected, retention and use period, matters regarding outsourcing, your right to refuse consent, and the consequences of refusal. Please read the following information carefully before providing your consent.

A. The SIMTOS Secretariat collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:

1. Providing exhibition notices and information on future exhibitions
2. Distribution of SIMTOS and MTM (Machine Tool Magazine) newsletters
3. Provision of other services and information

B. Except as required by relevant laws or with the prior consent of the user, the SIMTOS Secretariat does not use collected personal information for purposes other than those stated above. If it becomes necessary to use the information beyond the specified scope, prior consent will be obtained from the user.

The SIMTOS Secretariat collects the following items for service provision:

   Company name, Name, Department, Position, Mobile phone number, Company phone number, Email address, Address.

A. The personal information provided will be retained and used by the SIMTOS Secretariat for five years from the date of exhibition application.

B. Personal information will be deleted and destroyed in the following cases and cannot be restored or reused:

1. Upon request for deletion due to reasons such as resignation or change of employment
2. When the user no longer wishes to use the information or loses eligibility
3. When the purpose of collection and use has been achieved.

A. Personal information may be entrusted to official SIMTOS partners (including, but not limited to, operation agencies, logistics, basic booth construction, electrical wiring, compressed air/water supply and drainage, telephone/internet, visitor data management systems, and surveys) for the smooth operation of the exhibition

B. In the event of outsourcing, the SIMTOS Secretariat will notify users in advance of the name of the entrusted company and the scope of outsourcing through the SIMTOS website

You have the right to refuse consent to the collection and use of your personal information. However, if you refuse to consent, you will not be able to apply for participation in SIMTOS 2026.