Social Events

We are pleased to announce the following social events during the conference.
We warmly invite all participants to join these events and enjoy valuable networking opportunities.

• Date: Monday, May 18
• Venue: BEXCO, Exhibition Center I, Rooms 311–313

• Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20, 17:30–19:30
• Venue: BEXCO, Convention Hall, Room 301 (Grand Ballroom)

• Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20, 19:30–22:30
• Departure & Return: BEXCO (Busan Exhibition & Convention Center)
• Tour Route : BEXCO – Cheonghak Waterside Park (Busan Harbor Bridge View) – Igidae Dongsaengmal Observatory (Gwangan Bridge View) – Gwangan Beach (Gwangan Bridge View) – BEXCO
• Tour Fee (per person): USD 10 / KRW 12,000
  * Please note that the tour fee is not included in the regular or student registration fee. The accompanying person fee includes admission to the tour.
  * The tour schedule is subject to change.

This evening tour introduces the most beautiful night views of Busan, a global maritime city.
Guests will experience Busan’s iconic bridges — Busan Harbor Bridge and Gwangan Bridge — from the best viewpoints on land, while learning about the city’s history, geography, and port culture.

Yeongdo Cheonghak Waterside Park

This quiet waterfront park in Yeongdo offers the closest land-based view of Busan Harbor Bridge.
Visitors can observe the active harbor, passing ships, and container terminals, providing insight into Busan’s role as the 6th largest port in the world.
It is a hidden local viewpoint rarely visited by ordinary tourists.

Igidae Coastal Walk – Dongsaengmal Observatory

Located along Busan’s famous Igidae Coastal Trail, this viewpoint provides the most panoramic view of Gwangan Bridge and the Haeundae skyline.
Guests can enjoy:
dramatic coastal cliffs
night ocean scenery
Busan’s illuminated skyline
It is considered one of the best night photography spots in Busan.

Gwangalli Beach is Busan’s most famous night-view destination and the best place to appreciate the full panorama of Gwangan Bridge (Diamond Bridge).
Unlike Haeundae, which is known for luxury hotels and resorts, Gwangalli has a lively local atmosphere with cafés, restaurants, and open beachfront spaces where visitors can relax while facing the ocean.
At night, Gwangan Bridge is illuminated with colorful LED lighting that changes seasonally and during special events.
The reflection of the bridge lights on the water creates one of the most iconic nightscapes in Korea.
The beach is also popular among young locals and international visitors, making it a cultural hotspot where guests can experience Busan’s nightlife, street performances, and seaside café culture.

During the drive, guests will pass two of Busan’s landmark bridges:
Busan Harbor Bridge – Connecting Busan Port and Yeongdo Island, symbolizing the city’s maritime and logistics industry.
Gwangan Bridge (Diamond Bridge) – The longest double-deck suspension bridge in Korea, famous for its nightly LED light show.
At night, both bridges are illuminated and create one of the most spectacular urban coastal skylines in Asia.