Daejeon is Korea's science capital — a city where discovery, innovation, and the future converge. Home to KAIST and Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon hosts 26 government-funded research institutes and more than 1,200 research organizations, forming the nation's most concentrated cluster of AI, semiconductor, aerospace, and advanced technology laboratories. Half a century of national investment in science and technology has come together here. It is precisely this convergence of data, computation, and human insight that the theme, “Architecture in the Expanding Age of AI,” invites us to explore. Yet Daejeon is more than a city of laboratories and research centers. It is a vibrant destination where cutting-edge innovation coexists with culture, nature, and everyday life. Visitors can explore world-class science attractions, beautiful parks and riverside landscapes, dynamic urban districts, and a rich variety of local experiences. And, of course, no visit to Daejeon would be complete without experiencing Seongsimdang, Korea's most celebrated bakery and the nation's premier destination for bread enthusiasts—a beloved symbol of the city itself. Science City. Innovation City. Future City. A city of ideas to discover, places to explore, and experiences to remember. There could be no more fitting setting for ISAIA 2026 than Daejeon—a city where the future is already under construction. Join us in Daejeon. Where architecture, intelligence, and innovation meet.