The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) unveiled its “K-water Pavilion” at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, showcasing Korea’s cutting-edge water management technologies. From January 7 to 10, K-water’s 277.7-square-meter (2,989-square-foot) pavilion at Eureka Park in the Venetian Expo presents the latest innovations in water treatment, AI-driven solutions, and sustainable water management, developed in collaboration with 19 Korean water-related startups.
AI and Deep-Tech Innovations for Water Management
K-water’s third appearance at CES highlights the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-tech solutions in the future of water management. The pavilion features a range of solutions, from water purification technologies to intelligent water monitoring systems, all aimed at addressing global water challenges. K-water’s focus aligns with CES 2025’s theme of innovation and next-generation technologies.
Several of the participating startups—INOSEP, Fawoo Nanotech, and FUST Lab.—have earned CES Innovation Awards, underscoring the technological excellence and global competitiveness of Korea’s water sector.
Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing at CES 2025
The pavilion will also host the second “Future Vision Forum for the Water Industry,” bringing together experts from Korea and the U.S. to discuss the future of water technologies. Professor Sajjad Ahmad of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) will offer insights into urban water management and river flow analysis. The forum will focus on current trends in the water industry and the role of Korea’s advanced technologies in shaping the global water management landscape.
Highlighting Advanced Water Purification Solutions
At CES 2025, K-water introduces its “Global Lighthouse” AI water purification plant, a globally recognized model by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This advanced system represents a sustainable, efficient approach to water purification and sets a new standard in water management technology.
Supporting Korean Startups at CES
The K-water Pavilion serves as a platform for 19 Korean water-tech startups, providing an opportunity for them to connect with global buyers and pitch innovative solutions. These startups are working on advanced water treatment processes, smart water management tools, and eco-friendly water solutions to enhance global competitiveness in the water industry.
Participating startups in the K-water Pavilion include:
- The Spatial Party XR (TSPXR)
- Stellarvision
- sim2real
- ENICT
- DATS
- Murepa Korea
- PurifiedU (WATERKOREA)
- Quantum Matrix
- BLUELABS
- INOSEP
- FUST Lab.
- OZ SEPA
- MDS Intelligence
- Fawoo Nanotech
- SC SOLUTION
- TheEN
- Blue Device
- H2, Inc.
- R&S Science