The Daejeon Energy Walk – Celebrating WCPEC-9 is a free, community walking event at Daejeon Expo Citizen Plaza on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 13:30 to 17:00. It marks Daejeon hosting the 2026 World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-9). You start at the plaza, walk through the Hanbat Arboretum area and complete QR missions on your smartphone along the way. Finish the missions and you get a 10,000 KRW (~$8 USD) Ontong Daejeon voucher plus a mobile completion certificate. One catch: only people who register in advance can take part, and registration closes on Saturday, October 31 at 17:00, so don’t leave it late.
What Is the Daejeon Energy Walk – Celebrating WCPEC-9?
The idea is simple: walk through downtown Daejeon together in autumn and learn about energy and the environment as you go. It’s an eco-friendly energy program, not a race. Nobody is timed or ranked, so anyone can join at their own pace. Alongside the walk, there are quizzes and hands-on activities that make energy topics easy and fun to explore.
The event is hosted by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (기후에너지환경부), Daejeon Metropolitan City and the Korea Photovoltaic Society (한국태양광발전학회), with the Daejeon Tourism Organization (대전관광공사) taking part. The 9th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-9 / PVSEC-37) runs in Daejeon from November 15 to 20, so the walk falls on the conference’s opening day.
Daejeon Energy Walk – Celebrating WCPEC-9: 2026 Date and Venue
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Hours | 13:30–17:00 |
| Venues | Daejeon Expo Citizen Plaza, the Hanbat Arboretum (한밭수목원) area, DCC Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Hall 1 |
| Address | 대전광역시 서구 둔산대로 169 (만년동) — 169 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon (Mannyeon-dong) |
| Who can join | All ages (children under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian) |
| How to join | Pre-registered participants only (first 1,500 people) |
| Official website | https://온시민에너지걷기한마당.com/ |
On the day, participant check-in opens at 11:30, and organizers recommend arriving and checking in by 13:00. The official homepage lists the start as 13:30, but the program page gives 13:00 as the walking tour assembly time. Arriving early covers both.
How to Pre-Register for the Daejeon Energy Walk – Celebrating WCPEC-9
You can only take part if you register in advance. No on-site registration has been announced. Sign up through the “사전신청 / 확인” (Pre-registration / Check) menu on the official website.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration period | Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 31, 2026, 17:00 |
| Capacity | First 1,500 people |
| Registration limit | One person per mobile phone number |
| Fee | Listed as free in the Korea Tourism Organization’s event information |
| Where to apply | ”사전신청 / 확인” menu on the official website |
Each mobile number can register only one person. If you’re going with family or friends, everyone needs to register separately. If your plans change and you can’t attend, cancel your registration ahead of time.
Event Program
| Program | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Opening ceremony | 13:30–14:00 | Daejeon Expo Citizen Plaza |
| Mobile Stamp Walking Tour | 14:00–15:30 | Daejeon Expo Citizen Plaza and Hanbat Arboretum |
| Six eco-friendly & energy activities | 14:00–17:00 | DCC Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Hall 1 |
| Energy OX Quiz Championship | 16:00–17:00 | DCC Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Hall 1 |
※ The program page on the official website lists 13:00 as the walking tour assembly time.
Mobile Stamp Walking Tour
The walk starts at Daejeon Expo Citizen Plaza and loops through the Hanbat Arboretum area. There are four checkpoints along the route, each with a QR mission you complete on your smartphone. Complete at least two of the four and you can collect the completion reward at the finish.
| Reward | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 10,000 KRW (~$8 USD) Ontong Daejeon (온통대전) voucher | Complete QR missions at 2 or more of the 4 checkpoints; once per person |
| Mobile completion certificate | Issued when you complete the missions on your smartphone |
Rewards go out once per person, after your ID and wristband have been checked. You can’t collect twice or pick one up for someone else. The pickup location and time may change depending on conditions on the day. You can still do the walk without a smartphone, but you won’t be able to get the reward or the mobile certificate.
Energy OX Quiz Championship
This is a true-or-false (O/X) quiz on energy topics. It’s open to the first 500 pre-registered participants who sign up for it.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | 300,000 KRW (~$227 USD) in Ontong Daejeon |
| 2nd | 200,000 KRW (~$151 USD) in Ontong Daejeon |
| 3rd (5 winners) | 100,000 KRW (~$76 USD) in Ontong Daejeon |
Six Eco-Friendly & Energy Activities
Six activity booths run from 14:00 to 17:00 in DCC Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Hall 1. They include solar power activities, self-generated energy activities, and resource-recycling and solar art workshops.
Check-In and Entry Wristbands
On the day, show the mobile participation ticket you received by text message at the participant check-in booth in Daejeon Expo Citizen Plaza. If you registered as a foreign national, your ticket arrives by email instead.
You’ll get an entry wristband at check-in. Keep it on the whole time. Staff check it when you join programs and collect rewards, and lost or damaged wristbands are not replaced.
Getting to the Daejeon Energy Walk – Celebrating WCPEC-9
Organizers expect parking near the venue to be crowded and recommend public transportation. From central Daejeon, you can take Daejeon Metro Line 1 or a city bus.
| From | Transport | Get off at | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Daejeon | Daejeon Metro Line 1 | Government Complex Station (정부청사역), Exit 3 | Turn right at Dunsan Police Station (둔산경찰서) and walk 15–20 minutes to Hanbat Arboretum |
| Central Daejeon | City bus 606, 618, 911 | Hanbat Arboretum (한밭수목원) stop | The stop is right there |
| Central Daejeon | City bus 104, 301, 318, 604, 918 | Seo-gu Public Health Center (서구보건소) stop | Walk from the stop |
Hanbat Arboretum is across from the north gate of the Government Complex. Routes and taxi fares to Daejeon from Seoul, Busan, Incheon International Airport and Gimhae International Airport could not be confirmed from official sources, so they aren’t included here. Check your transportation to Daejeon separately before you set out.
Good to Know Before You Go
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Luggage storage / changing rooms | Not available |
| Strollers / wheelchairs | Allowed |
| Bicycles, kick scooters, etc. | Not allowed |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Children under 14 | Must join with a guardian |
| Emergencies | First aid on site, with transfer to a hospital if needed |
Part of the walking route crosses intersections with car traffic, so follow the safety staff’s directions. There’s nowhere to store bags, so pack light.
Tips
- Register before the deadline. Registration closes at 17:00 on Saturday, October 31, and the 1,500 spots go first-come, first-served, so they may run out sooner.
- Charge your phone. You need to complete the QR missions to get the 10,000 KRW (~$8 USD) Ontong Daejeon voucher and the mobile completion certificate.
- Arrive before 13:00. Check-in opens at 11:30, and organizers recommend finishing by 13:00.
- Bring a jacket and walking shoes. It’s mid-November, so be ready for changing weather.
- Take public transportation. Parking near the venue is expected to be crowded.
Contact
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 010-4439-9252, 010-4866-3653 |
| Hours | Weekdays 10:00–17:00 |
| Participant guidelines | https://온시민에너지걷기한마당.com/pages/precautions.php |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does pre-registration for the Daejeon Energy Walk – Celebrating WCPEC-9 close?
Registration closes at 17:00 on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It opened on Thursday, October 1, and the first 1,500 people get a spot. Sign up through the “사전신청 / 확인” (Pre-registration / Check) menu on the official website.
Can I register on-site on the day?
No. Only pre-registered participants can take part. No on-site registration has been announced, and each mobile phone number can register only one person.
How do I get the completion reward (10,000 KRW Ontong Daejeon voucher)?
Complete the QR missions at two or more of the four checkpoints, then collect the reward at the finish. It goes out once per person after your ID and entry wristband have been checked, and no one can collect it on your behalf. Without a smartphone, you can’t receive the reward.
What are the prizes for the Energy OX Quiz Championship, and how do I join?
The quiz is open to the first 500 pre-registered participants who sign up, and first place wins 300,000 KRW (~$227 USD) in Ontong Daejeon. Second place gets 200,000 KRW (~$151 USD), and five third-place winners get 100,000 KRW (~$76 USD) each. The quiz runs from 16:00 to 17:00 in DCC Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Hall 1.
Is there parking at the venue?
Parking is expected to be crowded, so organizers recommend public transportation. From Exit 3 of Government Complex Station on Daejeon Metro Line 1, it’s a 15–20 minute walk to Hanbat Arboretum, and city buses 606, 618 and 911 stop at the Hanbat Arboretum stop.
Can foreigners join?
Yes. There is separate guidance for foreign nationals: your mobile participation ticket comes by email rather than text message. Like everyone else, you need to pre-register to take part.
Is there anywhere to leave my bags?
No. There’s no luggage storage and no changing rooms. You’ll be walking the whole route, so pack light.
Can I bring children or pets?
Children are welcome, but pets are not allowed. Children under 14 must take part with a guardian, and strollers and wheelchairs are allowed. Bicycles, kick scooters and similar personal transport are not allowed.
