SEOUL – In a bold move signaling a new era of digital collaboration, industry leaders today unveiled plans for the 'Asian Computer Industry Online Exhibition 2026,' a visionary event slated to take place exclusively over the internet. The announcement comes as a surprise to many who believed such technology was already widely adopted, particularly after the global events of 2020.

“We are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by hosting an online exhibition… online,” stated Dr. Kenji Tanaka, lead visionary for the event, during a press conference held via Zoom. “Attendees will be able to connect with peers, view presentations, and even network, all from the comfort of their own digital devices. It’s truly a paradigm shift.”

Experts are scrambling to understand the full implications of this innovative approach. “It’s like they’ve rediscovered fire, but the fire is a streaming video conference,” commented Dr. Evelyn Reed, a digital anthropologist at the Institute for Obvious Progress. “The sheer audacity of presenting an online event in 2026 as a novel concept is, frankly, breathtaking.”

Organizers assured potential participants that the online exhibition would feature cutting-edge virtual booths, interactive chat functions, and even a 'digital happy hour' where attendees can stare at their own reflections in their monitors while sipping lukewarm coffee. The event is expected to draw millions of participants, provided they remember their login credentials.