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COMPUTEX 2023 to Focus On Six Major Themes In May

2023/03/21
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COMPUTEX 2023, a major annual event for the global technology industry, will take place at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2 from May 30 to June 2. This year, the event will feature six themes: High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence Application, Next-Gen Connectivity, Hyperreality, Innovations and Startups, and Sustainability. Themed “Together We Create” and featuring domestic and foreign technology industries, start-ups, venture capitalists, accelerators, and other partners, the exhibition promises the most advanced technology trends and solutions.

COMPUTEX is a global top three information and communication exhibition. This year, COMPUTEX has invited 1,000 domestic and foreign technology companies to use 3,000 booths. InnoVEX, Asia's most iconic start-up platform, links Taiwan’s start-up teams with global resources. Overseas start-up teams from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Japan, Italy, Poland, Thailand, and other countries will participate in the show, injecting fresh impetus to the technology ecosystem through abundant innovation energy.

COMPUTEX's CEO keynote, which is a highly anticipated event by global technology experts, will make its first physical appearance since the pandemic. Speakers this year will come from leading technology industry firms from home and abroad, providing attendees with in-depth and forward-looking technology insights. The COMPUTEX Forum will focus on hot topics in the information and communication industry with three main foci this year: metaverse, semiconductors, and sustainability, providing an outlook on important industry developments.

To improve exhibitor and buyer experience, TAITRA plans a wide range of activities featuring diverse media and resources; these include sourcing fairs, new product launches, in-show live streaming, expert tours, ESG Go sustainability events, innovation competition launches, media nights, and buyer welcome events. In addition, organizers will invite foreign media and technology influencers to witness COMPUTEX’s relaunch after the pandemic, further increasing international exposure for exhibitors. COMPUTEX pre-registration is open and reservations can be made online. The MOEA stated that after the lifting of global pandemic restrictions, the fact that Taiwan has won numerous bids to host international events has become even more meaningful, demonstrating the international competitiveness and visibility of Taiwan’s MICE industry.

The MICE industry is a strong backing for Taiwan to develop overseas markets. The MOEA indicated that it will actively assist the industry with exploring international conference opportunities, provide customized bidding services, and carry out digital transformation of the MICE industry to enrich the content and innovation of MICE events, enhancing the resilience and flexibility of the MICE industry. Through strengthening its MICE industry, Taiwan is expected to shine on the international stage.

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