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This forum will be held as part of the pre-event series for COMPUTEX and InnoVEX. It will focus on global AI competition and Taiwan's local advantages, exploring the innovative strategies that combine semiconductors with AI. Industry leaders will share the latest trends and insights, from AI-driven chip innovation to the future of smart manufacturing, giving you a comprehensive view of how Taiwan is positioning itself as a global hub for AI applications! Featured Speakers: • I.H. Yeh, Chairman & President｜ELAN Microelectronics • Hong-Jye Hong, Senior VP ｜AUO • Frank Grunert, President & CEO｜Siemens Taiwan • K.S. Pua, Co-founder｜PHISON Electronics • Jim Lai, Chairman of the Board｜Skymizer The forum will focus on: √ Global competition and local advantages √ Technological innovation and industry implementation √ Forward-looking trends and practical experience Event Details • Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025 1:20 pm – 5:00 pm • Venue: Grand Hilai Taipei Platinum Ballroom B (3F, No. 168, Jingmao 1st Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City 115) • Organizer: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) • Implementer: Taipei Computer Association (TCA) • Language: Mandarin (Simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin and English will be provided)

InnoVEX 2025 will be held from May 20 to 23, 2025 in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX) Hall 2. InnoVEX 2025 is expected to host 400 startups from 17+ countries and regions, including startups promoted by 10 international trade offices, as well as accelerators, government agencies, and other pavilion organizers. With the rapid growth and interest in AI, InnoVEX 2025 will feature startups focusing on AI, Healthcare & Biotech, Circular Economy & Green Tech, IoT, and more innovative emerging tech trends. The complete exhibitor list joining InnoVEX 2025 will be announced in May. With【AI NEXT】as the focus of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2025, these pavilions represent the perfect convergence of global innovation, public sector initiatives, and corporate investment in next-generation technologies! Click the link to read the full press release and be prepared to connect with tomorrow's tech leaders! >>https://innovex.computex.biz/show/newsReleaseDetails.aspx?newsId=690

InnoVEX will once again partner with the ResorTech EXPO in Okinawa Executive Committee to help support and promote startups looking to expand into the Japanese market. This partnership includes sponsorship for the Okinawa Innovation Award and presence in the InnoVEX showgrounds as part of the Japan Pavilion. The Okinawa Innovation Award will be awarded to 1 winner who will receive a combination of cash prize as well as professional resources valued at a total of JPY 2.85 million (equivalent to approximately USD 18,750 as of the time of writing); making it the largest InnoVEX Pitch Contest award sponsored by the ResorTech EXPO in Okinawa Executive Committee yet. The prize consists of JPY 200,000 cash prize, JPY 300,000 travel subsidy to attend ResorTech EXPO 2025 and CEATEC 2025. Check out the press release to learn the details of the awards and a live story from last year’s winner. >>https://innovex.computex.biz/show/newsReleaseDetails.aspx?newsId=684 The InnoVEX 2025 Pitch Contest will open until April 25th. Non-exhibiting teams can now join the Pitch Contest (with a registration fee), while InnoVEX exhibitors compete for FREE!

The InnoVEX Pitch Contest, a pivotal event since 2016, commemorates its 10th anniversary in 2025. With a prize pool of USD 130,000 distributed across 9 awards, the contest is made possible through the generous support of sponsors including the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Startup Terrace, Enspyre Corporation, KPMG, NVIDIA, Piece Future, PwC Taiwan, the ResorTech EXPO in Okinawa Executive Committee, Taiwania Capital, United Airlines, and additional partners. For InnoVEX 2025, we are pleased to announce expanded access for non-exhibitors through a registration fee. Furthermore, building upon the success of InnoVEX 2024, finalists will benefit from exclusive one-on-one matchmaking sessions with our judging panel. Take the Stage! Apply for the Pitch Contest!

To help local and international visitors and professionals receive the latest information from COMPUTEX and InnoVEX as well as requirements for admission, the pre-registration systems for COMPUTEX and InnoVEX 2025 are now online. Visitors and professionals from Taiwan and abroad are welcome to pre-register online. Professionals who meet the requirements will be eligible for free admission to both events. Get ready for InnoVEX 2025, where groundbreaking startups will showcase cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of tech. >> Check out our press release for more details! 🔹English: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/newsReleaseDetails.aspx?newsId=683 🔹Chinese: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/newsReleaseDetails.aspx?newsId=682 Pre-register for COMPUTEX and InnoVEX 2025 here: >>> https://lnkd.in/g3gdF3E

Since 2016, InnoVEX has always welcomed startups in all stages and the Future Star Award was established to support early-stage startups and research teams in universities worldwide. For over a decade, the InnoVEX Pitch Contest has been one of the most popular events in the startup ecosystem. To promote startups and innovations, the Pitch Contest offers startups an opportunity to present their innovations to a panel of VC judges and participating spectators. Meanwhile, the winners will win various prizes ranging from cash prizes to professional resources from organizers and sponsors. Sponsored by Piece Future, the Future Star Award of InnoVEX 2025 Pitch Contest, focuses on startups in pre-Angel Round funding stages, providing essential resources to navigate the competitive tech landscape and safeguard their innovations with USD 3,000 cash prize and access to the Technology IP Landscape Overview Study Program, valued at USD 12,000, which offers insights into market trends, competitor strategies as well as patent categorization. The program will collect and analyze patents relevant to the target technology or market to identify emerging trends, innovation hotspots, and strategic areas of focus. At the same time, patent citations and the legal status of the IP will also be analyzed to understand technology evolution and potential opportunities or threats. About Piece Future: Headquartered in Singapore, Piece Future is an innovation-driven Intellectual Property bank dedicated to empowering startups with strategic patents, helping them scale and compete in the global market.