Taiwan-U.S. SMEs AI Industry Forum & Business Opportunities Exchange

May 20, 2025 15:30-17:30 click to share

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The Taiwan-U.S. SMEs AI Industry Forum & Business Opportunities Exchange is hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, in partnership with the Association of State Offices in Taiwan (ASOA). This event explores how AI is transforming healthcare, software-hardware integration, and startup ecosystems, fostering collaboration between Taiwanese and U.S. businesses.

What to Expect:
🔹 Insights from Industry Leaders – Experts from Microsoft, and Qualcomm will share key trends in AI innovation and market opportunities.
🔹 Taiwan-U.S. Collaboration Cases – Four Taiwanese enterprises will present their experiences working with U.S. partners.
🔹 Business Matchmaking – A dedicated business matchmaking area and ASOA consultation desks will help companies connect with potential U.S. partners.

This forum offers an exclusive opportunity for startups and SMEs to gain market insights, explore cross-border partnerships, and unlock new business opportunities in AI. Join us and expand your global reach!

Business Matching Registration
For US participants and VCs👉https://www.surveycake.com/s/mGz96
For Taiwanese enterprises👉https://www.surveycake.com/s/ZGya2

Agenda

15:30 - 15:33 Opening
Opening
15:33 - 15:38 Remark
The Organizer Remark
GJ Lee Director General, Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs
15:38 - 15:43 Remark
VIP Remarks
Mei Mei Wang Vice President, The American State Offices Association (ASOA)
15:43 - 15:45 Group Photo
Group Photo
15:45 - 16:00 Keynote
Keynote I: Next-Generation Healthcare: AI, Cloud, and Cross-Border Innovation
Kai Hua Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Taiwan
16:00 - 16:15 Keynote
Keynote II: From Local to Global: Building Transformative Innovation Through International Collaboration
Yvie Tai Director, Business Development at Qualcomm & Lead of Ecosystem Development Program in APAC, Qualcomm
16:15 - 16:40 Panel
Panel Discussion
Moderator
Steve Hsu Executive Director, Arizona-Taiwan Trade and Investment Office
Panelists
Kai Hua Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Taiwan
Panelists
Chris Cottorone President, TriOrient Investments
Panelists
Gordon Hsu RPA Coach, EMILY.RPA by BILINK CORP.
Panelists
Dr. Walter Chen Director of Smart Healthcare Platform, Far East Medical Electronics Technology Co., Ltd
Panelists
Yvie Tai Director, Business Development at Qualcomm & Lead of Ecosystem Development Program in APAC, Qualcomm
16:40 - 17:30 Matchmaking
Taiwan-U.S. 1-on-1 Business Matchmaking Event

Speakers

Chris Cottorone's photo

Chris Cottorone

TriOrient Investments

Dr. Walter Chen's photo

Dr. Walter Chen

Far East Medical Electronics Technology Co., Ltd

Gordon Hsu's photo

Gordon Hsu

EMILY.RPA by BILINK CORP.

Kai Hua's photo

Kai Hua

Microsoft Taiwan

Steve Hsu's photo

Steve Hsu

Arizona-Taiwan Trade and Investment Office

Yvie Tai's photo

Yvie Tai

Qualcomm