Computex Taipei draws record number of exhibitors

2019/05/31

Computex Taipei is showcasing products and solutions by a record 1,685 exhibitors from 30 countries and territories, underscoring its status as the largest and most prominent information and communication technology trade show in Asia, according to co-organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).
 
 Running through June 1, the five-day event features 5,508 booths displaying innovations and trends in areas spanning 5G, or fifth generation, wireless technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, extended reality, gaming and Internet of Things.
 
 Another major highlight is InnoVEX, a communication and exhibition platform aimed at deepening exchanges among startups from around the world. A total of 467 accelerators and new ventures from 25 countries and territories are taking part in the forum concluding May 31.
 
 Speaking at the opening of the fair, President Tsai Ing-wen said that since its launch in 1981, Computex Taipei has grown into one of the most anticipated annual events in the ICT industry. The trade show also spotlights Taiwan’s crucial role in global tech manufacturing and R&D, she added.
 
 According to Tsai, Taiwan is a major draw for ICT investment due to its highly developed infrastructure, robust intellectual property protections and deep talent pool. The nation’s continued strength in the sector is evidenced by global tech giants like Microsoft Corp., Micron Technology Inc. and Super Micro Computer Inc. opening or expanding local operations, as well as the record number of overseas Taiwan firms relocating production back to the country, she said.
 
 TAITRA Chairman James C. F. Huang said that business representatives and experts from a range of sectors like agriculture and financing have been invited to participate in this year’s exhibition. This demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to fostering digital integration and transformation throughout the economy, he added.
 
 Also on display at the event are winners of the Computex d&i awards. Drawing 222 submissions this year, the honors recognize exceptional creativity and quality in ICT products and solutions, according to TAITRA.
 
 The 2019 gold medal winners are an all-in-one gaming chair by Acer Inc., the world’s first 7-nanometer gaming graphics processing unit by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and a smartphone with flip camera by AsusTek Computer Inc.
 
 Computex Taipei is considered one of the world’s big three technology exhibitions alongside CeBit in Germany and the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It is widely credited as playing a key role in building Taiwan into a strategic destination for companies and investors around the world seeking partners in the global ICT sector.

Source: Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)