Computex 2024 powers global tech forward in Taipei

2024/06/05

Computex, one of the most important annual high-tech trade shows in the world, got underway June 4 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council.
 
Themed Connecting AI, this year’s event hosts 4,500 booths with 1,500 local and foreign exhibitors unveiling their latest offerings in six major domains of AI Computing, Advanced Connectivity, Future Mobility, Immersive Reality, Sustainability and Innovations. The TAITRA said it anticipated the show would attract over 50,000 buyers during its four-day run.
 
Keynote speeches held as part of the show field an impressive speaker lineup including Lisa Su, chair and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm Inc.; Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel Corp.; and Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and CTO of NXP Semiconductors. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia Corp., also delivered a special speech in Taipei ahead of the event’s grand opening.
 
One of the show’s major sideline events is InnoVEX, which showcases innovations in AI, green technology, smart mobility and semiconductor applications. This year over 400 startups from 30 plus countries will take part in a variety of activities such as pitch competitions, thematic forums and startup presentations.
 
Another highlight is the Let’s Talk Generative AI Forum, which will take place June 5, and features nine international AI experts delving into Generative AI hardware technology and software applications, providing a diverse perspective for global industry.
 
This year, Computex Taipei incorporates sustainability and environmental concerns by offering the first “Sustainable Design Award” for booths constructed using reduce, reuse, recycle principles, as well as continuing last year’s green “ESG GO Booth Signage.” Visitors who download Acer’s “Earth Mission App,” which establishes sustainable lifestyle habits in 21 days, can join a prize lottery. 


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