COMPUTEX 2024, one of the world’s most important events for the technology industry, is running from June 4 to 7 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Halls 1 and 2. In anticipation of its opening, COMPUTEX organizers, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA), held a global press conference on June 3 at 9:30 a.m. They announced the impressive number of participants at this year’s COMPUTEX, including 1,500 exhibitors occupying 4,500 booths. They expect around 50,000 visitors, including 12,000 CEOs, executives and high-level professionals, as well as 1,000 journalists, reflecting the global significance of this event.
With “Connecting AI” as the overarching theme of COMPUTEX 2024, AI servers, AI PCs and AI applications across industries are the focus. TAITRA Chairman James C.F. Huang and TCA Chairman Paul S.L. Peng both gave remarks during the press conference. Huang commented that AI brings a new era where “every field can be reimagined, turning the impossible into possible. Advanced computing is revolutionizing industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and security. The impact is profound and far-reaching.”
Taiwan Continues to Lead the Technology Industry
Both chairmen spoke on Taiwan’s indispensable role in the global technology industry. “Here in Taiwan, we are at the epicenter of the global computing renaissance. We play crucial role in the global technology ecosystem, from the most advanced chipmaking to hardware and software services,” said Huang. Peng later stated, “Taiwan’s ICT industry has a proven track record of over 40 years of R&D experience and professional reputation. International buyers today agree that we are among the most efficient, reliable, and trustworthy partner, as well as the best choice for building GenAI solutions globally.”
COMPUTEX Keynotes and Forum Focus on AI Development and Applications
Beyond the exhibition booths, COMPUTEX 2024 includes a series of keynote presentations covering the exhibition’s six main themes: AI computing, advanced connectivity, future mobility, immersive reality, sustainability and innovations. Dr. Lisa Su, the Chair and CEO of AMD, gave the opening keynote directly after the press conference, sharing how AMD hardware is expanding the capabilities and applications of AI technology. Other keynotes speakers include Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, MediaTek Vice Chairman and CEO Dr. Rick Tsai, Supermicro President and CEO Charles Liang, NXP Semiconductors EVP and CTO Lars Reger, and Dr. Tzi-cker Chiueh, General Director of the Delta Research Center.
Aligning with the overarching theme, this year’s COMPUTEX Forum is called “Let’s Talk Generative AI.” During the forum on June 5, industry leaders including NVIDIA, Google, Synopsus and AWD will discuss AI applications. They will be joined by major manufacturers such as Micron, Arm, Seagate, Ampere and Phison to share how hardware innovations support AI technology and drive industry development.
The Frontier of Technological Innovation: InnoVEX 2024
Huang and Peng also introduced InnoVEX 2024, the area of COMPUTEX devoted to start-ups and innovative technologies. Peng described InnoVEX as “the innovation hub of Asia,” and Huang said it is “one of the best places to meet visionary entrepreneurs and discover game changing solutions.”
InnoVEX 2024 brings together a record number of 400 start-ups from more than 30 different countries. These startups can directly interact with business owners and representatives attending the show, maximizing opportunities to meet potential clients. They are presenting innovative products and solutions that cover four main themes: AI, green technology, smart mobility and semiconductor applications. There are also seven national pavilions this year: Belgium (Flanders), Brazil, France, Australia (New South Wales), Japan, Indonesia and India.
The global accelerator Garage+ selected 36 technological start-ups from the four major fields of AI & Data, Digital Solution, Energy & Healthcare and IoT & Manufacturing out of 294 applications from 47 countries to participate. Furthermore, the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration is featuring a themed pavilion, “Technology Empowers Green Ecology, Innovation Leads Sustainable Development.” This pavilion invites outstanding domestic and international start-ups that focus on the intersection of advanced technology and sustainable development.
Pursuing ESG Goals and Upholding Social Responsibility
TAITRA and TCA are committed to making COMPUTEX a green exhibition, responding the industry’s global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and realize net zero goals. In addition to continuing last year’s ESG GO! booth signage and Earth Mission app, this year includes the first Sustainable Design Award. This award encourages exhibitors to design sustainable booths centered around the concept of “reduce, reuse, recycle.”
Every year, COMPUTEX connects key global technology players, innovative start-ups and professional buyers, pushing the ICT industry forward. Peng described this year’s exhibition as “the world’s most important procurement platform for ICT products and digital transformation solutions.” At COMPUTEX, professionals from around the world gather to share the latest technology advancements that are transforming people’s personal and professional lives. As Huang said, “COMPUTEX is more than just a trade show; it is the heartbeat of computing.”
