SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2024 / The Taiwan Tech Summit 2024, held on September 14th at the Santa Clara Convention Center, concluded with resounding success, solidifying its position as the premier gathering for Taiwanese technology in the United States. Over 3,500 attendees and 100+ organizations convened to explore the transformative power of AI and its potential to drive industry innovation and fuel the growth of Taiwan's tech sector.

Taiwan Tech Summit 2024: The organizer TaiwanNext Foundation and co-organizers, Taiwan Data Science Association, Meet Global and NYCUAA-NC. (Photo provided by TaiwanNext Foundation)

The summit's theme, "Emerging," highlighted cutting-edge technologies like AI, hardware, biotechnology, and human-computer interfaces, as well as innovative investments and women in leadership. Katie Hsieh, founder and chair of the summit, emphasized its commitment to fostering the development of Taiwanese tech talent in the U.S. market, strengthening collaboration between Taiwanese and American tech industries, and cultivating a new generation of globally-minded tech professionals. Chi-Yi Kuan, the forum's general chair and president of the Taiwan Data Science Association, underscored the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to emerging technologies for talent to remain competitive in the AI era. The summit's sessions delved into the transformative impact of generative AI and its potential to drive significant change across various sectors.

The summit featured five main sections: an innovation forum, Taiwan Demo Day, industry panel discussions, a career expo, and networking events. Sue Lin, Vice President of Cisco, delivered a keynote speech on leadership in the rapidly changing tech industry, focusing on the resilience and innovation of Taiwanese female executives. Harrison Tang, CEO of SPOKEO, shared his entrepreneurial journey from Taiwanese student to founder of a leading people search website, discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI era.

The keynote speaker, Sue Lin, Vice President of Cisco, delivered a keynote speech on leadership in the rapidly changing tech industry, focusing on the resilience and innovation of Taiwanese female executives. (Photo provided by TaiwanNext Foundation)

Taiwan Demo Day: A Showcase of Innovation and Investment Opportunities

One of the highlights of the summit was the Taiwan Demo Day, co-organized by Meet Global and supported by Startup Island Taiwan. This event provided a platform for 16 startups from the United States and Taiwan to showcase their innovative solutions in areas such as AI, hardware, data infrastructure, and health tech. Taiwan Demo Day attracted numerous Silicon Valley investors and tech companies, offering startups opportunities for funding, brand exposure, customer acquisition, and talent recruitment.

Taiwan Demo Day featured 16 startups from the United States and Taiwan, showcasing innovative solutions in AI, hardware, data infrastructure, and health tech. (Photo provided by TaiwanNext Foundation)

Industry Trends and Talent Exchange

The summit expanded its industry panels to cover seven hot topics, including AI & Data, User Experience, Women in Leadership, Health Tech, Tech Career Development, AI Computing, and Product Management. By inviting senior executives from major Silicon Valley tech companies, the event aimed to provide attendees with diverse perspectives and help Taiwanese talent find more opportunities in the North American market. Additionally, the summit hosted high-level networking events and startup investment matchmaking activities to facilitate connections between Taiwanese professionals and industry leaders in the United States.

The Taiwan Tech Summit 2024 was a resounding success, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and talent development. As the world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, events like these play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology and driving global progress.

Taiwan Tech Summit 2024 concluded with resounding success, attracting over 3,500 attendees and 100+ organizations. (Photo provided by TaiwanNext Foundation)

The keynote speaker, Harrison Tang, CEO of SPOKEO, shared his entrepreneurial journey from Taiwanese student to founder of a leading people search website, discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI era. (Photo provided by TaiwanNext Foundation)

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SOURCE: TaiwanNext Foundation