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COMPUTEX 2019 Looks into Future Technology Trends

Apr 22, 2019

Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) announced the 2019 COMPUTEX (May 28- June 1) exhibitor list during its kick-off press conference on April, 16. The organizer also announced senior executives from global tech giants such as AMD, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Qualcomm will talk about technological innovations and analyze the latest industry trends and development strategies. They will exchange with global players through the exhibition platform and combine Taiwan's valuable industrial chain to create infinite possibilities for the technology ecosystem.


Building the Complete Technology Ecosystem
COMPUTEX 2019 continues its position of Building Global Technology Ecosystems, focusing on the latest tech trends such as AI & IoT, 5G, Blockchain, Innovations & Startups, and Gaming & XR. The 2019 show attracts 1,685 exhibitors to use 5,508 exhibition booths, growing 5.1% and 9.8% (respectively) from last year.The TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2) will be used for the first time this year, showcasing IoT, communication, 5G related products, and the future lifestyle of all things connected,, laying the foundation for Taiwan to become one the most important part of the global e-sports ecosystem.


Going into the fourth year, InnoVEX has become the most innovative platform for startups in Asia. The exhibit will be displayed at the TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 from May 29th to 31st, attracting 402 startups from around the world. Through the COMPUTEX platform, the outstanding startups will re-ignite the kinetic energy of technology innovation.


Diverse Applications of AI and IoT.
This year, COMPUTEX combines artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (AI & IoT) across multiple exhibition areas such as "Systems and Solutions", "Industrial Internet of Things and Embedded Solutions", "SmarTEX", and "InnoVEX", displaying solutions ranging from smart homes, smart transportation, wearables, and health technology. 


Heavyweight Speakers Gather at COMPUTEX
A CEO Keynote has been added to this year’s COMPUTEX International Press Conference, held the day before the opening of COMPUTEX, inviting AMD President & CEO Dr. Lisa Su, to give a speech on "The Next Generation of High-Performance Computing", discussing the industry development and layout of high-performance computing. 


Walter Yeh, TWTC President & CEO said, “Technology development and market applications are often linked. Technological advancement will drive the rise of various technologies. This year at COMPUTEX, you will see the integration of technologies such as AI and IoT that will derive ever-changing smart applications which have gradually overturned various industries. As 5G becomes commercialized, this smart wave will also spread into other industries and fields, driving the next generation of technological innovation. COMPUTEX, as an indicator of the international ICT industry, will continue to link to the heart of global technology and invite world-class elite partners to build a global technology ecosystem.”


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