TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — COMPUTEX 2025 closed Friday after four days of vibrant exhibitions and forums, drawing 86,521 buyers from 152 countries and solidifying Taiwan’s role as a global tech and AI powerhouse.
Held under the theme “AI Next,” the event attracted leading global tech firms and startups, creating business opportunities across the AI supply chain, per a press release. Attendees came from key markets, including the US, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and India.
As global AI deployment accelerates, COMPUTEX spotlighted key trends highlighted in research firm Gartner’s 2025 outlook – autonomous AI, humanoid robots, and advanced computing – under three exhibition pillars: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility.
Pegatron wowed visitors with interactive biomimetic robot dogs and VR devices, while BenQ's AI golf simulator drew crowds with real-time motion tracking and analytics. Advantech and Solomon showed off smart manufacturing innovations, including robotic arms and AI Internet of Things solutions.
Innovex startup expo marked its 10th anniversary with 450 teams from 24 countries, a 12.5% increase from last year. Thailand and the Philippines debuted national pavilions, reflecting rising Asian startup influence.
Top executives from AWS, Google Cloud, Nvidia, and Qualcomm spoke at the forum, sharing insights on how AI is reshaping innovation and digital transformation. Taiwan-based DeepRad.AI won the pitch contest for its AI medical imaging platform that enables early disease detection.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) opened the COMPUTEX Keynote series, joined by Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Foxconn Chair Young Liu (劉揚偉), and tech executives. Each emphasized Taiwan’s growing strategic value in the AI supply chain.
COMPUTEX Forum, themed “AI in Action,” featured 13 global leaders—from DeepMind to Intel—discussing AI integration across industries. Over 1,300 attendees joined to explore AI’s practical impact and market outlook.
The COMPUTEX Sustainable Design Award recognized Pegatron, Asus, and Lite-On for green innovation, reflecting the industry’s broader shift toward ESG goals. Creative cross-sector collaborations added color to the show, including plain-me’s co-branded line with snack maker Kuai Kuai and a hospitality lounge hosted by the Taiwan Stock Exchange and GQ Taiwan, blending finance with fashion.
Due to high demand, COMPUTEX 2026 will expand beyond Nangang Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 to include Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, focusing on building an AI-powered lifestyle tech ecosystem.
