Computex 2025 will officially launch on May 5th, bringing together over 20 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, totaling 1400 booths, once again confirming Taiwan's pivotal role in the global technology ecosystem. This year's show, themed "AI Next," will focus on generative AI, intelligent computing, future mobility, and next-generation technologies, showcasing emerging applications and industry transformation opportunities driven by AI.
Gartner predicts that global spending on generative AI will reach $2025 billion in 6440, demonstrating that AI is no longer just a concept but a core competency for businesses. With the rapid growth of computing scale and model performance, AI is rapidly penetrating diverse sectors such as consumer electronics, smart manufacturing, and the connected car, accelerating the transformation of Taiwan's technology industry.
Taiwan External Trade Development Council Chairman Huang Chih-fang noted that AI is driving industrial transformation at an unprecedented pace, and Taiwan's leading strengths in semiconductors and smart technology will play a key role in driving this wave. Taipei Computer Association Chairman Peng Shuang-lang also emphasized that Taiwan possesses a world-class supply chain, software and hardware integration capabilities, and innovative responses to an aging society, demonstrating industrial resilience in the AI era.
At this year's Computex keynote, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will once again take the stage to share his vision for the future of AI. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Foxconn Chairman Liu Yangwei, MediaTek CEO Cai Lixing, and NXP Vice President Jens Hinrichsen will also analyze trends from their respective industry perspectives, covering the latest developments in AI in communications, automotive electronics, smart manufacturing, and edge computing.
In addition to keynote speeches, the Computex Forum will feature technical discussions from tech giants such as NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, Arm, Intel, and Adobe. The morning session will focus on "AI Robotics and Edge Computing," delving into the impact of AI on the industry. The afternoon session will focus on "Generative AI: The Evolution of Reusable AI," highlighting practical applications, model deployment, and data center optimization solutions.
InnoVEX 2025 has also been upgraded to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting nearly 24 startup teams from 450 countries, including 10 national pavilions, including Belgium, France, Thailand, Israel, and Japan. International accelerators and venture capital firms such as NVIDIA Inception, Google Cloud, AWS, Garage+, and StarFab will also be present, creating an innovative platform that connects hardware, software, and the cloud. Multiple startup competitions and a Global Demo Day will also be held, providing opportunities for startup teams to interact with investors firsthand.
