Program

Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Venue:Prosperity Ballroom
Time
Topic / Activity / Presenter
09:00-09:30
Arrival, Registration
09:30-09:55
Remark
CHO Jung-tai
Premier of Executive Yuan
Dato’ Dr. Sean Seah
Chairman of WITSA
Yen-Nun Huang
Minister of Ministry of Digital Affairs
Dr. Brian Shen
Chairman TISSA and CISA
Vice Chairman for Asia Pacific Region of WITSA
09:55-10:10
Opening Ceremony、Group photo
10:10-10:20
Break
10:20-10:45
Yen-Nun Huang
Minister of Ministry of Digital Affairs
10:45-11:10
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi
Chairman of Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) in Malaysia
11:10-11:35
Joe White
Global AI Index Lead of The Observer
11:35-12:00
Ed H. Chi
VP of Research, GOOGLE DEEPMIND

Panel Theme:Global Leader
Venue:Longevity Room
Time
Topic / Activity / Presenter
13:30-15:00
Panel Discussion
Moderator
Dato' Dan E Khoo
CEO of WITSA
Panelist
Yi-Jing Lin
Deputy Minister of Ministry of Digital Affairs
Michael R. Nelson
Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Samiran Gupta
Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, ICANN
Stephen Ibaraki
Chair REDDS Capital & Founder AI for Good

Panel Theme:AI Innovation
Venue:Longevity Room
Time
Topic / Activity / Presenter
15:00-16:30
Panel Discussion
Moderator
Robert Janssen
WITSA Deputy Chairman & Head of WITSA AI Task Force,
President of Assespro RJ
Panelist
Jiunn-Shiow Lin
Director General of Administration for Digital Industries, moda
Shih-Lung Chao
Commissioner of Department of Information Technology, Taipei City Government
Jonathan De Luzuriaga
President of Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA)
Katsunori Murakami
Vice President of NTT DATA Group Corporation, Technology and Innovation General Headquarters, Head of Global Technology Strategy Headquarters
Panel Theme:AI as a Service
Venue:Prosperity Ballroom
Time
Topic / Activity / Presenter
09:00-10:30
Panel Discussion
Moderator
Nidal Bitar
CEO of The ICT Association of Jordan – int@j
Panelist
Pat Hu
Vice President of Nomura Asset Management Taiwan
Peter Wu
General Manager of ASUS Cloud and Taichi Cloud
Kou-Chen Wu
Assistant Vice President of Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.
Stela Lupushor
Founder of Reframe.Work Inc.
Alberto Patron
Secretary of Condor Technologies/CESSI

Panel Theme:AI Solution Demo
Venue:Prosperity Ballroom
Time
Topic / Activity / Presenter
10:30-12:00
 

Panel Theme:Trustworthy AI
Venue:Prosperity Ballroom
Time
Topic / Activity / Presenter
13:00-14:30
Panel Discussion
Moderator
John Choi
CEO of MarkAny Inc.
Panelist
Julian Prower
International Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Manager Taiwan of Dun & Brads
Yun Nung Chen
Engineering Professor of National Taiwan University Department of Computer Science and Information
Dr. Ivan Liao
CEO of Openfind Information Technology, Inc.
Dr. Benson Wu
CEO and Co-founder of CyCraft Technology

Panel Theme:AI Empowering Health
Venue:Prosperity Ballroom
Time
Topic / Activity / Presenter
14:30-16:00
Panel Discussion
Moderator
Eng. / Tarek Taha
WITSA Vice-Chairman for the Middle East & North Africa Region
Panelist
Barry Chiang
President of B Group, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.,Ltd
Ahmed Al Hujairy
General Secretary of Bahrain Technology Companies Society
Ken Yu
Chairman of imedtac
Claire Harrison
Digital & Technology Officer of MHRA
Time
Morning Activity
09:30
|
12:00
(TBD)
09:30 - 12:00 (TBD)
Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show 2025
Program:Exhibition Tour, Business Networking
Capacity:40 pax max.
Transportation:40-seat bus
Brief Introduction:

The Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS) 2025 is a must-visit event for smart manufacturing professionals. Discover cutting-edge innovations including AI-integrated robotic arms, digital twin systems, and autonomous logistics solutions. Explore service robots for healthcare and hospitality, and the latest industrial components powering automation. With over 1,200 exhibitors, TAIROS is a premier platform to witness the future of robotics and intelligent systems in action. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with global leaders and explore the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0.

To know more please visit https://www.tairos.tw/en/

Time
Afternoon Activity
13:30
|
16:30
(TBD)
Cultural Tour Route 1:Maokong Commercial District
Guided Tour of the Ecological Trail, Tea Plantation, and Specialty Tea House in Maokong
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The Maokong commercial district in Wenshan District, known as "Taipei's Backyard," features Taiwan's first high-altitude cable car stretching 4.03 kilometers. Visitors can enjoy tea plantation views during the day and stars at night, combining scenic attractions and unique transportation appeal. The area is deeply rooted Tieguanyin tea culture, promoting low-carbon ecological tourism while integrating modernized tea houses and creative dining experiences. It offers a "slow food, slow travel, slow living" lifestyle. Activities ranging from tea picking and processing to starlit tea ceremonies, along with attractions such as cloud-covered cable cars and stunning night views, make Maokong a must-visit cultural landmark. It continues to attract international tourists through cross-sector marketing efforts.

Signature Experience
Digital Lucky Bag Redemption
  • Free gift:Taiwan Tea Set
  • Taiwan Tea Tasting:Taste 3 kinds of specialty tea and snacks

Capacity15 pax max.

Transportation15-seat bus

13:30
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16:30
(TBD)
Cultural Tour Route 2:Jiufen
Guided introduction to scenic mountain and ocean views, unique teahouses, mining culture and local artists, as well as distinctive guesthouses and specialty shops.
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Jiufen is one of Taiwan’s most famous hillside towns, once a thriving gold mining stronghold. Perched above the coastline, it now captivates visitors with its historic old street, traditional teahouses, charming local delicacies like taro balls and mugwort rice cakes, and breathtaking ocean views. As day turns to night, Jiufen glows with lantern-lit alleys and a nostalgic atmosphere, offering an unforgettable journey through Taiwan’s cultural heritage.

Signature Experience
Digital Lucky Bag Redemption
  • Free gift:Jiufen’s Vintage Red Lanterns
  • Taiwan Snack Experience: Taste Alan’s Mugwort Rice Cakes and Taiwanese Specialty Drinks

Capacity40 pax max.

Transportation40-seat bus

*Reminder: You can only choose one route (either Jiufen or Maokong Commercial District) for cultureal tour.