COMPUTEX 2026 Concludes Successfully as Global Innovation Shapes a New AI Ecosystem
COMPUTEX 2026, one of the world’s
leading exhibitions for AIoT and startup innovation, concluded successfully.
Under the theme “AI Together,” this year’s event focused on AI Computing,
Robotics & Intelligent Mobility, and Next-Generation Technology, bringing
together global technology leaders, startups, and industry experts to showcase
AI-driven innovation and future trends.
The exhibition attracted a total
of 111,312 buyers and visitors from 152 countries and regions, including Japan,
the United States, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, India,
Thailand, and Malaysia, highlighting COMPUTEX’s role as a key global platform
for AI industry collaboration, technology showcases, and business matchmaking.
Physical AI Emerges as the Next Frontier of Industrial Innovation
As AI rapidly evolves beyond
digital environments into real-world deployment, in industries are accelerating
investments in physical AI applications. According to a report by Strategy;,
part of PwC, Physical AI is expected to generate approximately €430 billion in
global market value by 2030 and reach large- scale commercial adoption within
the next three to five years across sectors such as manufacturing, logistics,
healthcare, and aerospace.
Reflecting this trend, COMPUTEX 2026
returned to TWTC Hall 1 and introduced the inaugural AI Robotics Zone, bringing
together ecosystem partners across the supply chain to showcase robotics,
Embodied AI technologies, and integrated solutions. The exhibition highlighted
the critical technologies enabling the transition from research and development
to real- world deployment.
To further expand the
exhibition’s technology landscape, COMPUTEX also launched the E-paper Pavilion
and the TechXperience, featuring more than 180 exhibitors and adding new
dimensions to this year’s showcase.
Global Technology Leaders Outline the Future of AI
COMPUTEX Keynotes once again
gathered influential leaders from across the global technology industry to
discuss the future of AI computing, edge computing, next-generation platforms,
and intelligent mobility.
The keynote series opened with
Cristiano R. Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, followed by Matt Murphy, Chairman
and CEO of Marvell, Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, and Rafael Sotomayor, President
and CEO of NXP. The keynote sessions attracted 6,000 attendees, reflecting the
industry’s strong interest in the future of AI innovation.
The COMPUTEX Forum brought
together 28 industry leaders and technology experts from leading global
enterprises to discuss six major themes, including AI computing, robotics, and
data governance. The forum drew over 13,200 visits, reflecting the rising
industry focus on AI and its growing impact across sectors. Discussions covered
topics ranging from infrastructure and computing platforms to enterprise adoption
and governance strategies, helping businesses navigate opportunities for
scaling AI deployment and accelerating commercialization. InnoVEX Reaches a New
Milestone with Global Startup Participation
As one of Asia’s leading startup
platforms, InnoVEX 2026 reached a new milestone, featuring more than 500
startups—an increase of over 11% from last year. Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea
ranked as the top three participating countries and regions, while startups
from 23 countries took part in this year’s exhibition. For the first time,
InnoVEX partnered with Plug and Play Taiwan, one of the world’s largest open
innovation platforms and accelerators, and Japanese startup exhibition
organizer Everidge, further strengthening international innovation networks and
market expansion opportunities.
In addition, nine national
pavilions—including France, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, Israel,
Canada, Italy, and the Czech Republic—showcased cutting-edge innovations in AI,
robotics, and intelligent mobility, creating a truly global platform for
technology exchange.
The InnoVEX Forum featured
speakers from France, Japan, the United States, and other countries under the
theme “AI in Action,” exploring topics such as AI infrastructure roadmaps,
industrial implementation strategies, open-source business models, and AI-driven
workflow and data transformation.
Meanwhile, the InnoVEX Pitch
Contest continued to integrate three critical resources—capital, computing
power, and industry validation—into acomprehensive innovation support platform
that connects startups with global investors and industry partners. The competition’s
grand prize was awarded to RLWRLD.
Sustainability and Lifestyle Experiences Redefine the Exhibition Journey
COMPUTEX 2026 continued to
strengthen its commitment to sustainability by embracing the principles of Reduce,
Reuse, and Recycle (3R) and collaborating with exhibitors to create a lower-carbon,
lower-pollution, and more energy-efficient exhibition environment.
This year’s Sustainable Design
Award introduced two new categories—Flagship Scale and Rising Innovator—to
encourage broader participation in sustainable exhibition practices. The awards
were presented to ASUS and Transcend Information, respectively.
Beyond technology, COMPUTEX
continued to bridge innovation with lifestyle experiences. In partnership with
China Airlines and GQ, the exhibition launched the COMPUTEX Service Lounge,
blending business hospitality, lifestyle experiences, and Taiwanese cultural elements.
Interactive relaxation spaces created by Red Bull and Sleepy Tofu further
enhanced the visitor experience.
In addition, COMPUTEX
collaborated with renowned generative artist Aluan Wang to create a large-scale
interactive art installation at the entrance of Nangang Exhibition Center Hall
1. Visitors were invited to generate unique visual patterns displayed on
six-meter-high LED columns, creating an immersive fusion of technology,
creativity, and public participation.
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