WHEN an Australian IT company’s 50-strong delegation attended an exhibition and conference in Taipei, they decided to stay a few days to get to know their Taiwan counterparts and enjoy the island’s cuisine, culture and scenery.
Employees and business partners from Bluechip Infotech chose to stay in Taiwan for a few days after participating in Computex 2023, at Nangang Exhibition Centre. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of leading AI company Nvidia, was one of the keynote speakers.
A spokesman for Meet Taiwan, the island’s de facto convention bureau operating under Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), said the extended trip gave the group a deeper understanding of the local tech industry and establish more business contacts.
“Extending business travel after attending exhibitions is back as an incentive trend,” Meet Taiwan said in a statement after Bluechip Infotech’s post-exhibition itinerary.
“This incentive trend allows participants to delve into local business environments, fostering connections and expanding industry knowledge.
“Bluechip Infotech’s delegation engaged in meetings, site visits, and knowledge-sharing sessions with Taiwanese counterparts,” Meet Taiwan added. “They explored partnerships, emerging technologies, and gained valuable insights into the local ICT market.
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“Cultural experiences and visits to renowned attractions were also part of the itinerary.”
The four-day Computex 2023 ended on June 3 and was attended by 47,594 professionals from 150 countries – a 12 per cent increase compared to the pre-pandemic show in 2019, according to Computex figures.
The show is organised by Taitra and the Taipei Computer Association. Meet Taiwan assisted Bluechip Infotech with the post-event meetings and itinerary.
Main picture: Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of AI experts Nvidia, gives a keynote address at Computex 2023
