Taiwan’s technology industry, being a major design and manufacturing base for the global IT industry, is now stepping up efforts developing Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city applications and therefore Taiwan has a chance to become a major center for global IoT applications, according to TH Tung, chairman of Taiwan Computer Association (TCA).
Tung made the remarks prior to the kick-off of Smart City Summit and Expo 2015, which will be held in Taipei from January 20-23. TCA serves as the organizer of the annual event.
More than 100 companies will highlight their latest products and technologies in 550 booths, covering related segments including smart medicare, smart retailing, smart building and smart campus. The annual event is expected to attract more than 100,000 local and foreign visitors.
The show organizer will also hold a total of 26 technology forums during the four-day event, with more than 800 professionals expected to participate in the forums.
Paul Brody, vice president and head of North America Mobile and IoT at IBM, will also deliver a keynote during the summit.
