2023.10.12
Date：Thursday, Nov. 9
Location：5F., Clapper Studio, Syntrend Creative Park, No.2, Sec.3, Civic Blvd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City
Register：https://forms.gle/nYnk3jqJGVS9RkNMA
The 2023 Taipei International Startup Festival opened with a press conference, featuring a forum that revolved around the synergy of AI and startups. The central theme of the forum was how startups can harness AI technology trends to accelerate their growth. The event featured insights from various sectors.
Ed Jager, Director of Trade and Investment Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, discussed how AI startup teams can expand into the global market through international accelerators. Peter Wu, President of TWS, shared insights on international collaboration for startups. Joseph Phua, Founder of Turn Capital, discussed international fundraising strategies and investment trends from an investor's perspective. Jowy Tani, CEO of TMU Biomedical Accelerator, shared insights on how generative AI empowers innovation in digital healthcare.Additionally, representatives from the venture capital and industry sectors, including Ian Huang from Good People Venture, Joc Cing Tay, Vice President of Gogolook Engineering, Cathy Hwang, Partner at Palm Drive Capital, and Clayton Jacobs, CEO of CreatorDB, engaged in discussions on innovative trends and market opportunities driven by AI technology.The goal was to facilitate knowledge exchange among participants in various fields, share technological expertise, and tap into talent resources, all aimed at further accelerating the international expansion of Taipei's startup teams.
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:30 | Registration | |
| 10:30-10:40 | Opening Remarks | Taipei City Government Wan-an Chiang / Mayor |
| 10:40-10:50 | Opening Press Conference and Launching Ceremony | |
| 10:50-11:05 | The Road to International Success for Canadian AI Startups | Trade and Investment, Canadian Trade Office in Taipei Ed Jager / Director |
| 11:05-11:20 | How AI Startups Can Engage in International Collaboration | Taiwan Web Service Corporation (TWS) Peter Wu / President |
| 11:20-11:35 | Startup Fundraising Strategies and Investment Trends Expected | Turn Capital Joseph Phua / Chairman |
| 11:35-11:50 | University-based accelerator in generative AI era: Empowering digital health transformation | TMU Biomed Accelerator Jowy Tani / CEO |
| 11:50-12:20 | Innovation Dialogue Driven by AI Technology | Host: Good People Ventures Ian Huang / Founding Partner Panelists: Gogolook Joc Cing Tay / VP Engineering Palm Drive Capital Cathy Hwang / Venture Partner CreatorDB Clayton Jacobs / CEO |
※Organizers reserve the right to make final modifications, changes, interpretations, and cancel this event.
