COMPUTEX 2025 Attracts Over 86,000 Global Buyers
COMPUTEX 2025 concluded today after four days of dynamic exhibitions and events. Organizers reported a total of 86,521 buyers from 152 countries. Attendees came from regions including Japan, the United States, South Korea, Vietnam, and India.
This year's theme, 'AI Next,' highlighted Taiwan's growing role in global technology. The event was recognized as a key exhibition for AI and startup innovation.
COMPUTEX 2025 attracted top-tier international buyers. It created strong business opportunities across the AI supply chain. Organizers emphasized Taiwan's position as a global tech exchange hub.
Gartner recently revealed its Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025. These included Autonomous AI, Humanoid Robots, and Advanced Computing. COMPUTEX aligned with these trends, focusing on AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility.
Key exhibitors showcased AI-driven innovations: Pegatron revealed biomimetic robot dogs and immersive VR tools.
BenQ displayed a multi-zone exhibit with an AI golf simulator.
Advantech and Solomon presented AMRs, AIoT platforms, and robotic arms.
TADA also announced a Smart Mobility Pavilion. It featured 19 brands including Pegatron, Vitalcore Technology, System Electronics, and OToBrite. These firms promoted advancements in smart and electric vehicle technologies.
InnoVEX 2025 celebrated its 10th anniversary. The startup event expanded by 12.5% compared to last year. It featured 450 startups from 24 countries. Thailand and the Philippines introduced national pavilions with 22 startups.
Speakers from AWS, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm shared insights at the InnoVEX Forum. They discussed how AI is transforming innovation and digital growth.
The InnoVEX Pitch Contest awarded DeepRad.AI from Taiwan. The startup was praised for its AI-based medical imaging platform, enabling early disease detection.
COMPUTEX 2025 keynotes drew major attention. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang opened the session. Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu, and MediaTek's Dr. Rick Tsai also spoke. Taiwan's critical role in the global supply chain was widely noted.
The COMPUTEX Forum, titled 'AI in Action,' welcomed 13 global tech leaders. These included representatives from Google DeepMind, Texas Instruments, Adobe, Intel, and Seagate. Over 1,300 attendees explored new trends in AI adoption.
Organizers also announced the winners of the COMPUTEX Sustainable Design Award: Pegatron won Gold
ASUS received Silver
Lite-On earned Bronze
In addition, cross-industry collaborations were revealed. plain-me and Kuai Kuai launched limited-edition co-branded items. Taiwan Stock Exchange and GQ Taiwan hosted a Hospitality Lounge combining capital markets with lifestyle.
COMPUTEX will return from June 2–5 in 2026. Due to strong demand, the event will expand beyond Nangang Exhibition Halls 1 and 2. It will also include TWTC Hall 1 to create a dedicated AI tech lifestyle zone.
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