Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported on Monday, September 28, that the 2026 Taiwan Tech Summit took place on September 26 in Santa Clara, California. In prerecorded remarks, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said that Taiwan is actively advancing its Ten AI Initiatives plan. As a core hub of the global AI supply chain and an outstanding partner for innovation, Taiwan is working closely with the U.S. tech industry to jointly create prosperity.

National Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien (葉俊顯), National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Tsung-tsong (吳政忠), and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco Director-General David C.H. Wu (伍志翔) attended the event and delivered remarks.

Yeh stated that AI is reshaping the global technology and industry landscape, and that Taiwan has world-leading strength in the semiconductor and ICT industries, while Silicon Valley brings together top global tech companies, talent, and innovative energy. He said talent and innovation will be key to enhancing Taiwan's future competitiveness. The country has launched its Ten AI Initiatives plan aiming to bolster technology, talent, and industrial development.

This year’s Taiwan Tech Summit is the fifth edition of the event. Katie Hsieh (謝凱婷), the founder and CEO of the organizer TaiwanNext Foundation, said that the summit is dedicated to deeply connecting international talent, cutting-edge startups, venture capital, and major tech companies, in order to build a Taiwan-U.S. innovation ecosystem.

The Taiwan Career Day job fair was part of this year’s summit. Yeh said that Taiwan offers not only an internationally competitive platform for career development, but also quality healthcare, a livable environment, and cultural diversity. He welcomed more international talent to build their careers in Taiwan and grow together with the country.

More than 30 companies and organizations, including Micron, MediaTek, TSMC, Delta Electronics, and Applied Materials set up recruitment booths. The international talent service center Talent Taiwan was also present, providing overseas tech professionals and students with consultations on the Taiwan Employment Gold Card, guidance on tax and visa regulations, and resource matchmaking for employment and entrepreneurship in Taiwan.