COMPUTEX 2026 opened in Taipei on June 2, bringing together leading technology companies, chipmakers and industry experts as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive demand for advanced computing infrastructure worldwide. The event, themed “AI Together,” is the largest edition of the technology exhibition to date, featuring around 1,500 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the globe.
Taiwan has emerged as a central player in the global AI ecosystem due to its strength in semiconductor manufacturing, AI servers and critical technology supply chains. Industry leaders attending the event highlighted the island’s growing importance in supporting the next phase of AI development.
NVIDIA Chief Executive Jensen Huang, one of the keynote speakers at the event, described AI infrastructure as the next major wave of global investment. He said companies worldwide are rapidly building AI-focused data centres and computing systems to support growing demand for generative AI and advanced machine learning applications.
Major technology companies including NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, Arm, Marvell and NXP are participating in the exhibition. Several firms used the platform to unveil new AI chips, processors, networking technologies and data-centre solutions designed to power future AI workloads.
Organisers said the exhibition focuses on three major themes: AI and Computing, Robotics and Mobility, and Next-Generation Technologies. Industry experts expect AI infrastructure, high-performance computing and intelligent devices to dominate discussions throughout the event.
Taiwan’s government has also highlighted the country’s strategic role in the global AI race. Officials noted that Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and manufacturing ecosystem have become essential for producing the advanced hardware required by AI applications.