The National Science and Technology Council hosted the 2024 Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Forum during the SEMICON Japan Dec. 13 in Tokyo to discuss development trends and address challenges in the two potential-laden sectors.
During his opening remarks, NSTC Deputy Minister Su Chen-kang said that rapidly developing AI and semiconductor sectors are creating new opportunities and providing solutions to challenges posed by climate change, digital transformation and population aging.
With its technological prowess and advanced industry chain, Taiwan is ready and willing to share its semiconductor experience and play a key role in helping spearhead global industry upgrade and transformation, Su said, adding that expanding Taiwan-Japan cooperation will help create winning results for all parties involved.
According to the organizer, the event included speeches and discussions on topics spanning introduction of the NSTC’s IC Taiwan Grand Challenge initiative; challenges and opportunities in IC design collaboration; breakthroughs and applications in edge computing and AI in semiconductor equipment innovation; and Taiwan-Japan cooperation in innovation and large-scale semiconductor factory construction.
Featured speakers included Johnsea Chen, chair of CMSC Inc., an IC design house based in Hsinchu City, northern Taiwan; Linda Tsai, senior executive at Advantech Co. Ltd., a leading supplier of industrial personal computers based in Taipei City; Tadahiro Kuroda, University of Tokyo professor; and Hiramatsu Shigeyoshi, senior vice president of Delta Electronics (Japan) Inc. (SFC-E)
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