SILICON VALLEY — Taiwan is seeking deeper exchanges with the United States in artificial intelligence, technology talent and startups, as Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim addressed the 2026 Taiwan Tech Summit in Silicon Valley.
Hsiao delivered a prerecorded video address on Sept. 26 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, where Taiwanese and US technology professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders gathered to discuss emerging technologies and cross-border opportunities.
The fifth annual summit featured discussions on Physical AI, Agentic AI and robotics, alongside startup demonstrations, investor networking and career-focused programs.
Taiwan Puts AI Infrastructure and Talent at the Center
Hsiao said Taiwan is advancing its 10 Major AI Infrastructure Projects while working with the US technology community to expand exchanges involving talent and startups.
She described Taiwan as a key hub in the global AI supply chain and said the government would continue efforts to connect Taiwanese companies, researchers and professionals with counterparts in the United States.
The vice president also highlighted government-led initiatives that have brought representatives from industry, government, academia and research institutions to the United States to strengthen talent and startup connections.
Silicon Valley Summit Focuses on the Next AI Wave
The 2026 Taiwan Tech Summit placed emerging AI technologies at the center of its program.
Sessions examined Physical AI and Agentic AI, two areas attracting increasing attention as companies explore AI systems that can interact with physical environments or carry out increasingly complex tasks.
The event also included Taiwan Demo Day, investor networking, career panels, workshops and one-on-one résumé reviews.
Talent Taiwan’s US outreach program additionally connected international professionals with Taiwanese employers in sectors including AI, semiconductors, software and advanced manufacturing.
Startups and Skilled Workers Become Key Pieces
Beyond AI research and infrastructure, the summit emphasized the role of startups and skilled professionals in building cross-border technology links.
Organizers promoted opportunities for Taiwanese startups to meet Silicon Valley investors, while the career program brought international technology companies together with professionals considering opportunities connected to Taiwan.
That combination reflects a broader technology strategy: developing infrastructure while also building the talent and business networks needed to turn research and innovation into commercial applications.
Hsiao Calls for Technology Built Around Shared Values
During her address, Hsiao said advanced technologies should be grounded in values including freedom, transparency and democracy.
She also described Taiwan-US technological cooperation as an avenue for what she called mutual prosperity and said Taiwan would continue engaging with the US technology community. These are statements from Hsiao and represent the government’s stated position.
What Comes After the Silicon Valley Summit?
The event has now concluded, but its longer-term significance will depend on whether the connections made among Taiwanese companies, US investors, startups, researchers and technology professionals lead to sustained projects and exchanges.
With AI infrastructure, Physical AI, Agentic AI and international talent all emerging as major themes, the Silicon Valley gathering has placed Taiwan’s technology ecosystem directly in a broader conversation about the next stage of AI development.
The next question is how far those cross-border connections will develop—and which technologies and startups could emerge from them next.
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