COMPUTEX 2017 U.S. Press Conference

“Building Global Technology Ecosystems”

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TAITRA:

WHAT:	U.S. press conference for COMPUTEX, the leading global ICT show with a complete supply chain, IoT and startup ecosystems. COMPUTEX organizer TAITRA President & CEO Walter Yeh will present the show’s 2017 positioning, themes, exhibits, events, key exhibitors, CPX Conference speakers, and what to expect at COMPUTEX this year. COMPUTEX 2016 hosted 1,602 exhibitors from 30 countries and attracted over 160,000 visitors from 178 countries.
WHO:	Walter Yeh, President & CEO, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the organizer of COMPUTEX
WHEN:	Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Pacific Time
WHERE:	Webcast and Q&A online:
	http://computex.townhallwebcasts.com/#/events/pressconference
	In-person: Encore Tower Suites, Las Vegas (check-in desk in the lobby will direct you to the room), 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [phone]
RSVP:	Press registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/computex-2017-us-press-conference-tickets-33026608475
	U.S. press inquiries: Todd Lane or Masha Rumer at [e-mail]
	International press inquiries: [e-mail]

About TAITRA

Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is the foremost non-profit trade promotion organization in Taiwan. Jointly sponsored by the government, industry associations, and several commercial organizations, TAITRA assists Taiwan businesses and manufacturers with reinforcing their international competitiveness and in coping with the challenges they face in foreign markets.

TAITRA boasts a well-coordinated trade promotion and information network of over 1,200 trained specialists stationed throughout its Taipei headquarters, four local branch offices in Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, and 60 overseas branch offices worldwide. Together with its sister organizations, Taiwan Trade Center (TTC) and Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), TAITRA has created a wealth of trade opportunities through effective promotion strategies.

In addition to organizing trade delegations and providing customized procurement services, TAITRA also hosts more than 35 international trade shows annually in Taipei and in Kaohsiung. In 2016, 11,128 exhibitors and 83,807 international visitors took part in these events.

About COMPUTEX TAIPEI (also known as COMPUTEX)

Established in 1981, COMPUTEX TAIPEI is the leading global ICT and IoT show with a complete supply chain and ecosystems. Co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA), COMPUTEX, based upon Taiwan’s complete ICT clusters, covers the entire spectrum of the ICT industry, from established brands to startups and from the ICT supply chain to IoT ecosystems. With strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities and IPR protection, Taiwan is a strategic destination for foreign companies and investors looking for partners in global technology ecosystems. Follow COMPUTEX on its website at www.computextaipei.com.tw and on Twitter @computex_taipei using the hashtag #COMPUTEX.