Smart City Summit and Expo opens in KaohsiungFOCUS ON HYDROGEN: The exhibition features a model of Taiwan’s first hydrogen fueling station, as well as age-friendly smart healthcare applicationsBy Ko Yu-hao and Esme Yeh / Staff reportersThe Kaohsiung Smart City Summit and Expo commenced yesterday, with focuses on city-level sovereign artificial intelligence (AI), net zero transition and hydrogen energy. The exhibition is being held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center and would runs through tomorrow, with a record high of more than 200 domestic and international institutions taking part. Taiwan Smart City Solutions Alliance president Samson Hu (胡書賓) said there are more than 500 booths this year showcasing various solutions, such as 5G AI of things, smart governance, smart healthcare, green energy and sustainability, hydrogen energy applications and smart transportation. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai, on stage front row, fifth right, attends the opening ceremony of the Kaohsiung Smart City Summit and Expo yesterday. Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang (江文若) said the Asia New Bay Area in Kaohsiung is evolving into an international smart industrial cluster, adding that Kaohsiung is shifting from a traditional heavy industry city to a smart city.

Source: Taipei Times March 20, 2026 17:14 UTC