Chung Yuan Christian University Co-hosts AI EXPO Taiwan 2026, Showcasing Innovation Prowess in AI and Quantum Computing
The annual artificial intelligence flagship event, “AI EXPO Taiwan 2026,” grandly opens today, March 25, through March 27 at the Taipei Expo Park Expo Hall (Yuanshan). Recognized as this year’s most valuable AI ecosystem exchange platform, Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) stands out as the sole university co-host. Playing a pivotal role in this exhibition—which connects the global AI ecosystem with cross-domain innovation—CYCU’s deep expertise in AI, quantum technology, talent cultivation, and industry-academic collaboration is further highlighted by the scheduled visit of Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim to the university’s booth.
Hu Hsiao-wei, Director of CYCU’s Undergraduate Program in Intelligent Computing and Big Data, noted that as a member of the “Quantum National Team,” the university’s continuous investment in quantum research, talent development, and science popularization makes this invitation to co-host especially meaningful. Partnering with DIGITIMES and IC Voice (Hsinchu Science Park Radio), CYCU has centered the event around the theme “AI·X: Infinite Cross-Domain,” mapping out Taiwan’s complete technical trajectory from AI computing infrastructure to industrial applications and forward-looking R&D.
Marking its 5th anniversary, AI EXPO Taiwan 2026 is expected to gather over 250 renowned global tech brands, 60+ corporate experts and leaders, and 100 cross-domain ecosystem partners, attracting more than 50,000 industry decision-makers. Alongside Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an at the opening ceremony, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim will personally attend and visit the CYCU booth to observe the school’s concrete achievements in quantum education and talent cultivation, underscoring the government’s high regard for Taiwan’s quantum development.
At the opening keynote forum, the “X Forum,” Professor Ching-Ray Chang, Director of CYCU’s Quantum Information Center, will take the stage with Dr. Ping Yeh from Google Quantum AI and Dr. Linsey Rodenbach from NVIDIA Quantum Computing. Their dialogue, titled “AI × Quantum × Extreme Computing,” will explore breakthroughs in next-generation computing architectures and future industrial trends. Professor Chang, recognized by UNESCO as one of the “Global Quantum 100” and the founding chairman of the Taiwan Association of Quantum Computing and Information Technology (TAQCIT), serves as a key international representative for Taiwan in this field.
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) is actively expanding its international presence in quantum computing. Recently, Chair Professor Ching-Ray Chang (third from right) led a delegation to visit Google Headquarters in the United States.
Regarding the exhibition layout, CYCU’s College of Intelligent Computing and Quantum Information will host a dedicated booth under the theme “Future Technology and Talent Cultivation.” The exhibit will highlight the potential of quantum technology as the next computational revolution following AI. The showcase includes R&D achievements as well as results from talent cultivation and educational outreach. Notably, CYCU is aggressively driving the development of quantum computing applications in the financial sector, with collaborative planning already underway with Compal Electronics and Kway Information. Moving forward, CYCU will leverage its expertise in quantum AI algorithms, quantum financial models, and cross-disciplinary research to establish a “Quantum Finance Laboratory,” continuing to promote the integration of industry, academia, and research while pushing for practical technology implementation.
Hu Hsiao-wei (third from left), Director of CYCU’s Undergraduate Program in Intelligent Computing and Big Data, has been driving intercollegiate AI and Big Data science competitions to implement practical talent cultivation.
Chiu Chien-song, Dean of the College of Intelligent Computing and Quantum Information at CYCU, pointed out that the university has spent recent years deeply cultivating the integrated applications of AI, quantum computing, and big data. Since establishing Taiwan’s first “College of Intelligent Computing and Quantum Information” in 2022, the school has steadily built a foundation encompassing research, teaching, industry-academic collaboration, and science outreach. Application areas now span financial computing, sustainable energy forecasting, new material R&D, and cross-domain talent cultivation. Through this exhibition, Dean Chiu hopes the general public, industry sectors, and young students can witness CYCU’s practical achievements in forward-looking tech education and cross-domain innovation.
CYCU President In-Ming Lee stated that in an era where AI and quantum technology run in parallel, a university is no longer just an academic hall, but an “engine for industrial innovation.” Through deep collaboration with organizations like DIGITIMES, CYCU is extending its R&D energy from the laboratory to the end market. By cultivating cross-disciplinary talent with “immediate combat readiness” (job-ready skills), the university is helping to solidify Taiwan’s irreplaceable position in the global AI ecosystem.
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) continues to deeply cultivate quantum technology education, attracting visitors from all sectors for exchange and collaboration.