The Taiwan External Trade Development Council opened Computex 2026 today in Taipei, marking the start of the world's largest ICT trade show [1].
As the global epicenter for semiconductor and hardware manufacturing, Taiwan uses the event to demonstrate its dominance in the AI supply chain. The exhibition serves as a critical meeting point for international buyers and partners seeking the next generation of computing infrastructure [5].
The event officially began June 2, 2026 [1]. It is hosted across the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2, as well as TWTC Hall 1 [1, 3]. A spokesperson for TAITRA said the show would officially open at these locations [1].
To mark the commencement of the event, the opening ceremony featured a light show that illuminated the Taipei skyline. A reporter from Gizmodo said the display underscored the push by Taiwan to lead the AI era [3].
The trade show is scheduled to run through June 5, 2026 [2]. According to PCMag staff, the exhibition floor is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Taiwan Standard Time [2]. However, the floor will close earlier on Friday, ending at 3:30 p.m. [4].
Computex focuses on the intersection of computing hardware and artificial intelligence. By showcasing these innovations, Taiwan aims to solidify its position as the primary architect of the physical infrastructure required to run large-scale AI models [5].
“Computex 2026 opened today in Taipei, marking the start of the world's largest ICT trade show.”
The scale and timing of Computex 2026 reflect a shift in the technology sector where AI is moving from purely software-based applications to 'physical AI.' By centering the event on hardware and supply chain integration, Taiwan is asserting that the geopolitical and economic value of AI resides not just in the algorithms, but in the physical chips and servers that power them.
