Date & Time: June 12, 2026 (Friday), 13:00–16:40
Venue: Imperial C Hall, 10F, Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
This forum was organized by CIO Taiwan and co-organized by the Text Mining and Digital Transformation Service Industry-Academia Alliance under the theme “Key Strategies for the Transformation of Taiwan’s Manufacturing Industry.” As manufacturers in Southern Taiwan face increasing pressure to enhance digitalization, sustainability, and supply chain resilience, the event brought together industry leaders and experts to share practical and scalable strategies for digital transformation and sustainable growth in an increasingly complex global environment.
The event commenced with welcome remarks delivered by Min-Cheng Sheng, Dean of CIO Value Academy and CISO Cybersecurity Academy, who welcomed participants from various sectors. This was followed by remarks from Hsiu-Chen Lin, Deputy Director General of the Southern Taiwan Science Park Administration, and Professor San-Yi Huang, Director of the Text Mining and Digital Transformation Service Industry-Academia Alliance. Both speakers highlighted government initiatives and future visions for industrial digital transformation and AI-driven innovation.
The first keynote speech, “From AI Intelligence to Autonomous Agents: Accelerating Dual Transformation Toward Net Zero,” was delivered by Chun-Ming Chen, AVP of the Information Technology Division at ASE Group. ASE has collaborated with the Alliance on several industry-academia projects with notable achievements. In his presentation, Chen shared how enterprises can leverage Generative AI and AI Agents to move beyond traditional information systems toward intelligent decision-making, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and supporting net-zero sustainability goals.
Next, Yu-Lung Yen, Senior Solutions Architect at Red Hat, presented “Building an AI Factory for Manufacturing: Accelerating Transformation and Cost Optimization with Red Hat OpenShift AI.” He demonstrated how enterprises can utilize open AI platforms to establish AI factories, shorten model deployment cycles, improve computing resource utilization, and reduce the costs and barriers associated with AI adoption.
The third session featured Lung-Sheng Wang, Account Director at Zoom, who delivered a presentation titled “AI-Driven Smart Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization: Enhancing Productivity, Collaboration Efficiency, and Operational Resilience.” Wang discussed how AI technologies can be applied in manufacturing and logistics environments to improve productivity, optimize workflows, and strengthen organizational resilience.
During the networking break, participants actively exchanged ideas and explored opportunities for collaboration and technology matching, fostering cross-disciplinary communication and partnership development.
The afternoon sessions began with Hui-Shan Chiu, Regional Sales Manager (Southern Taiwan) at Synology, who presented “Digital Resilience in the AIoT Era: Data Management and Protection Strategies for Smart Manufacturing Transformation.” She explained how manufacturers can establish comprehensive data management frameworks and backup mechanisms to ensure data security and business continuity in the rapidly evolving AIoT environment.
This was followed by Ying-Feng Hung, Technical Consultant at Symantec & Westcon, who delivered “Keeping AI Transformation Running: Confidential Data Protection and Cybersecurity Practices for Manufacturing Operations in Southern Taiwan.” Hung addressed the cybersecurity challenges organizations encounter during AI transformation and discussed strategies for balancing confidential data protection with stable production operations.
Next, Chao-Lung Yu, Senior Associate Vice President at HD Renewable Energy Network Co., Ltd., presented “Enabling Secure Data Flow Without Disrupting Production: Driving AI-Powered Value Creation.” He shared practical experiences in establishing cross-system data integration mechanisms while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance, enabling organizations to maximize the benefits of AI-driven analytics and decision-making.
The forum concluded with the second keynote presentation, “Getting Started with AI for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers and Government Resource Utilization,” delivered by Cheng-Yen Chen, Director of the Intelligent Systems Division at the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC). Chen introduced practical approaches for SMEs to initiate AI transformation and highlighted available government support programs and funding resources that can help businesses accelerate their digital transformation journey.
The forum covered a wide range of topics, including AI Agents, smart manufacturing, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and government support resources. Through practical case studies and expert insights, participants gained a deeper understanding of AI adoption strategies and future development trends. Attendees responded enthusiastically and highly valued the forum’s content, recognizing its significant contribution to promoting digital transformation and sustainable development within the manufacturing sector.
Looking ahead, the Alliance will continue collaborating with industry partners to advance AI applications, digital transformation, and sustainable governance initiatives. Through industry-academia collaboration and cross-sector engagement, the Alliance aims to foster an industrial ecosystem that is intelligent, resilient, and sustainable.