Taiwan Innovation Spotlight
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 6pm Friday
Location:
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Join us in Silicon Valley for a high-level gathering connecting America’s industry leaders with Taiwan’s top startup teams. Representing Taiwan’s world-class supply chain and deep-tech excellence, they bring cutting-edge technologies and proven engineering capabilities, and are actively pursuing U.S. partnerships in market expansion, joint development, supply chain collaboration, and strategic investment.
This year, our delegation highlights five strategic areas of innovation, reflecting the breadth and depth of next-generation technology and life sciences development. We welcome industry partners, investors, researchers, and ecosystem collaborators working in any of the following domains to join us for meaningful engagement and partnership exploration:
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Semiconductor & Advanced Materials
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Robotics, Sensing & Defense Technologies
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Digital Health & Medical AI
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Biotech & Regenerative Medicine
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Smart Infrastructure & Sustainability
Together, these five areas represent critical pillars shaping the future of advanced manufacturing, intelligent systems, sustainable infrastructure, and healthcare transformation. We look forward to connecting with organizations aligned with these sectors to explore collaboration and growth opportunities.
This is more than a showcase. It is a strategic moment where Silicon Valley ambition meets Taiwan’s engineering excellence — and where the next chapter of U.S.–Taiwan innovation begins.
Opening speech by Elmy Bermejo, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, and GJ Lee, Director General of the Taiwan Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration
Beyond connecting with Taiwan’s science and technology leadership, influential industrial decision makers, and a dynamic network of American partners and innovators at the event, attendees will also gain direct access to a distinguished delegation of Taiwanese startups pioneering next generation technologies across the high impact sectors outlined below:
Semiconductor & Advanced Materials
1. Advanced metasurface optical technologies
2. Silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor materials
3. Graphene-based metamaterials
4. Semiconductor manufacturing technologies
Robotics, Sensing & Defense Technologies
5. Ultra-miniature wireless smart sensing systems
6. AI-powered laboratory automation
7. Advanced engineering simulation technologies
Digital Health & Medical AI
8. AI-powered urine and blood diagnostics
9. AI-based stroke and dementia monitoring
Biotech & Regenerative Medicine
10. Advanced biomaterials platform
11. IVF success rate enhancement technologies
12. Nanomedicine and antibody platforms
13. Microfluidic tumor modeling systems
14. Innovative biotech therapeutics
15. Organoid manufacturing technologies
Smart Infrastructure & Sustainability
16. Intelligent EV power distribution systems
17. Innovative bicycle engineering and technology
18. Advanced smart display solutions
19. Industrial AI process optimization
20. Non-terrestrial / advanced connectivity solutions
Following their engagements in Washington, DC, this delegation from Taiwan will convene in the heart of Silicon Valley to engage American innovators, investors, and corporate decision-makers. Powered by Taiwan’s globally respected engineering expertise and its indispensable advanced manufacturing ecosystem, these founders will present breakthrough technologies across deep tech, advanced semiconductors, robotics, biotech, smart infrastructure, digital health, and next-generation applied solutions.
This special event serves as a powerful platform for U.S. partners to seek meaningful cross-border collaboration — spanning market expansion, co-development, strategic supply chain integration, and investment. It offers a direct access to some of Taiwan’s most ambitious and high-growth technology leaders, and an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of U.S. and Taiwan innovation.
Enjoy light fare as part of Sparknify’s signature catering experience.
Taiwan Innovation Spotlight
Date: May 8, 2026 Friday
Time: 6pm (Official Event)
4:30pm (Optional Tour)
Location:
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Guided Tour of the Birthplace of Silicon Valley
May 8, 2026 4:30pm
Length: 60 Minutes
Hyatt Centric Mt. View
This exclusive guided tour invites you to step into the true birthplace of Silicon Valley, now with the unique opportunity to be part of the entourage alongside officials from the Taiwan delegation. Starting on the second floor of the Hyatt Centric Mountain View, you’ll explore the historic grounds of the former Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory where the modern tech industry first took shape. Taiwan produces the majority of advanced AI chips powering today’s world, making this birthplace of semiconductors a strikingly relevant setting, a full-circle moment from origin to global scale.
Hear firsthand stories from former employees, Andris Ramans and Jacques Beaudouin, along with insights from sculptors Mary White and Vickie Sowell on installations inspired by early semiconductor devices. The tour concludes with remarks from Hyatt Centric General Manager, Mark Salquist on the hotel’s design and its connection to this iconic site. After the tour, stay for the main event, meet 300+ Silicon Valley investors, founders, and tech leaders, and connect with the Taiwan delegation showcasing advancements in biotech, AI, defense, and more.
Note: If you’ve already registered for the event, there’s no need to sign up separately for the tour. Simply arrive by 4:30 pm to join the guided experience as your event ticket grants access to both the tour and the main program.
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