Purpose of the Conference
With Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2025, the United States has reinvigorated its “America First” agenda through tariffs, export controls, investment screening, and industrial policy measures. Combined with intensifying U.S.-China strategic competition, these developments are accelerating the restructuring of global trade and supply chains. As geopolitical considerations increasingly outweigh traditional efficiency-driven approaches, governments and businesses worldwide are adapting their strategies to navigate a more fragmented and uncertain global economic environment.
Meanwhile, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global technology landscape and emerging as a critical driver of economic competitiveness. Strategic industries such as semiconductors and connected & electric vehicles are increasingly influenced by U.S. technology policies and broader geopolitical rivalries. In response, many Asian economies are accelerating the implementation of national AI strategies and policy frameworks to enhance technological capabilities, strengthen economic security, and reinforce supply chain resilience.
Against this evolving landscape, the conference will explore how recent shifts in U.S. economic, trade, and technology policies are reshaping global supply chains and influencing AI policy and strategic development across Asia. It will further examine how major economies are responding to geopolitical and technological challenges by strengthening supply chain resilience, fostering technological innovation, and deepening international cooperation. Through these discussions, the conference aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers and business leaders in shaping future economic and industrial strategies.
Event Details
- Time： Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 | 9:00 A.M. (Taipei)
- Venue： ILLUME TAIPEI 2ndF (2F, No. 100 Dun Hua N Rd, Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan)
- Language： English (English/Chinese simultaneous interpretation)