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Where the Future Will Be Born
One of the world's top three venues for the computer and communications industries, COMPUTEX TAIPEI will kick off on June 1, 2004, at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and run through Saturday, June 5. This "must be there" event will bring together a host of big name corporate giants, as well as hundreds of smaller businesses active in ICT, Information and Communication Technology. Some 25,000 volume buyers will descend on Taipei for this event. Thousands of visitors will also be there, sampling the latest technologies and products from around Asia and the world.
2004 - More show, more space!
One of the exciting developments at COMPUTEX 2003 was the arrival of Hall 3, conveniently adjacent to the Hyatt Hotel. Hall 3 created the additional space that was sorely needed as COMPUTEX TAIPEI continued its onward march of expansion.
In addition, Stellar Hall, the TICC, will be back in action this year, as Hall 4. The TICC will house several of the big international vendor brand names, including Intel, AMD, National Semiconductor and Mitac. In addition, the TICC will be housing some smaller, start-up companies.
Theme pavilions
A success story for COMPUTEX TAIPEI has been the creation of special theme pavilions that reflect the current hot trends in the worlds of IT and communications.
In total there will be seven theme pavilions at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2004, focusing on Security, IP Telecoms and IP TV, eLife, Automotive Electronics, Linux and Open Source software, and Digital Home appliances.
Yet another innovation this year will be a special gallery area in Hall 1 devoted to 12 leading local brands. Many Taiwan leaders are now recognized brands in their own right. Now conveniently grouped together in Hall 1, visitors to the gallery will be able to sample the best from Taiwan quickly and efficiently.
Facts and figures
As COMPUTEX TAIPEI continues to consolidate its success and grow in size and scope, just at that moment when other international shows are in decline, the numbers climb upward.
This year, COMPUTEX TAIPEI will occupy a gross area of 58,730 sq meters, compared with last year's 51,360 square meters.
Last year, the number of exhibitors (both local and international) totalled 1,241 and occupied 2,419 booths. At press time, TAITRA anticipated a figure of around 1,360 exhibitors in 2004. TAITRA expected these exhibitors to occupy some 2,750 booths.
Computex - The Educational Show
This year's COMPUTEX TAIPEI will see an expanded program of industry forums, where visitors will be able to see and hear presentations on the latest trends and technologies, straight from the source, the industry leaders who make it all happen.
In 2004, the e21 forum will focus on the latest developments in wireless technology. The Computex Summit which will focus on new trends, and, in the process, also consider how best to do business in China. In addition, there will also be the IAFA forum, which will devote its attention to information appliances - hence the acronym, from this event's full title, Information Appliance Forum Asia.
Whether you are a buyer, an exhibitor or a curious onlooker with an interest in the latest from the world of ICT, COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2004 promises to be nothing less than the world's most outstanding show for Information and Communication Technology. See you there!
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