The 13th edition of the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) 2026 has officially opened at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to shape the future of intelligent and sustainable cities.
Co-located with the Net Zero City Exhibition, the event underscores the growing role of artificial intelligence, digital ecosystems, and green technologies in redefining how cities operate, govern, and evolve.
A standout feature of this year’s expo is the debut of the world’s first AI City Pavilion, led by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS) and Foxconn in partnership with over 20 industry players. The pavilion offers a comprehensive framework for AI-powered urban development, integrating computing infrastructure, platforms, and smart applications to support scalable city transformation.
Mr. Samson Hu, Co-CEO of ASUS and Chairman of the Taiwan Smart City Solutions Alliance, highlighted that next-generation cities will rely on real-time intelligence and predictive governance. He emphasized that sovereign AI combined with digital twin technologies will allow city administrators to simulate scenarios, optimize resources, and enhance citizen services, while stressing the importance of building open and interoperable ecosystems.
Addressing the gathering, Taiwan’s Vice President Ms. Bi-khim Hsiao stated that smart city initiatives today must deliver practical outcomes. She reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to combining AI with sustainability to create resilient, inclusive urban systems aligned with its 2050 net-zero goals, supported by strong collaboration between government, industry, and academia.
Centered on the theme “Digital and Green Transformation,” the expo features participation from seven ministries and 13 local governments, showcasing how policy and innovation can work together to drive sustainable urban development.
The AI City Pavilion presents nearly 60 solutions across a five-layer architecture, covering infrastructure, AI models, platforms, applications, and innovation systems. It also highlights real-world implementations in areas such as transportation, healthcare, governance, and public safety, with examples from cities like Tainan and Kaohsiung.
A key concept introduced is “City Sovereign AI,” enabling cities to independently manage AI capabilities while leveraging Taiwan’s strengths in ICT and advanced computing. Complementing this is the “AI City as a Service” model, aimed at simplifying deployment and accelerating adoption of smart city technologies.
The expo also features an AI Robotics Zone, developed in collaboration with the Smart Robotics Application SIG and the Tainan City Government. The zone showcases a wide range of robotic solutions, including service robots, autonomous systems, logistics robots, healthcare assistants, and firefighting robots, demonstrating their increasing role in urban infrastructure.
Sustainability remains a core focus, with technologies such as AI-enabled energy management, virtual power plants, digital twin systems, and drone-based disaster response solutions on display to support cities in achieving climate and resilience goals.
In addition, the Smart Startups Program has expanded significantly this year, featuring over 250 startups across sectors including semiconductors, mobility, digital infrastructure, and healthcare.
With participation from delegates representing 53 countries, 174 cities, and more than 3,000 international business leaders, SCSE 2026 highlights the growing global momentum toward building smarter, greener, and AI-driven urban environments.
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