TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the leading global ICT show with a complete supply chain, today announced last call (submission deadline is March 31) for companies interested in submitting their products for the ninth annual d&i (design and innovation) awards. Technology companies throughout the world are invited to submit their products for review, and award submission is not limited to COMPUTEX exhibitors or attendees.
Throughout its history, the d&i awards have been an index of ICT excellence. Major Taiwanese, European, North American, and Asian tech companies have participated in the awards. COMPUTEX organizer TAITRA has collaborated with Germany’s International Forum Design (iF) to present the COMPUTEX d&i awards each year.
The d&i awards will be presented at the COMPUTEX opening ceremony to increase exposure for the winning companies, particularly the startups, to help them find investors and establish partnerships. Winning products will be showcased at the COMPUTEX d&i awards display at COMPUTEX and at other major global ICT shows, including IFA, CES, MWC, Indocomtech, and COM-IT to create business opportunities in local markets.
The 2016 d&i awards feature two new categories:
- Wearable Technology + Smart Applications/Products
- Smart Home + Security
The new categories reflect industry trends and COMPUTEX 2016’s positioning, “Building Partnerships in Internet Computing Ecosystems.”
In addition to new categories, the 2016 d&i awards also will debut the COMPUTEX d&i Rising Star Award to encourage startup participation.
For more information to register for the d&i awards, please visit the COMPUTEX TAIPEI official website at www.computextaipei.com.tw or contact Shawn Lee at TAITRA by telephone, 02-27255200 ext. 2637; or by email, shawn@taitra.org.tw.
The 36th edition of the global professional ICT trade show COMPUTEX TAIPEI will take place from May 31st to June 4th, 2016 in Taipei. One of the leading ICT trade shows in the world, the show will be held at TWTC Exhibition Halls 1 and 3, Nangang Exhibition Hall 1, and the Taipei International Conference Center (TICC).
New Position, Themes and Exhibits at COMPUTEX 2016
IoT related applications and innovative products are today’s trends. COMPUTEX TAIPEI’s new positioning, “Building Partnerships in Internet Computing Ecosystems,” reflects these trends in its main themes of IoT applications, innovative startups, business solutions, and gaming.
COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2016 features three new exhibit areas:
- SmarTEX has attracted around 200 exhibitors to display the newest in IoT and smart tech applications with emphases on home and entertainment, smart security control, smart car and automotive electronics, wearables and 3D printing.
- InnoVEX is a startup village featuring open booths and networking spaces to create a matchmaking platform between investors and startups, as well as a series of forums, demos, and networking sessions to maximize innovative, technological, and investment exchanges.
- iStyle will feature Apple-certified peripherals and apps.
Note to Editors: The official name of our event is “COMPUTEX TAIPEI.” We also accept “COMPUTEX.”
About COMPUTEX TAIPEI:
Established in 1981, COMPUTEX TAIPEI is the leading global ICT show with a complete supply chain. Co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), COMPUTEX TAIPEI plays off its proximity to Taiwan’s ICT cluster to cover the whole spectrum of ICT from upstream components-manufacturing all the way to system assembly and IoT applications. With over a third of the world’s computing devices made by Taiwanese companies, Taiwan is a strategic destination for buyers looking for partners in Internet computing ecosystems. Follow COMPUTEX TAIPEI on its website at www.computextaipei.com.tw and on Twitter @computextaipei using the hashtag #COMPUTEX.
About TAITRA:
TAITRA, the Taiwan External Trade and Development Council, organized 36 exhibitions in 2015. A total of 11,475 international and local exhibitors participated, occupying 32,982 booth spaces and visited by 82,939 international visitors.
