AI-Driven Design Innovation — 2026 APEC International Seminar, Taipei

 2026 APEC International Seminar · Taipei
AI-Driven Design Innovation — 2026 APEC, Sep 16–17, TDRI 創意劇場,藍黃玻璃質感 3D 幾何主視覺

2026 APEC 透過 AI 技術驅動設計創新國際研討會

Driving Regional Industrial Design Innovation through AI Technology to Enhance MSMEs' Global Market Competitiveness.

Countdown to Opening 2026.09.16 WED 09:30 (GMT+8) ・ TDRI 創意劇場報名截止 Aug 19, 2026
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Design Concept

延續視覺識別的多邊形幾何語言——藍黃配色的規律方塊,逐漸生長出不規則多邊形,在秩序中詮釋創新。

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流動與串聯

Flow & Connection

APEC 強調區域協作。以流動的線條與串接的光點,象徵會員經濟體之間的數據交換與共創。

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賦能與轉型

Empowerment & Transformation

由單一到繁複的幾何生長,呼應 AI 為中小微企業帶來的無限可能——從基層到規模化。

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數位與實體融合

Digital × Physical

結合產業設計的網格與機械結構感,疊上 AI 的有機流線,讓理性建模與感性生成同框。

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About

A two-day, fully in-person seminar in Taipei advancing AI-driven design solutions for MSMEs across APEC economies.

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APEC Economies
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Design Focus

The APEC seminar is planned as a two-day, fully in-person event held in Taipei in September 2026, aiming to promote AI-driven design solutions that enhance MSMEs' product development efficiency and competitiveness.

It addresses emerging trends, current developments, and practical applications of AI technology adoption in design fields across APEC economies — facilitating knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices on automated generation and design-process optimization.

Through these exchanges, the event supports MSMEs in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and advancing their digital transformation capabilities.

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Agenda

Two days bridging keynote insight, cross-sector dialogue, hands-on workshop and on-site visits.

Location — Creative Theater, TDRI
09:00—09:30
Registration
09:30—09:45
Opening Remarks
09:45—09:50
VIP Photo Session & Group Photo
09:50—10:10
Keynote
Rethinking AI Policy for MSMEs: From Tech Subsidies to Capability Building
Sigit Setiawan ・ Indonesia APEC Economy
10:10—10:30
Keynote
Beyond Efficiency: How AI-Driven Design Can Unlock New Growth Opportunities for MSMEs
Stefano Marinelli Tagliavent ・ Peru APEC Economy
10:30—10:40
Break
10:40—11:10
Session A ・ Keynote
Developing Trends of AI-driven Design Innovation
Design in the age of generative economy
Anne Asensio
11:10—11:40
Session A ・ Keynote
Developing Trends of AI-driven Design Innovation
The Naturalist's Eye — Observation as a Designer's Core Skill in the Age of AI
Eisuke Tachikawa
11:40—12:00
Session B ・ Keynote
Applications of AI-driven Design Solutions
Why Design Matters in the AI Era — Taiwan's Approach to AI-Enabled Innovation and Industry Value
Dr. Alice Chang
12:00—13:20
Lunch
13:30—15:00
Session C ・ Panel Discussion
Design & Technology Practical Experience for Enterprise Transformation
Experts share AI implementation from industry, academia, and technical perspectives.
15:10—16:40
Session D ・ Panel Discussion
The Complementary Future of Design and AI Talent, Policy, and Regional Cooperation
Vision for regional cooperation and policy directions for AI and design.
16:40—17:30
Networking Session
Location — Creative Theater (TDRI) & Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1
09:30—12:00
Design Workshop
Hands-on group workshop on AI and MSME innovation
12:00—13:20
Lunch
13:30—15:30
Site Visit
Visit Taipei design hubs and Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE)
15:30—16:00
Closing
Farewell and Departure
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Speakers

Design, technology and policy leaders from across the APEC region.

Anne Asensio
SPK / 01Anne AsensioFR Vice President, Design InnovationDassault Systèmes
太刀川英輔 Eisuke Tachikawa
SPK / 02太刀川英輔JP Founder & CEONOSIGNER
張文櫻
SPK / 03張文櫻 Vice President, Research & DevelopmentTDRI
陳禧冠 Shi-kuan Chen
SPK / 04陳禧冠 Senior VP & Chief Design Officer仁寶電腦 Compal Electronics
胡竹生 Dr. Jwu-Sheng Hu
SPK / 05胡竹生 Executive Vice President工業技術研究院 ITRI
Ken Nah
SPK / 07Ken NahKR Master DesignerBusan City 釜山市
淺沼尚 ASANUMA Takashi
SPK / 08淺沼 尚JP Consultant, Digital Agency / Executive AdvisorGovernment of Japan / GovTech Tokyo
Waritthi Teeraprasert
SPK / 09Waritthi TeeraprasertTH Acting Director, Business & Innovation DevelopmentCreative Economy Agency
花凱龍 Dr. Kai-Lung Hua
SPK / 10花凱龍 Chief Technology Officer台灣微軟 Microsoft
程麗如 Elly Cheng
SPK / 11程麗如 Director of Digital Product Creation at Makalot Industrial聚陽實業 Makalot Industrial Co. Ltd.
黃彥男 Dr. Yennun Huang
SPK / 12黃彥男 CEO, Information Security Research Center中央研究院 Academia Sinica
Stefano Marinelli Tagliavent
SPK / 13Stefano Marinelli TagliaventPE Partner & DirectorFutureLab / Future Concept S.A.C.
Sigit Setiawan
SPK / 14Sigit SetiawanID Head of Research GroupNational Research and Innovation Agency
Speaker line-up as of Aug 2026; the organizer reserves the right to adjust the programme.
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Meet Venue

Creative Theater

創意劇場
Address
2F., No. 133, Guangfu S. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City台北市信義區光復南路133號北向2樓
Coord
25.0440° N, 121.5610° E
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