Categories: NewsTech

Computex 2020 is cancelled, continues with virtual exhibition in September

Computex 2020 has joined the growing list of tech trade shows that have been cancelled this year as a result of Covid-19. The next Computex event will be held from 1 June to 5 June 2021.

The organisers, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA) cited concerns over global travel restrictions that would prevent overseas visitors and exhibitors from attending the show as the primary reason in a blog post on its website. Taiwan’s borders are still closed as the nation battles to control the spread of Covid-19. So far, the country has been successful in

As of June 15, Taiwan has recorded only 443 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 7 deaths. Globally more than 7.35 million people have been diagnosed with the deadly virus across 187 countries.

Computex, one of the world’s largest IT trade shows, is held annually in the city of Taipei. The 2019 edition of the show hosted 1,685 exhibitors from 30 countries and attracted 42,495 visitors from 171 countries. In March, the organisers said it was rescheduling the show from 2 – 6 June to 28 – 30 September, running for just three days instead of five.

Even though the physical edition of Computex 2020 has been cancelled, the organisers said it is still holding a series of online sessions to engage with the tech industry. This includes:

  • #COMPUTEXOnlineTalks – Key executives from Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Supermicro, Delta Electronics, BenQ Business Solutions Alliance shared the latest tech trends on AI and 5G and discuss for the future technology at the first-ever COMPUTEX virtual event. The live stream was held on June 2 on Computex’s YouTube channel.
  • COMPUTEX Online Sourcing Meetings – 30 VIP buyers from 14 counties seized new business opportunities with Taiwanese suppliers on June 3.
  • #InnoVEXOnlineDemo – Startups will showcase their new products and technologies on June 29.
  • COMPUTEX Online 2D Exhibition – The new online platform will be launched on September 28 to display and promote exhibitors’ products and services.

Related reading

Recent Posts

Starlink to trial Direct-to-Cell in Malaysia: Works with normal 4G phones, no satellite phone required

Malaysia may soon conduct trials of Starlink's Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellite technology, which aims to extend…

7 hours ago

Gentari offers 15% off-peak EV charging discount, stackable with existing subscriptions

After running a one-month trial earlier this year, Gentari has officially made its 15% off-peak…

1 day ago

LRT3 Shah Alam Line free rides extended until 14 August

If you haven't had the chance to try the new LRT3 Shah Alam Line, you've…

1 day ago

Why Tune Talk Launched Epik+ Family Safe

This post is brought to you by Tune Talk “Mobile connectivity has become a child's…

1 day ago

Epson EcoTank 2026 Malaysia: Up to 7,500-page yield and 5-year warranty

Epson Malaysia has expanded its EcoTank line-up with a new range of compact printers aimed…

1 day ago

Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Malaysia: 8KHz polling, Hall Effect switches, priced from RM509

Razer has expanded its esports keyboard lineup with the introduction of the Razer Huntsman V3…

2 days ago

This website uses cookies.