Department of Transportation

Taipei City, in collaboration with Intelligent Transportation Society of Taiwan (ITS Taiwan), has successfully secured the hosting rights for the 2029 ITS World Congress. Deputy Mayor Lee Shu-chuan led a delegation including Deputy Secretary-General You Shih-ming, Transportation Commissioner Hsieh Ming-hong, and Information Technology Commissioner Chao Shih-lung, alongside ITS Taiwan representatives Philip Tseng and Sun Yu, to present the bid during the final selection event in Dubai on September 15. Competing against Brisbane, Australia, Taipei's team emerged victorious after a highly competitive process.

This achievement, following 3 previous attempts in over a decade, reflects the city's dedication and the recognition of its innovative smart transport initiatives by ITS Asia-Pacific member countries, marking the first time that Taipei will host this prestigious global event. Hosting the congress is expected to drive significant opportunities in Taiwan's smart city development, ICT industry, intelligent transportation systems, and tourism-related sectors.

Mayor Chiang Wan-an, along with ITS Taiwan Chairman Shih Yi-fang, led the comprehensive effort to integrate expertise from government, industry, academia, and research sectors. With guidance from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the team strategically combined central and local resources with private ICT industry strengths to form a compelling bid, highlighting the alignment with other major events such as the Smart City Summit & Expo and the International Semiconductor Exhibition, offering participants a chance to experience 2 major international events and fostering cross-industry exchanges.

The 2029 ITS World Congress, set for September 2029 in Taipei, is expected to attract over 20,000 participants from around the globe, featuring 200 forums, over 1,000 exhibitors, and 500 exhibits and technical tours. The event, themed "Harmonizing an AITS World," welcomes all to join this global gathering and will showcase cutting-edge AI+ITS technologies, focusing on proactive problem detection, swift decision-making, and promoting integration of AI in local tech and tourism sectors.

2024-09-15