Technology Committee

Promotes technological innovation in Taiwan to transform the economy from a manufacturing center into a regional technology services hub. (See mission & agenda below)

Committee Co-Chairs

Erica Lai

Program Manager, Public Policy

Amazon Web Services

Stella Lai

Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs

IBM Taiwan Corp.

Angela Yu

Director, Corporate Affairs

Microsoft Taiwan Corp.

Mission

Promote R&D expenditure increase in both government and private organization.
Act as a partner to local government in facilitating such transformation, and position our members as trusted sources of expertise and knowledge.
Work closely with the Chamber Innovation Council in becoming Taiwan’s partner in its transition to grow into a knowledge-based economy.
Provide our members with a platform to reach, interact with and stay informed on cutting edge technologies and innovation in diverse sectors.
Provide our members with a network platform to create a bridge between industries, and between MNCs, SMEs and start-ups.

Agenda

Promote positive environment for technology start-ups establishment and growth, and further enhance a supportive eco-system for start-ups activities.
Continue to contribute to Taiwan’s attractiveness for regional R&D centers.
Support an environment that will reduce Taiwan’s brain-drain and will continue to develop local talent.
Support government initiatives in promoting technologies and innovation in; cyber security protections methods, biotechnology, alternative energy, ICT and software & services, natural disaster prevention, agriculture and water.
Facilitate the implementation of intelligent industries in technology industries, including cloud computing, intelligent electric vehicles, invention and patents commercialization and smart green-buildings/cities.
Provide a platform for established companies to explore new technologies and connect with entrepreneurs.