​Part of Taiwan Digital Fest (TDF), Taiwan’s largest and most iconic digital nomad festival, bringing together global nomads, creators, entrepreneurs, and local communities across Taiwan. Learn more at fest.dna.org.tw.

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​Country Cycle to City: My Journey of Digital Transformation

​Speaker: HaoChe Huang

• ​Organization & Title: Project Manager &AI  Pre-sale Consultant at SYSTEX

• ​Personal Bio :  I'm a Project Manager and AI Presale at SYSTEX with a unique background in education and ESG startups. Specializes in bridging technical gaps through AI and MaaS (Mobility as a Service) applications, focusing on how digital transformation empowers both local communities and global networks through human-centric technology.

• ​Talk Abstract : How does one transition from a background in education and rural service to leading multi-million dollar AI projects? In this session, "Country Cycle to City," I will share my personal roadmap of transformation and how "local roots" provide a unique competitive edge in a "global node" economy.

  • ​We will explore the intersection of AI, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and digital governance, focusing on how these technologies aren't just for Tier-1 cities, but are vital tools for remote workers, creators, and entrepreneurs in regions like Taitung. Whether you are a digital nomad or a local startup founder, this talk will provide actionable insights on leveraging AI to bridge the gap between regional identity and global professional demands. We’ll discuss how to maintain a "human-centric" approach to technology—ensuring that as we scale digitally, we remain grounded in the communities we serve.

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​2.Engineering Intelligence Under Real-World Constraints:

​Speaker:Karan Kapur

• ​Organization & Title:Senior Engineer - AI & Deployment - Himax Technologies; Co-Founder - Southern Taiwan Technology Council

• ​Personal Bio :Karan Kapur is a Senior Engineer at Himax Technologies and Co-Founder of the Southern Taiwan Technology Council (STTC). He works on edge AI systems under real-world hardware constraints, spanning deployment, optimization, and practical intelligent computing.

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• ​Talk Abstract :Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of large models, cloud systems, and ideal development environments—but in practice, many intelligent systems must operate under strict real-world constraints. This session explores what it takes to move AI from theory into deployment on embedded and edge devices, where memory, compute, power, and latency limitations directly shape engineering decisions.

​Through the lens of modern edge AI development, the talk will examine the gap between model design and production deployment, highlighting how practical intelligence is built when resources are limited but performance still matters. Attendees will gain insight into the engineering trade-offs behind optimization, hardware-aware design, and efficient deployment, as well as why these skills are becoming increasingly important across industries.

​Designed for students, engineers, and curious builders alike, this talk offers a grounded and accessible look at the future of intelligent systems beyond the hype.

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​3.AI-Powered Local Revitalization in Taitung: Practices and Vision

​Speaker:Wesley Wang

． Organization & Title:Founder of Zhihui Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

• ​Personal Bio : Wesley Wang currently serves as a mentor for the "Digital Youth T Ambassador Program" and the project leader for the "Taitung Digital Service Center" program, dedicated to bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas and promoting participatory social innovation and local empowerment of youth in eastern Taiwan.

• ​Talk Abstract :This presentation will explore how to combine the global trend of digital nomadism with AI-assisted zero-code development (zero-motion development) to bring new development opportunities to resource-poor and underdeveloped regions. Drawing on the speaker s local experience in eastern Taiwan, the presentation will share how AI and no-code tools can significantly reduce the technological burden on the tech industry, enabling local residents without technical backgrounds and traditional industries (such as healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and tourism) to independently build digital solutions and address administrative pain points. Furthermore, the presentation will delve into how to integrate the concept of Fab Cities to attract tech-savvy digital pastors to Taiwan to engage in smart co-creation with local communities. This will transform external technological energy into innovative action capabilities for solving local problems, jointly building a robust and sustainable local ecosystem.