​Taiwan for AI Teams: Your Asia Talent Hub

​Taiwan is rapidly emerging as Asia’s most strategic hub for global technology teams. With a deep pool of highly skilled and dedicated engineers, combined with supportive government policies and a vibrant innovation ecosystem, Taiwan offers an unparalleled base for startups and enterprises alike.

​Join us for an insightful session where experts will share firsthand perspectives on why Taiwan is becoming the best place to scale and grow global tech teams.

​📢 Speakers

• ​Arklex AI, CTO, Arbit Chen → Real-world insights on hiring engineers in Taiwan and the impact it brings.

• ​International Talent Taiwan Office → Government perspective on landing in Taiwan, including planning and incentives.

• ​Rising Management Consultant, Founder, Sophia Chiang → Taiwan's biggest local HR consultants take on the tech talent supply chain and Taiwan’s talent market.

​🔎 What to Expect

• ​Real-world case studies on hiring in Taiwan

• ​Practical insights on navigating government incentives

• ​Expert views on the talent supply chain and HR strategies

​👥 Who Should Join

• ​Founders and executives looking to expand global teams

• ​HR and operations leaders interested in Taiwan’s talent pool

• ​Investors, advisors, and ecosystem builders seeking new opportunities in Asia

​ Agenda

• ​5:00 – 5:30 Registration + Networking

• ​5:30 – 6:00 Arklex AI

• ​6:00 – 6:20 talent Taiwan Office

• ​6:20 – 7:00 Rising Management Consulting

• ​7:00 – 8:00 Networking

​📅 Date & Time: September 16, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Startup Island TAIWAN - Silicon Valley Hub
299 California Ave STE 300, Palo Alto, CA 94306

​📢 Speakers Background

​Arklex AI — Arbit Chen, CTO
Arbit previously built large-scale infrastructure at Airbnb and HTC, saving millions in cloud costs and scaling systems used by millions worldwide. At Arklex, he and his team have built the foundations of an Agent Studio that helps organizations design, run, and observe complex agent workflows. They are now developing a persona-driven user simulator to generate realistic conversations, replay production traces, and deliver evaluation metrics like completion rate, fallback frequency, and tool success. The long-term vision is to enable a continuous, automated closed loop for agent testing and improvement.

​Rising Management Consulting — Sophia Chiang, Founder
Sophia is the founder of Rising Management Consulting, an HR and talent advisory firm dedicated to helping global companies expand across Asia through Taiwan. With nearly 20 years of recruitment and organizational development experience, she has supported 400+ companies, including Fortune 500 and Taiwan’s leading enterprises. Rising specializes in executive search, cross-border recruitment and dispatch, and HR outsourcing—enabling international firms to scale teams quickly and effectively in new markets. Guided by integrity, professionalism, and efficiency, Sophia and her team bridge global vision with local execution to accelerate business growth in Asia.

​International Talent Taiwan Office
Sponsored by the National Development Council, the International Talent Taiwan Office serves as a one-stop information hub for individuals and families building their future in Taiwan. Services include visas, employment, housing, banking, education, taxes, and daily life. The office also administers the Employment Gold Card—a 4-in-1 open work permit, residence visa, ARC, and re-entry permit valid up to 3 years—making it easier for global talent to work and live in Taiwan. It also supports Taiwanese diaspora reconnecting with their heritage and nationality.

​Startup Island TAIWAN - Silicon Valley Hub
The Hub is a vital bridge connecting Taiwan’s strengths with global market opportunities. It links Taiwan’s innovation with international ecosystems, fostering deep collaboration between Taiwan and the world.

​🤝 Host: International Talent Taiwan Office, Rising Management Consulting, Startup Island TAIWAN - Silicon Valley Hub