Source: Republic of China Taiwan
The Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the “2026 Industrial Park Development Policy Summit Forum” on August 29, under the theme “Smart Governance and the Transformation and Development of Industrial Parks.” The forum brought together representatives from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan’s six special municipalities, as well as government, industry, academia, and research institutions to exchange views and experiences. Discussions focused on AI applications, smart governance, low-carbon transformation, and industrial cluster development, fostering a shared vision between central and local governments for advancing the transformation and upgrading of industrial parks. Through cross-sector resource integration and experience sharing, the forum aims to further strengthen industrial linkages and the competitiveness of industrial parks, injecting new momentum into Taiwan’s industrial upgrading, supply chain resilience, and international expansion.
Minister of MOEA Ming-Hsin Kung said that Taiwan’s industrial parks have continuously evolved in response to changing needs over the years, from the early Export Processing Zones and industrial parks to science parks, and have consistently served as a key pillar of economic development. In response to emerging needs, Taiwan should continue to enhance the quality of industrial park management and services, adopt new technologies such as AI, and strengthen industrial clustering and administrative efficiency. Minister Kung further noted that the development of industrial clusters and the high efficiency of Taiwan’s industrial parks have attracted international attention. This includes Taiwan’s expertise in semiconductor industry development, its commitment to democratic and liberal values and resilience, as well as its industrial cluster model. Looking ahead, industrial clustering can evolve from “intra-park clustering” within individual parks to “inter-park clustering” across different industrial parks, and further to “cross-border clustering” as Taiwanese companies expand their global presence. This approach will connect domestic and international capabilities in materials, equipment, and supply chains. The MOEA will also sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) to jointly promote the development of overseas industrial clusters. Through international cooperation and the sharing of Taiwan’s experience in industrial park management, administrative efficiency, and industrial clustering, Taiwan’s industrial park model can be brought to the global stage and developed into an international benchmark.
The Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP) stated that the forum specially invited representatives from the governments of Taiwan’s six special municipalities to share their practical experience in local governance, demonstrating how AI computing power, digital twins, and low-carbon transformation can be deeply integrated into industrial spaces, public infrastructure management, and urban development. Traditional industries remain an important pillar of employment and economic development in Taiwan. In the face of the AI revolution, Taiwan should seize the opportunities created by technological innovation and leverage AI as a catalyst for upgrading traditional industries, thereby enhancing the overall competitiveness of industrial parks. BIP hopes to establish a regular platform for central-local government collaboration, facilitating exchanges on industrial park development issues, supporting businesses in upgrading, transformation, and development, and building resilient, innovative, and sustainable industrial ecosystems.
The “2026 Industrial Park Development Policy Summit Forum” opened with remarks by Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-Hsin and was chaired by Deputy Minister Ho Chin-Tsang. Speakers and panelists included Yang Chih-Ching, Director General of the Bureau of Industrial Parks; Su Chen-Kang, Deputy Minister of the National Science and Technology Council; Chan Wen-Nan, President of the Digital Transformation Research Institute (DTRI); Hsiao Wei-Cheng, Vice President of International Integrated System Inc.; Liu Ho-Jan, Deputy Mayor of New Taipei City; Chang Wen-Te, Deputy Mayor of Taipei City; Wang Ming-Chu, Deputy Mayor of Taoyuan City; Huang Chung-Tien, Secretary-General of Taichung City Government; Chao Ching-Hui, Deputy Mayor of Tainan City; Lin Chin-Jung, Deputy Mayor of Kaohsiung City; and Wu Tsung-Ming, Standing Director of the Manufactures United General Association of Industrial Park of R.O.C., among other representatives from government, industry, academia, and research institutions.
Spokesman: Mr. Liu (Deputy Director General, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-3613349
Contact Person: Section Chief Chang (Industrial Park Development Division, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-6-3611212 ext.101