Companies eager to display their wares at Computex Taipei 2002 are literally beating down the door to secure a booth at the annual high-tech exhibition, which is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
According to the China External Trade Development Council (CETRA, 外貿協會), more than 100 companies -- 60 foreign and 40 domestic -- had to settle for spots on the waiting list as the 2,306 booths available this year were snapped up.
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The number of booths at the exhibition increased by 5.6 percent over last year, setting a new record along with the number of exhibitors, which will hit 1,103, according to CETRA.
During the course of its 22-year history, Computex has gradually become Asia's biggest IT exhibition and the third-largest in the world.
"Computex Taipei has built upon this success by investing in services and space to present Asia's best and most comprehensive trade show," Shea Jia-dong (
"Not only has it built an entirely new exhibition building [Hall 2], it has turned the second floor of Hall 1 into a completely new show venue," he said.
The second floor area will host 77 exhibitors in 109 new booths.
Foreign companies with booths at the exhibition will number over 120 this year and come from 17 nations.
National Semiconductor, Intel, ST Microelectronics, Philips Semiconductor and ViewSonic are some of the better-known foreign enterprises attending the show.
While Japan has traditionally sent the most foreign buyers to the fair, the Taipei Computer Association (
Computex Taipei 2002 will present state-of-the-art products from the high-tech sector.
"This event reflects the entire spectrum with everything from semiconductors and components to system integration," Shea said.
Four pavilions will showcase Internet appliances, security devices and wireless technology. Forums and summits during the show will feature guest speakers from government and industry.
At the "e21 forum 2002" this afternoon, senior representative from Intel, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Motorola China and Kodak China will talk about China strategies for the sector.
Tomorrow morning the "High-tech summit forum" will feature speakers such as Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou (
Speakers will discuss topics ranging from the future of Taiwan's IT industry, digital cities and the convergence of mobile, real-time capability and style in IT products.
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