Taiwan is to host a major international space industry forum in November, with more than 3,500 professionals from more than 18 countries expected to attend, the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) said today.
The third edition of the Taiwan International Assembly of Space Science, Technology and Industry (TASTI) is to be held from Nov. 8 to 11 at the ICC Tainan.
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The event is being jointly organized by TASA and the Tainan City Government under the guidance of the National Science and Technology Council.
To boost cross-border collaboration, TASTI is to be held in conjunction with the 15th Nano-Satellite Symposium (NSAT+) and the ninth Asia-Oceania Space Weather Alliance workshop, TASA said in a statement.
A parallel exhibition, TASTI EXPO, is to run from Nov. 8 to 10, featuring more than 75 domestic and international companies across five themed zones, including supply chains, satellite applications and testing, TASA said.
The expo's first day would be open to the public free of charge, although registration would be required, it said.
The event is to be held under the theme "Trusted in Space, Resilient on Earth," with the aim of positioning Taiwan as a reliable partner in the global space supply chain, TASA said.
It is to address growing global concerns over the security, reliability and sustainability of space systems amid the rapid expansion in space activity and the rise of commercial ventures, TASA added.
Featuring 23 sessions covering industry trends and policy, the forum would discuss satellite communications, space security and emerging technologies such as communication chips, edge artificial intelligence and quantum encryption, TASA said.
Notably, the discussions are to use the 32 key technology gaps identified by NASA for long-term lunar residency as a benchmark to evaluate Taiwan's industrial layout and academic research, TASA said.
The event is expected to attract about 3,500 professionals from more than 18 countries and would be supported by various government bodies and industry leaders, including Keysight and Clarivate, highlighting Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its global space sector links, TASA said.
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