The WITSA Global AI Summit 2025 Opens in Taipei

TAIPEI, TAIWAN. August 19, 2025: The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) officially kicks off its inaugural WITSA Global AI Summit 2025 today at the Grand Sheraton Taipei Hotel. The landmark event brings together more than 300 global leaders, innovators, and policymakers from over 36 economies to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for all. 

A key highlight of the opening ceremony is the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between WITSA and the Taiwan Innovative Software and Services Association (TISSA), with the intent to onboard Taiwan as WITSA’s Global AI Ecosystem Hub Partner. The summit also showcased the release of WITSA’s AI Action Framework, a strategic guide for the deployment of ethical, inclusive, and sustainable AI development espoused in the WITSA AI Declaration made at WCIT 2023. 

"The inaugural WITSA Global AI Summit marks a pivotal moment for our global community, bringing together leaders from government, industry, academia, and research to harness AI’s potential for a sustainable and prosperous future," said Dato’ Dr. Sean Seah, Chairman of WITSA. "Taipei, a vibrant hub of technological advancement, provides the perfect backdrop for this event, and we are thrilled to partner with TISSA to establish Taiwan as a key hub in our Global AI Ecosystem Network."

The summit features a diverse program of keynotes, sessions, and will culminate in a gala dinner to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the WITSA Global Awards. The awards will honor outstanding contributions in technology and innovation from across the globe, with winners from countries as far away as Brazil and the United Kingdom.

Dr. Brian Shen, Chairman of TISSA, added, "It is an honor for Taiwan to be the first host to the WITSA Global AI Summit and a Founding Hub Partner of the WITSA Global AI Ecosystem Network. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with WITSA and its members to share our expertise and contribute to the development of a secure and inclusive digital future." 

"Artificial Intelligence systems have advanced to the stage where they are not just passively executing instructions but proactively setting their own course within defined boundaries. It is important to explore at this summit how governments, industries and global networks can collaborate to create AI ecosystems that are open, resilient and inclusive,  " said Dato’ Dan E. Khoo, CEO of WITSA. "Taipei’s rich technological ecosystem and Taiwan’s leadership in tech make it an ideal setting to showcase how AI can transform industries, enhance sustainability and improve lives globally." 

Participants at the WITSA Global AI Summit will benefit from three key values: knowledge sharing, networking opportunities, and policy influence.

Key speakers headlining the summit include: 

• His Excellency Dr. Huang Yennun, Minister of Digital Affairs (MODA)
• His Excellency Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi, Chairman of Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)
• Joe White, The Observer Global AI Index Lead
• Ed H. Chi, VP of Research, Google DeepMind

‍Panel Highlights at the Summit include:

• Global Leaders: "Power and Responsibility: Strategies to Shape the AI Future": This discussion will tackle the dual imperative of leveraging AI for positive change while ensuring its development is aligned with societal needs. Experts will explore strategies for shaping AI regulation, fostering international collaboration, and embedding principles of access, safety, and inclusion.
• "AI as a Service: The Foundation of the Intelligent Enterprise": This panel will examine the evolution of AI into a scalable service model. The discussion will cover how organizations can leverage AI-as-a-Service to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and drive growth, while navigating challenges like security and workforce adaptation.
• "Trustworthy AI: Building Confidence in the Intelligent Age": Focusing on the ethical deployment of AI, this session will highlight strategies for mitigating bias, enhancing security, and fostering transparent governance. A key topic will be ensuring trust and accountability as AI systems become more deeply embedded in critical decision-making processes.
• "AI Empowering Health: Transforming Care in the Intelligent Era": This panel will delve into AI's revolutionary impact on healthcare. Discussions will cover how AI is improving patient outcomes through enhanced diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and optimized medical workflows, while also addressing ethical considerations in AI-powered medicine.

The WITSA Global AI Summit 2025 is being held at the Grand Sheraton Taipei Hotel on August 18-21. 

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