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Purpose & Themes

The Forum’s purpose is to translate shared interests into workable initiatives: reinforcing rule-of-law governance, diversifying and greening supply chains, and strengthening collective security. Sessions focus on (i) Global Governance—including Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international bodies; (ii) Trade & Investment—from semiconductors and digital to sustainable manufacturing; and (iii) Defence & Security—cyber, critical infrastructure protection, hybrid threats, and maritime security.

Format & Programme

A concentrated two-day format combines high-impact plenaries with Strategic Track breakouts for deeper work. The cadence includes keynotes, panels, parallel working sessions, and curated networking (mixers, cocktail hour, and a gala dinner) to accelerate trusted relationships and actionable follow-ups. The programme design favours evaluator-style clarity: each session has a defined purpose, expected outputs, and named stakeholders for carry-through.

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Activities

Connecting Europe and Taiwan.

Dialogue

Facilitating discussions on key issues.

An engaging forum session with diverse participants discussing critical themes.
An engaging forum session with diverse participants discussing critical themes.
Networking

Building connections among leaders and experts.

Creating opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

Collaboration
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A panel discussion featuring experts from Europe and Taiwan.
A panel discussion featuring experts from Europe and Taiwan.

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Outcomes & 2026 Edition

What participants gain: policy-relevant insights, new partnerships, and tangible next steps aligned to the three tracks—plus a clear pathway for follow-on work with European and Taiwanese counterparts. The next edition is planned for Europe in 2026 (city and venue to be announced), with the same high-signal format and networking spine. Expressions of interest and sponsorship opportunities will open in phases ahead of the event.

Participants & Access

Attendance is by invitation only - the fact of attendance is kept confidential - for decision-makers and domain leaders: members of European Parliaments, senior diplomatic officials; Taiwanese ministers and diplomatic leaders; and executives and experts across technology, trade, defence, and academia. The closed-door, Chatham House Rules environment enables candid exchange and practical problem-solving.

Note: As an event focused on the bilateral interests of European countries' relations with Taiwan, for policy reasons the European Commission and European External Action Service do not receive an invitation. European Council and Parliament do receive invitations.

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Contact

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