Taipei StartupDigest – September 12, 2011
13/09/2011Below is an archived version of the Taipei StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Taipei. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.
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-Richi, a credit exchange center service came online this week. Collate all your credit card points and swap them for Movenpick ice-cream, Pizza Hut and more.
-Two Taiwanese startups will be taking the stage at DEMO Fall this week. Gumhoo and Patisco were featured at July’s IDEAS Show. Let’s cheer them on as they compete for more than US$1 million in prizes.
For Newcomers: Taipei StartupDigest is an events list, curated by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, that is laser focused on the needs of startups in Taipei. We aim to bring you the best of what the tech community has to offer in Taipei and from time to time, across Taiwan. If it’s worth going to, you’ll find it here!
Please send feedback and event info to jhill@thestartupdigest.com.
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When Tech Meets Users ($5400, some discounted tickets)
When: Friday, 16 September 9am – 6pm
Where: NTU Hospital Int’l Convention Center, 2 Xuzhou Road (MRT NTU Hospital)
Language: English & Chinese (see list of speakers)
A series of speeches, panels and workshops covering brand, user behavior and experience, with input from HTC, Google, Honeywell, BenQ and more.
SW Taipei Demo, Sharing & Networking ($150/$200)
When: Saturday, 17 – Sunday, 18
Where: Youth Hub, 31, Zhongxiao East Road Section 1 (MRT Shandao Temple)
Language: English & Chinese
A chance to get together with fellow Startup Weekend Taipei-ers, catch up on each team’s developments and demo the latest products. The second day is open to everyone and includes talks on funding, lean startup and more.
International Startup & Incubation Forum ($50)
When: Saturday, 17 1.30pm – 5pm
Where: Room B425, NTUT, 1 Zhongxiao East Road Section 3 (MRT Shandao Temple)
Language: English & Chinese (see list of speakers)
A series of talks and panel discussions on the state of incubation platforms around the world. With things heating up in Taipei’s incubation ecosystem, this will be an interesting event for those looking to use incubation services to grow their startup.
9/19 Mobile Monday (TBA)
9/21 Garage Party