2050 Net Zero City Expo
Amid the escalating threats of global climate change, achieving net-zero emissions has emerged as a critical solution for sustainable development. Over 150 nations have pledged net-zero targets, joined by more than 260 cities and 980 enterprises worldwide. This growing commitment underscores net-zero as a global imperative, with the world actively transitioning toward this transformative goal.
Cities, as the forefront of climate action, play a pivotal role in realizing net-zero emissions. Leveraging smart technologies to reduce urban carbon footprints is a key pathway to achieving this objective. The Net Zero City Expo serves as a dynamic platform connecting cities across the globe, sharing cutting-edge digital transformation and net-zero solutions to accelerate the pace of this transition.
Aligned with Taiwan’s “2050 Net Zero Pathway” policy, the Taipei Computer Association collaborates with the National Development Council to host the Net Zero City Expo alongside the renowned Smart City Summit & Expo. While the Smart City Summit & Expo highlights Taiwan’s advancements in digital transformation, the Net Zero City Expo showcases its commitment to implementing net-zero strategies, positioning Taiwan as a global leader in sustainable innovation.
Cities, as the forefront of climate action, play a pivotal role in realizing net-zero emissions. Leveraging smart technologies to reduce urban carbon footprints is a key pathway to achieving this objective. The Net Zero City Expo serves as a dynamic platform connecting cities across the globe, sharing cutting-edge digital transformation and net-zero solutions to accelerate the pace of this transition.
Aligned with Taiwan’s “2050 Net Zero Pathway” policy, the Taipei Computer Association collaborates with the National Development Council to host the Net Zero City Expo alongside the renowned Smart City Summit & Expo. While the Smart City Summit & Expo highlights Taiwan’s advancements in digital transformation, the Net Zero City Expo showcases its commitment to implementing net-zero strategies, positioning Taiwan as a global leader in sustainable innovation.
• 2050 Net-Zero Transition Pavilion: National Development Council, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Environmental Protection Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, National Science Council, and other departments have set up a pavilion to display the net-zero goals, visions, and future action plans of each unit. In 2023, Taiwan officially launched its Net-Zero carbon emissions plan, with government departments leading the way to invite all sectors of society to join the Net-Zero carbon emission effort.
• Taiwan Net-Zero Pavilion: Brings together key government agencies, including the National Development Council, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Environmental Protection Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and the National Science Council. The pavilion showcases each unit's net-zero goals, visions, and future action plans, highlighting Taiwan’s comprehensive approach to achieving sustainability.
• Net-Zero Technologies & Solutions: A dedicated area highlights a wide range of solutions designed to achieve carbon reduction, including energy efficiency, energy storage, renewable energy, smart grids, and circular economy practices. These solutions align with the needs of Smart City Expo exhibitors and professional clients across various sectors, such as smart governance, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, security, and education. Industry players are invited to actively participate in showcasing and adopting these innovations to advance net-zero objectives globally.
• Smart Startup Program: Gathers innovative teams and accelerators from around the world to present groundbreaking technologies and solutions in fields such as energy, transportation, and healthcare. This program serves as a platform for fostering collaboration and accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge advancements that support smart and sustainable city development.
• Taiwan Net-Zero Pavilion: Brings together key government agencies, including the National Development Council, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Environmental Protection Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and the National Science Council. The pavilion showcases each unit's net-zero goals, visions, and future action plans, highlighting Taiwan’s comprehensive approach to achieving sustainability.
• Net-Zero Technologies & Solutions: A dedicated area highlights a wide range of solutions designed to achieve carbon reduction, including energy efficiency, energy storage, renewable energy, smart grids, and circular economy practices. These solutions align with the needs of Smart City Expo exhibitors and professional clients across various sectors, such as smart governance, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, security, and education. Industry players are invited to actively participate in showcasing and adopting these innovations to advance net-zero objectives globally.
• Smart Startup Program: Gathers innovative teams and accelerators from around the world to present groundbreaking technologies and solutions in fields such as energy, transportation, and healthcare. This program serves as a platform for fostering collaboration and accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge advancements that support smart and sustainable city development.
Net Zero City Leaders Summit
The City Leaders Summit is an annual gathering that offers a high-level dialogue platform for mayors and city leaders from around the globe. It fosters the exchange of insights on smart city governance, innovative strategies, and visionary urban development. Participants have the unique opportunity to shape the future of their cities, aligning with their distinct characteristics, locations, and cultural identities.
In 2024, the Summit welcomed representatives from 46 countries and 112 cities, who shared experiences and ideas on incorporating Net Zero concepts into areas such as energy use, everyday living, and ensuring fair opportunities for all during the green transition. These discussions highlighted practical solutions and collaborative efforts to tackle global climate challenges while promoting sustainable urban growth.
As a cornerstone event of the Smart City Summit and Expo, the City Leaders Summit stands as the world’s largest networking hub for smart city governments. It not only highlights the transformative potential of smart cities but also bridges the gap between local governance and global collaboration.
With sustainability at the core, the Summit underscores the synergies between Net Zero Goals and smart cities. By weaving these objectives into urban planning and implementation, cities can progress toward more sustainable, resilient, and livable environments, paving the way for a brighter future.
In 2024, the Summit welcomed representatives from 46 countries and 112 cities, who shared experiences and ideas on incorporating Net Zero concepts into areas such as energy use, everyday living, and ensuring fair opportunities for all during the green transition. These discussions highlighted practical solutions and collaborative efforts to tackle global climate challenges while promoting sustainable urban growth.
As a cornerstone event of the Smart City Summit and Expo, the City Leaders Summit stands as the world’s largest networking hub for smart city governments. It not only highlights the transformative potential of smart cities but also bridges the gap between local governance and global collaboration.
With sustainability at the core, the Summit underscores the synergies between Net Zero Goals and smart cities. By weaving these objectives into urban planning and implementation, cities can progress toward more sustainable, resilient, and livable environments, paving the way for a brighter future.
We welcome all international city leaders, stakeholders, buyers, business partners, and exhibitors to join the gathering of Net Zero!