Minister of Ministry of Digital Affairs（mòda） and Ministry of Economic Affairs（MOEA） hosted the "2022 Digital Transformation x Green Transition Joint Exhibition " to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises（MSMEs） in digital transformation from October 22nd to 25th, 2022 at 2 and 3 of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.

On the morning of October 22nd, the event was opening by Minister of Ministry of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang, Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs Mei-Hua Wang, and representatives from 5 government agencies, and 12 public associations and academic and industrial research units. Nearly 300 companies participated in the exhibition, showcasing the achievements and highlights of Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprises in digital transformation and green sustainability through diverse experiential activities and transformation forums.

Minister Audrey Tang, the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of Digital Affairs, attended the event and stated in her speech that in the past, government agencies mainly drove digital transformation by providing policy resources and counseling. Currently, the Ministry of Digital Affairs is responsible for driving digital transformation and facilitating cross-sectoral connections and resource matchmaking to help the public and private sectors find digital tools that enhance resilience, improve service quality, and increase efficiency. The ministry aims to assist the public and industry in smoothly adopting digital transformation, and to help companies save time and effort in quickly and effectively achieving carbon reduction goals.

Participants of the 2022 Green and Digital Transformation Joint Achievement Expo include 5 government agencies, 12 public associations and business and academic institutions, and nearly 300 enterprises. It consists of 3 major zones and 2 keynote forums. Digital ticketing is fully adopted and allows the public to register, enter, participate in activities, and redeem souvenirs simply by using their smartphone. More than 70% of the event makes use of recycled materials and cashless payment is available also. Combined with online and offline exhibits and shopping guides, visitors are able to experience what life is like when connected with digital applications and sustainability.

In the Digital Cloud zone, 8 booths present cloud applications in the domains of agriculture, industry, commerce, and micro enterprises, including farm-to-table services and utilizing variety of payment methods, smart vending machines, 5G applications, AR interactive marketing, and multi-display digital experiences. The zone showcases convenient and diverse application scenarios in catering, services, or enterprise optimization that embody a new era of industry upgrade and innovative applications driven by digital technologies.

"Tcloud Marketplace" invited 6 software suppliers to exhibit their "online reservation system," "online ordering system," "shop opening platform," and "multi-payment system." Attendees can make on-site reservations for handmade experiences and scalp testing, as well as order food and drinks online at discounted prices. Additionally, attendees can sample and purchase coffee and take advantage of special online room booking discounts. People can experience the practical applications and convenience of digital transformation in their daily lives, and participate in the "Digital School" quiz activity to learn about the knowledge of digital transformation.

"Tcloud Marketplace" offers 15 types multiple cloud solutions on the platform, with this year's updates including Carbon Footprint Verification and Energy management systems. Experts are also available for online consultation. "Tcloud Marketplace" is the best choice for digital transformation for micro, small, and medium enterprises, with options for leasing instead of purchasing, subsidy incentives, rapid application and diverse certification. Since July 2021, "Tcloud Marketplace" had led 33,000 enterprises to cloud adoption, with a total sales amount of up to 1 billion NTD!

In the Sustainability Cloud zone, 6 booths demonstrate how waste can be recycled and reused to maximize value and achieve waste reduction while producing excellent everyday green products. The general public is able to use the online Carbon Estimation Tool to easily calculate individual or enterprise carbon emissions volume. Visitors are also invited to write down their hopes for a sustainable future on the Tree of Sustainability in order to form a public consensus as we move towards the objective of net zero by 2050.

The Experience Cloud zone gathers 20 popular clusters from across Taiwan to form a bustling market filled with distinctive products of various places, including various delicacies, souvenirs, travel and creative products, and specialty crops. The space offers a one-stop experience of great items from different shops while showcasing local stories and cultural features to show how like-minded businesses can leverage digital platform marketing to scale their brand value and business opportunities. In addition to the 3 major zones, more than 20 experts from various fields and industries have been invited to participate in forums on the 24 and 25. Also in attendance would be representatives from benchmark enterprises that practically implement transformation and promote it. Together, they shared their unique insights and perspectives on domestic and international trends in addition to practical experiences and achievements to help visitors to better understand the challenges and opportunities that SMEs face on their path to transformation.