The world’s largest summit on technology and human rights, RightsCon, successfully concluded on February 27 after a four-day run at the Taipei International Convention Center. The event drew 3,217 experts, scholars, and industry representatives from 155 countries, setting a new record for the highest participation in RightsCon’s history. The conference not only spotlighted Taiwan's growing influence in digital development and democratic governance but also generated over NT$100 million(US$3.12 million)  in economic value and helped Taiwan overcome long-standing barriers to participating in global discussions on AI.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) stated that this year’s RightsCon featured leading international organizations and companies, including the United Nations, the European Union, Microsoft, Google, and Meta. For the first time in the conference’s history, the host government representative was invited to deliver an opening address , underscoring Taiwan's leadership in digital innovation and human rights.

Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs, Lin Yi-jing, emphasized that the successful joint effort by MODA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to bring this prestigious event to Taiwan highlights the nation's strength in digital resilience and democratic achievement, while also opening up new avenues for further international collaboration.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and Executive Yuan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun were invited as keynote speakers. Drawing on Taiwan’s journey of democratic and human rights advancement, both shared the "Taiwan Model" of digital governance, and called on the international community to work collectively toward safeguarding digital rights and building a better digital society.

During the conference, Taiwan engaged actively in global dialogue, including follow-up discussions on the AI Action Summit that  had just concluded in Paris on February 11. Taiwanese delegates held in-depth exchanges  with the French government, the European Parliament, multinational corporations, and international NGOs on key topics such as digital rights, Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity, effectively conveying Taiwan's perspectives and policy approaches.

Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation, MODA, Yin-jyhJuang noted  that Taiwan secured participation in 11 official agenda sessions and independently hosted 9 side events, demonstrating Taiwan’s leadership in digital democracy. Moreover, MODA was invited to participate in four high-level closed-door meetings on AI and cybersecurity, further affirmingTaiwan's increasing international visibility and influence on the future of the global digital landscape industry developments.

The successful hosting of RightsCon in Taipei not only brought significant economic benefits  but also solidified Taiwan’s position in global digital diplomacy and AI governance, laying a strong foundation for  deeper and broader  international partnerships on the world stage.