Accelerating Japan–Taiwan Youth Exchange: Tamkang University × Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute to Co-Host AI Workshop
A "Next-Generation Leader Development Workshop" in which young people from Japan and Taiwan envision the future of society together, centered on AI, will be held in 2026. Tamkang University and the Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute are strengthening their partnership.
[University news] Naoki Kumamoto, branch director of the Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute (KTVI), led a delegation to the University's College of AI on November 27 for an exchange of views. Building on previous exchanges, the visit aimed to turn the shared vision of "cross-border next-generation leadership development" into a concrete 2026 "Next-Generation Leader Development Program." On March 6, 2026, a "Japan–Taiwan Co-Creation Workshop" is scheduled to be held at the College of AI, creating an intensive dialogue platform for young people from Japan and Taiwan to discuss the future of society through AI.

As Japan–Taiwan exchange accelerates following TSMC's expansion into Japan, the Taiwan Japan Research Institute established its Kyushu Branch (KTVI) in February this year and has been building a foundation to serve as a bridge for talent development between Japan and Taiwan. On this visit, Kumamoto came to the University with KTVI advisory committee member Huang Shu-ching and discussed the 2026 "Next-Generation Leader Development Program" with Dean Li Tsung-han of the College of AI, the College of Engineering, and the College of Precision Health; Chief Information Officer Shih Kuei-ping; and Director Chung Chih-hung of the Center for Distance Education, among others.

The starting point for this in-depth dialogue was a special lecture by Dean Li that Kumamoto had attended earlier. Kumamoto said he was deeply impressed by the University's foresight and practical strength in interdisciplinary applications of AI, which led to this visit. At the roundtable, both sides actively exchanged views on new models of smart education, approaches to interdisciplinary curriculum design, and how to precisely connect AI technology with corporate needs. Kumamoto remarked, "Tamkang's interdisciplinary integration of AI is an outstanding example rarely seen in Japan. Tamkang has the power to lead a space where young people from Japan and Taiwan think about the future of society. This collaboration will surely bear fruit."

As a result of the discussions, it was confirmed that the 2026 "Japan–Taiwan Co-Creation Workshop" run by KTVI will be guided by the principle of "Interdisciplinary × Co-Creation × Practice," under the theme "New Leadership Seen from the Intersection of AI, Education, and Industry." The program will consist of three modules, "Introduction to AI," "AI Theory," and "AI Applications," designed to culminate in a final presentation. After fieldwork in Taiwan, participants will be required to complete a proof of concept (PoC) within three months, and learning outcomes will be evaluated on practical ability.

Dean Li emphasized that the core of AI education is not simply acquiring technology, but "whether one can connect it to real problems and propose solutions." The University is creating an educational space open to industry and society. The discussion was also joined by Yang Che-wei, Associate Vice President of the Transportation Department at Sumitomo Corporation Taiwan, and Kevin Hsu, Deputy General Manager of a digital marketing company. Yang credited Dean Li's efforts for making this collaboration possible, saying, "I am deeply grateful for Dean Li's support," and expressed hope that companies and universities can build even closer partnerships going forward. (Text provided by the College of Engineering)

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