International Music and Tech Leaders to Speak at Taipei's "Trendy Talks" Forum

Taipei is set to host the "Trendy Talks" forum on September 5-6 at the Taipei Dome, bringing together international and local industry leaders for a series of free, cross-disciplinary lectures. The event, part of the "2026 Trendy Taipei" initiative, will explore themes of music, city planning, culture, and technology.

International speakers include Montonn JIRA, co-founder of Thailand's Wonderfruit sustainable arts festival; Jae Hun You, president of South Korea's YOUJAM STUDIO, known for producing world tours for artists like BTS and BLACKPINK; and Amira Waworuntu, editor-in-chief of Mixmag Asia. They will share insights on sustainable entertainment, the evolution of the industry in the age of AI, and cross-border music scenes.

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In the era of rapidly evolving AI technology, how the entertainment industry can move from simple 'content consumption' to irreplaceable 'experience consumption' and unlock the irreplaceable emotional synchronization and participatory worldview in live performances.

Local talent will be represented by Golden Melody Award-winning producer Razor (Chiang Chen-chi) and AI co-creation tool developer GreenTed (Chen Lu-jung). They will discuss AI's impact on creative industries and share inspiration-seeking routes within Taipei.

The forum aims to foster dialogue on the intersection of music, urban development, culture, and technology, offering a platform for creators and innovators to exchange ideas and explore future trends. Free tickets are available through the ibon ticketing system.

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how the festival integrates sustainable living seamlessly into the entertainment experience through art, music, and food, utilizing bamboo structures, zero-plastic policies, and closed-loop water systems to create a lasting trend paradigm.