2026年特邀講者與特別來賓
2026 Featured Speakers & Special Guests
馮光遠 / Neil Peng
馮光遠，1953年出生於台灣，是著名的作家、編劇及資深媒體人。他曾任《中國時報》副總編輯，並創辦了具影響力的政治嘲諷媒體《給我報報》，被譽為台灣「政治諷刺」的代表人物。除了媒體與戲劇方面的成就（曾參與編寫電影《喜宴》等名作），他亦深耕政治與社會運動，曾於2014年參選台北市長。他以其犀利、幽默且常具爭議的言論著稱，在台灣文化與政治圈中均具備極高的知名度.
Neil Peng (Feng Guang-yuan), born in 1953, is a prominent Taiwanese screenwriter, journalist, and political commentator. A former deputy editor-in-chief of the China Times, he is best known for his sharp political satire and for founding the satirical group The News 027 (Give Me News). Peng’s diverse career includes co-writing the screenplay for the award-winning film The Wedding Banquet with Ang Lee. In recent years, he has transitioned into the political arena, running for Taipei Mayor in 2014 and becoming a vocal activist for constitutional and democratic reforms. He remains a household name in Taiwan for his wit, fearless criticism, and dedication to social justice.
張雅琴 / Catherine Chang
張雅琴（1963年11月19日—）是台灣著名的資深新聞主播與主持人，現任職於年代新聞台。她畢業於國立政治大學新聞學系及哥倫比亞大學國際關係碩士，以犀利、直率的「說、播、批、評」風格著稱，被網友封為「女戰神主播」。她曾在多間主流媒體如台視、TVBS、三立及中天擔任要職。近年來，她更透過英語新聞節目 《雅琴看世界》 向國際發聲，致力於提升台灣在國際舞台的能見度
Catherine Chang (born November 19, 1963) is a prominent Taiwanese news anchor and television host, currently with Era News. A graduate of National Chengchi University and Columbia University, she is widely recognized for her bold and sharp reporting style, earning her the nickname “Warrior News Anchor.” Throughout her career, she has held key positions at major networks including TTV, TVBS, SET News, and CTi TV. In recent years, she has expanded her influence by hosting “The View with Catherine Chang,” an English-language program aimed at sharing Taiwan’s perspectives with a global audience.
胡振東 / Tony Hu
胡振東 是一位退休的美國政府官員與國防工業高階主管。
2011-2021： 雷神科技 (Raytheon Technologies) 駐台經理
2007-2011： 美國在台協會 (AIT) 聯絡事務組（原技術協助組）副組長
2005-2007： 美國國防部 (Pentagon) 部長室，中國／台灣／蒙古事務資深主任
1977-2004： 美國空軍 服役，曾任飛彈戰鬥小組指揮官、作戰計畫官及政軍軍官。
Tony Hu is a retired US Government official and US Defense Industry Executive.
2011-2021: Taiwan In-Country Manager for Raytheon Technologies;
2007-2011: Deputy Chief, Security Cooperation Office. AIT Taiwan;
2005-2007: Office of the Secretary of Defense, Senior Director for China/Taiwan/Mongolia. Pentagon;
1977-2004: US Air Force. Missile Combat Crew Commander/War Planner/ Political-Military Officer.
苗博雅 / Poya Miao
苗博雅是現任臺北市議員（大安、文山區），也是臺灣知名的法律專家與社會運動者。她以卓越的邏輯思辯、犀利的政論風格以及對性別平等與人權議題的長期關注而著稱。在進入政壇前，她曾任廢除死刑推動聯盟副總幹事，並積極參與各項社會改革運動；作為臺灣首批公開出櫃的同志民意代表，她不僅致力於地方建設，更在公共事務中展現了理性溝通與專業監督的力量。
Miao Poya is a prominent member of the Taipei City Council, representing the Da’an and Wenshan districts. A law graduate and a dedicated social activist, she has gained national recognition for her sharp analytical skills, eloquent public speaking, and unwavering commitment to human rights and gender equality. Before her tenure in office, she served as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty and was a key figure in various grassroots social movements.As one of the first openly LGBTQ+ politicians in Taiwan, Miao has become a vital voice for progressive values in the public sphere. She is widely respected for her ability to navigate complex political landscapes with rational discourse, focusing on transparency, social justice, and the practical improvement of municipal governance for her constituents.
吳崢 / Wu Cheng
吳崢（Wu Cheng）是台灣知名的政治人物與學運領袖，現任民主進步黨新聞輿情部主任兼發言人。他最早在 2014 年的太陽花學運中擔任媒體組組長，因其清晰的邏輯與犀利的口才受到大眾關注。吳崢曾先後擔任時代力量發言人、立法委員助理及台北市議員特別助理。在從政歷程中，他曾代表時代力量及以無黨籍身份多次參與台北市議員選舉，並於 2024 年受民進黨徵召參選新北市第八選區立委。儘管未能成功進入國會，他隨即被提拔為民進黨發言人，成為台灣政壇中生代中深具影響力的進步價值推動者，長期致力於守護台灣主權、推動性別平等與深化民主改革
Wu Cheng is a prominent Taiwanese politician and former student leader, currently serving as the Director of the Press and Media Department and Spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He first rose to national prominence as the media team leader during the 2014 Sunflower Student Movement, where he gained a reputation for his sharp debating skills and rational discourse. Prior to his current role, he served as a spokesperson for the New Power Party (NPP) and as a senior legislative assistant.Throughout his political career, Wu has been a vocal advocate for progressive values, including Taiwan's sovereignty, transitional justice, and LGBTQ+ rights. Although he narrowy missed out on seats in both the Taipei City Council and the Legislative Yuan elections, his elevation to a key leadership role within the DPP highlights his status as a vital voice for the younger generation in Taiwan’s democratic landscape.
林亮君 / Lin Liang-Chun
林亮君（Lin Liang-chun）是現任臺北市議員（中山、大同區），也是台灣新生代政治人物中的重要代表。她畢業於國立清華大學科技法律研究所，自學生時代起便積極參與社會運動，曾任「島國前進」發起人之一，並在「太陽花學運」中展現出色的行動力。投身政壇後，她曾擔任立法委員林昶佐的國會辦公室特助，累積了深厚的法規與議政經驗。林亮君在議會的表現以專業、理性與關注民生議題著稱。她的政見涵蓋托育政策、勞工權益及城市永續發展；此外，身為台灣進步勢力的推動者，她長期關注人權與性別平等。2023年，她正式加入民主進步黨，持續推動地方建設與民主價值的深化，被視為兼具法學專業與改革熱忱的青年民意代表
Lin Liang-chun is a prominent member of the Taipei City Council, representing the Zhongshan and Datong districts. A graduate of the Institute of Law for Science and Technology at National Tsing Hua University, she emerged as a dynamic leader in Taiwan's youth-led social movements, notably as a founding member of "Taiwan March" during the 2014 Sunflower Student Movement. Before her election to office, she honed her legislative expertise serving as a senior assistant to former legislator Freddy Lim.Known for her professionalism and analytical approach, Lin has focused her political career on childcare policy, labor rights, and urban sustainability. As a vocal advocate for progressive values, she is also a strong supporter of human rights and gender equality in the public sphere. After serving as an independent, she joined the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in 2023, where she continues to champion social justice and transparent governance for her constituents.
王興煥 / Wang Hsing-Huan
王興煥（1973年—）為現任台灣基進黨主席，擁有法國巴黎第八大學哲學博士學位。他曾長期擔任該黨秘書長，政治立場上堅定主張台灣獨立、終結中華民國體制，並提倡以住民自決建立「台灣新共和」。在加入政壇前，他常以筆名「格瓦推」發表評論文章
Wang Hsing-huan (born 1973) is the current Chairperson of the Taiwan Statebuilding Party and holds a PhD in Philosophy from Paris 8 University in France. Having previously served as the party’s Secretary-General, he is a staunch advocate for Taiwan independence and the abolition of the “Republic of China” system. He seeks to establish a “New Republic of Taiwan” through self-determination and was known for writing political commentaries under the pen name “Guava-Tua”
葉俊顯 / Yeh Jiun-Hsien
葉俊顯現任國家發展委員會主任委員，同時擔任中央研究院經濟研究所研究員。他擁有美國羅徹斯特大學經濟學博士學位，曾任中華經濟研究院院長及臺灣中小企業銀行常務董事。憑藉深厚的學術研究背景與金融實務經驗，他目前致力於推動「AI新十大建設」及「臺灣2050淨零轉型」等國家重大政策。
Yeh Jiun-hsien is the Minister of the National Development Council (NDC) and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Economics, Academia Sinica. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester and has previously served as the President of the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) and a Standing Director of Taiwan Business Bank. With a robust background in academic research and financial oversight, he currently leads critical national initiatives including the AI New Ten Projects and Taiwan’s Net Zero 2050 pathway.
楊斯棓 / Szu-Pang Yang
楊斯棓是一位台灣知名的家醫科醫師、暢銷作家與公眾演說家。他以推廣閱讀與思辨教育聞名，曾走遍全台進行超過百場的自費公益演講，內容涵蓋反核、能源轉型及公民素養。他的代表作《人生路引》與《要有一個人》透過導讀經典好書，引導讀者建立核心價值並翻轉思維，在華文出版界具有廣泛影響力。
Szu-Pang Yang is a prominent Taiwanese family physician, bestselling author, and public speaker. He is widely recognized for his dedication to promoting reading and critical thinking, having conducted over a hundred self-funded public lectures across Taiwan on topics ranging from anti-nuclear energy to civic literacy. His acclaimed books, such as The Wayfinder (人生路引) and Be the One (要有一個人), utilize deep dives into classic literature to help readers establish core values and transform their perspectives on life.
盧建彰 / Kurt Lu
盧建彰 是廣告導演也是詩人，是小說家也是跑者。曾是GUNN REPORT廣告創意積分臺灣第一名，執導過小英廣告、「Google齊柏林篇」獲選十大微電影，TOYOTA金士傑兩個爸爸篇……著有小說《地檢署前圖書室：多事之秋》、散文《任何事都會不順利的順利完成》《文案力》等二十三本書。
Facebook專頁：https://www.facebook.com/kurtlu0816
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Kurt Lu is a multifaceted Taiwanese creative, renowned as an award-winning advertising director, poet, and author. After graduating from National Sun Yat-sen University, he rose to prominence in the advertising world, serving as Creative Director at top agencies like Ogilvy and JWT. At age 29, he was ranked the #1 creative in Taiwan by The Gunn Report and has won prestigious international awards, including Cannes Lions and CLIOs. Beyond advertising, he is a dedicated filmmaker who uses storytelling to address social issues and family narratives, famously directing campaign advertisements for major political figures and brands like Google.
温若喬 / Wen Ruo-Qiao
温若喬是一位致力於推廣台語現代化的作家、譯者與臨床心理師。她透過經營 Instagram 帳號 @ohtaigi（學台語）獲得廣大關注，以簡潔優美的視覺風格分享「台語的美麗詞彙」與創作詩句，成功將傳統語言融入現代生活美學，吸引許多年輕讀者重新認識母語。她的代表譯作包括台語版泰戈爾《浪鳥集》，並著有台語詩集《日花閃爍》。
Wen Ruo-qiao is a prominent Taiwanese author, translator, and clinician known for her work in modernizing and promoting the Taiwanese Hokkien language (Taigi). She gained significant popularity through her Instagram account, @ohtaigi, where she shares “beautiful Taigi vocabulary” and original poetry. Her approach blends traditional linguistic roots with a contemporary, “airy” aesthetic, making the language accessible and stylish for younger generations. She is the translator of the Taiwanese version of Tagore’s Stray Birds (titled 《浪鳥集》) and the author of the poetry collection Jit-hue Siám-sih (《日花閃爍》).
陳志瑜 / Dr. Alex Chen
陳志瑜醫師 是一位在國際醫療與公共衛生領域相當活躍的台灣醫師。他曾擔任歐洲醫事聯盟 (EU-TMA) 執行長，並因其在國際醫療外交上的貢獻，榮獲台灣第58屆十大傑出青年。他長期致力於推動台灣參與世界衛生大會 (WHA)，並在職業醫學與全球衛生政策方面擁有豐富專業。
Dr. Alex Chen is a prominent Taiwanese physician recognized for his leadership in international medicine and public health. He served as the CEO of the European-Taiwanese Medical Association (EU-TMA) and was honored as one of Taiwan’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons (58th session) for his contributions to medical diplomacy. He is well-known for his advocacy of Taiwan’s involvement in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and his expertise in occupational medicine and global health policy.
姜冠宇 / Dr. Kuan-Yu 'William' Chiang
姜冠宇醫師現任臺北市立聯合醫院中興院區整合醫學科主治醫師，姜冠宇醫師臨床專長全人醫療（Holistic Care），並持續關注公共衛生、醫療政策與健康治理議題，經常透過社群媒體、新聞平台及公共論述，就防疫、醫療體系韌性與健康政策永續提出專業觀點。在國際參與方面，他長期投入全球公共衛生事務，2024年曾擔任世界醫師會世界衛生大會（WHA）的代表，最後差一步因為中國因素而被拒於門外，現在持續領導著具聯合國經社理事會（ECOSOC）特別諮商地位的世台聯合基金會的國際衛生合作專案團隊，致力促進台灣民間深入聯合國體系的健康領域，發揮台灣公民角色於國際的直接影響力。他積極參與公共衛生倡議、國際交流與跨域合作行動，關注全球健康、健康公平與國際醫療合作的發展，並透過公共溝通推動醫療知識普及與社會對話。
Dr. Kuan-Yu Chiang currently an Attending Physician in the Department of Hospital Medicine at Taipei City Hospital, Zhongxing Branch, Dr. Kuan-Yu Chiang specializes in Holistic Care. He maintains a steadfast focus on public health, medical policy, and health governance. Through social media, news platforms, and public discourse, he frequently shares professional insights on pandemic prevention, healthcare system resilience, and the sustainability of health policies.Regarding international engagement, Dr. Chiang has long been dedicated to global public health affairs. In 2024, he served as a delegate to the World Health Assembly (WHA) for the World Medical Association (WMA), though his participation was ultimately blocked due to political pressure from China. Currently, he leads the International Health Cooperation project team for the STUF United Fund—an organization holding Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In this role, he strives to deepen the involvement of Taiwan’s civil society within the UN health framework, amplifying the direct international influence of Taiwanese citizens.Dr. Chiang is an active participant in public health advocacy, international exchange, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He remains committed to the development of global health, health equity, and international medical cooperation, while promoting the popularization of medical knowledge and fostering social dialogue through public communication.
汪彥成 / Wang Yen-Chen
大學是商學院、研究所唸當代藝術，但大部分的工作經歷都在媒體與公共議題領域。做過NGO、政治幕僚、記者，曾任公視《有話好說》社群編輯，現為非營利媒體《報導者》影音製作人。
With an academic background in business and contemporary art, he has dedicated most of his career to the fields of media and public affairs. His diverse professional experience includes roles in NGOs, political staffing, and journalism. He previously served as a social media editor for the PTS talk show It's All Talk and is currently a video producer for the non-profit media outlet The Reporter.
Hueylan Chern
陳惠蘭醫師是微創與機器人結直腸外科專家，現任 UCSF 手術技能中心主任，致力於頂尖外科模擬教學與創新培訓。她專精於以機器人手術治療大腸癌及發炎性腸道疾病（IBD）。憑藉卓越貢獻，陳醫師於 2025 年榮獲美國外科醫師學會（ACS）頒發 「傑出外科教育家學院成員」 國家級殊榮，是結合臨床實務、新興科技與循證醫學的領航者。
Hueylan Chern, MD, is a leader in minimally invasive colorectal surgery and surgical education. As the Director of the UCSF Surgical Skills Center, she spearheads innovative robotic training and simulation programs for surgeons at all levels.Specializing in robotic and laparoscopic treatments for colorectal cancer and IBD, Dr. Chern focuses on enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. In 2025, she was inducted into the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, a prestigious national honor recognizing her exceptional contributions to the future of surgical training.
謝若蘭 / Jolan Hsieh
謝若蘭 教授
謝若蘭教授為西拉雅族學者，現任國立東華大學原住民民族學院教授，並擔任原住民族國際事務中心主任。她的研究專長涵蓋原住民族權利、族群關係及轉型正義，長期關注台灣原住民族的國際連結與主體性發展。
她長年深耕原住民族相關研究與公共議題，關注歷史脈絡下的族群互動與制度轉型，並積極參與國際交流，促進台灣原住民族議題的國際對話。在學術與實務之間，她持續推動知識轉化為具體行動，深化社會對多元文化與正義議題的理解。
當歷史仍在影響現在，當正義需要被重新理解我們該如何在多元社會中，走向更深層的理解與共存？
Professor Jolan Hsieh (Bavaragh Dagalomai) is a prominent Siraya scholar currently serving as a Professor at National Dong Hwa University’s College of Indigenous Studies and as the Director of the Center for International Indigenous Affairs. Her expertise spans Indigenous rights, ethnic relations, and transitional justice. She is a dedicated advocate for the international visibility of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples and plays a significant role in discussions regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and national security.
許懷文 / Huai-Wen Hsu
許懷文目前擔任九天民俗技藝團的藝術總監。作為「九天」的第二代，他畢業於國立臺北藝術大學戲劇系，致力於將傳統的廟會「陣頭」文化轉型為專業的劇場表演。他透過創新的編曲與舞台編排，成功將台灣民間藝術推向國際舞台，讓大眾看見傳統文化在現代傳承中的全新生命力。
Hsu Huai-Wen is the Artistic Director of the Chio-Tian Folk Drum and Art Group. As a second-generation member of the group and a graduate of the Department of Theatre at Taipei National University of the Arts, he has been instrumental in transforming traditional “Zhen-Tou” (temple fair) culture into professional theatrical performances. By integrating modern stagecraft and innovative musical arrangements, he has helped elevate Taiwanese folk arts to the international stage, showcasing the vibrant evolution of traditional heritage.
楊舒雅 / Shuya
楊舒雅，藝名 Shuya，是台灣新生代的饒舌歌手與創作人，出身於台大嘻研社。她的作品常具備濃厚的社會與政治意識，以犀利且具批判性的歌詞聞名，代表作如〈華康少女體內份子〉與〈Rule男 Freestyle〉。除了音樂人身份外，她也曾擔任立法委員伍麗華的助理，其特殊的「斜槓」身份與對文化補助的直率發言，使她在台灣音樂圈與社群媒體上引發不少討論與關注。
Yang Shu-ya, also known as Shuya, is a rising Taiwanese rapper and songwriter who emerged from the National Taiwan University Hip-Hop Club. Known for her sharp, critical lyrics and strong social-political themes, her notable works include Huakang Girl and Rule Male Freestyle. Beyond her music career, she has served as an assistant to Legislator Saidhai Tahovecahe (Wu Li-hua). Her dual identity as a political staffer and an artist, combined with her candid commentary on cultural subsidies, has made her a prominent and sometimes controversial figure in Taiwan’s indie music scene and social media circles.
Dungi Sapor
DUNGI SAPOR 台灣花蓮的阿美族人，18歲因大學社團開始DJ，受Enigma〈Return To Innocence〉影響，反思“為什麼電子音樂不與原民音樂融合呢？” 於是嘗試以電子音樂為背景，請部落耆老配唱並重新詮釋傳統旋律。2024年底出了首張同名族語電音專輯，更是代表台灣到巴黎文化奧運演出。 DUNGI 致力於尋找連結傳統和當代文化的方法，儘管她經歷無形質疑，依然不忘自己是誰、來自哪裡，並走遍世界各地學習及推廣，與不同文化進行許多交流，建立跨國對話，讓跨世代文化更加豐富地融合。
Dungi Sapor is an Amis artist from Hualien whose musical path began at 18 when she started DJing in university. Inspired by the iconic "Return to Innocence" by Enigma, she began to explore the intersection of electronic music and Indigenous heritage. Her unique sound features electronic compositions layered with the authentic voices of tribal elders, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional melodies.In 2024, Dungi released her debut self-titled album in her native language and represented Taiwan at the Cultural Olympiad in Paris. She remains dedicated to bridging traditional and contemporary cultures through international exchange, fostering cross-generational dialogue and ensuring her heritage continues to evolve in a modern context.
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徐國勇
島嶼記憶．世代同行— 台灣當前政局分析
民主進步黨秘書長徐國勇將以橫跨法律、媒體與政界的身分，與美東鄉親深度剖析台灣當前政局，並回顧海內外共同寫下的民主傳奇。演說將從解嚴前的風雨飄搖、草根媒體發聲，談到執政後的國家治理與民主深化，並直面當前台灣面臨的內外部嚴峻挑戰，展現民進黨政府建構國家韌性的決心。
徐秘書長將以街頭律師、內政部長到黨務擘劃者的宏觀視野，聚焦兩大核心：一是「島嶼記憶」，回顧台灣如何突破威權體制，在海內外先輩奉獻下蛻變為民主燈塔；二是「世代同行」，面對地緣政治挑戰，探討新世代如何接下火炬、深化台灣韌性，在國際舞台持續發聲。
Hsu Kuo-yung
Island Memories, Walking with Generations: An Analysis of Taiwan's Current Political Landscape
Hsu Kuo-yung, Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), will draw upon his extensive background spanning law, media, and politics to provide East Coast Taiwanese-American communities with an in-depth analysis of Taiwan's current political situation. He will also reflect on the democratic legend co-written by Taiwanese people at home and abroad. The address will span from the turbulent days before the lifting of martial law and the rise of grassroots media voices, to national governance and the deepening of democracy post-turnover of power. It will directly address the severe internal and external challenges Taiwan currently faces, demonstrating the DPP government's determination to build national resilience.
Speaking from his macro perspective as a former street lawyer, Minister of the Interior, and now a chief party strategist, Secretary-General Hsu will focus on two core themes: First, "Island Memories," which looks back at how Taiwan broke through the authoritarian regime to transform into a beacon of democracy through the dedication of pioneers both at home and abroad. Second, "Walking with Generations," which explores how the new generation can take up the torch in the face of geopolitical challenges, deepen Taiwan's resilience, and ensure its voice continues to be heard on the international stage.
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劉沂欣
從實習到世界：台灣如何成為亞洲國際人才的起點
全球高等教育正在經歷一場根本性的轉型。傳統「出國取得學位」的模式，正逐步被更靈活、更具實戰意義的「人才流動模式」所取代。學生不再只是到另一個國家完成學歷，而是透過實驗室訓練、國際研究合作與文化沉浸，提早建立全球競爭力與未來職涯方向。 對於在美國成長、卻對亞洲根源充滿好奇的第三代華人而言，台灣提供了一個極為罕見的機會：在世界頂尖的科技研究環境中工作，同時重新連結語言、家族與文化認同。
Liu Yi-Hsin
From Internship to the World: How Taiwan is Becoming the Launchpad for International Talent in Asia
Global higher education is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The traditional model of "going abroad to earn a degree" is gradually being replaced by a more flexible and practical "talent mobility model." Students are no longer just completing their degrees in another country; instead, they are building their global competitiveness and future career paths early on through laboratory training, international research collaborations, and cultural immersion.
For third-generation Chinese-Americans who grew up in the United States but are deeply curious about their Asian roots, Taiwan offers an incredibly rare opportunity: to work within a world-class technology research environment while simultaneously reconnecting with their language, family, and cultural identity.
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連以婷
從攬才國家隊到深耕留才, TALENT TAIWAN 如何贏得國際人才
在AI浪潮席捲全球並快速取代人力之時，台灣迎來了39年來最高的單季 GDP增長率 13.69%，卻同時面臨有史以來最低的出生率0.695。一邊是亮眼的產業表現，另一邊卻是長期勞動力下滑的隱憂，人口政策的調整、產學研協力延攬與留用國際人才、鼓勵民間導入AI應用降低勞動力缺乏衝擊等，都將成為未來幾年台灣最重要的課題之一。國發會國際人才服務及延攬中心International Talent Taiwan Office將分享應對目前的少子化危機，中心如何與各界建立一個人才循環生態系，讓台灣成為亞洲國際人才(含留外台僑、海外台裔、外籍專業人士)的起點，也讓現在成為回台灣的最佳時機！
Yi-Ting Lien
From a National Recruitment Team to Deeply Cultivating Retention: How TALENT TAIWAN Wins Over International Talent
As the global wave of AI sweeps the world and rapidly replaces human labor, Taiwan has welcomed its highest single-quarter GDP growth rate in 39 years at 13.69%. Yet, it simultaneously faces its lowest birth rate in history at 0.695. On one side is stellar industrial performance; on the other lies the hidden anxiety of a long-term labor decline. Adjusting population policies, collaborating across industry, government, and academia to recruit and retain international talent, and encouraging the private sector to adopt AI applications to cushion the impact of labor shortages will all become among Taiwan's most critical challenges in the coming years.The International Talent Taiwan Office under the National Development Council (NDC) will share how the center is tackling the current low birth rate crisis by working with various sectors to build a talent circulation ecosystem. Their goal is to make Taiwan the launching pad for international talent in Asia—including overseas Taiwanese expatriates, people of Taiwanese descent, and foreign professionals—making now the absolute best time to return to Taiwan!
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陳永全
全社會防衛韌性無劇本桌上推演(TTX)簡介
賴總統於2024年就職後，成立全社會防衛韌性委員會，並積極推動全國各縣市城鎮韌性演習，此無劇本桌上推演為演習使用工具，與美東各位夏令會僑界長官先進夥伴分享。
Yung-Chuan Chen
An Introduction to the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Unscripted Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
Following his inauguration in 2024, President Lai established the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee and has actively promoted local town and city resilience exercises across Taiwan. This unscripted tabletop exercise (TTX) serves as a core tool for these drills and is being shared here with our distinguished leaders, pioneers, and partners from the expatriate community at the East Coast Summer Conference.
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陳品安 -問鼎苗栗國：
陳品安律師，照進縫隙的第一道光
面對地緣政治變局與威權擴張，產業結構重組、資訊戰是台灣重要議題，被戲稱為「苗栗國」的苗栗縣，更反映問題的縮影。擔任八年苗栗縣議員、具律師專業背景的陳品安，將分享地方如何在此艱困選區，守住青年未來、交通建設、教育資源與傳產發展。當地方不再被邊緣化，人民對民主制度與未來生活有信心，台灣才有更堅實的力量面對外部挑戰。
Chen Pin-an - Aspiring to Lead the "Miaoli Kingdom":
Attorney Chen Pin-an: The First Ray of Light Piercing Through the Cracks
In the face of geopolitical shifts and authoritarian expansion, restructuring industrial supply chains and combating information warfare have become critical issues for Taiwan. Miaoli County, colloquially and half-jokingly referred to as the "Miaoli Kingdom," serves as a microcosm of these very challenges.Chen Pin-an, a professional attorney who has served as a Miaoli County Councillor for eight years, will share how local efforts in this difficult constituency are safeguarding the future of its youth, transportation infrastructure, educational resources, and traditional industries. Only when local communities are no longer marginalized, and citizens regain confidence in the democratic system and their future lives, can Taiwan build a more resilient foundation to confront external challenges.
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林致中
當生醫人遇上電影：一群台灣人的海外影展之路
本講座將分享一群原本與電影產業毫無關聯的志工們，如何在新英格蘭推動台灣影展的歷程。故事起於 傅榆 導演於 金馬獎 的一段發言，意外激起波士頓一群台灣人生醫人的共鳴，進而萌生以影展推廣台灣的想法。從最初毫無經驗與資源、對影展運作一知半解，到一步步摸索、建立團隊、串聯社群與各界資源，讓波士頓台灣影展逐步成長。透過這段經驗，講者將分享一群年輕志工如何在本業之外跨出舒適圈，不僅深耕台灣社群，也積極走入主流社會，讓更多人看見台灣。期盼透過這樣的分享，引發大家思考：身在海外，我們各自能為台灣帶來什麼樣的影響力，並期待交流與指教。
Chih-Chung Lin
When Biomedical Professionals Meet Cinema: A Group of Taiwanese Americans' Journey to Launching an Overseas Film Festival
This talk shares the journey of a group of volunteers, originally completely unrelated to the film industry, who successfully launched and promoted a Taiwanese film festival in New England. The story began with a speech by director Fu Yue at the Golden Horse Awards, which unexpectedly resonated deeply with a group of Taiwanese biomedical professionals in Boston, sparking the idea to showcase Taiwan through cinema.Moving from an initial complete lack of experience and resources—knowing next to nothing about running a film festival—the team learned the ropes step by step, built a dedicated crew, and connected community and public resources to help the Taiwan Film Festival of Boston (TFFB) steadily grow. Through this experience, the speaker will share how these young volunteers stepped out of their professional comfort zones to not only deeply cultivate the local Taiwanese community but also actively engage mainstream society to bring greater visibility to Taiwan. We hope this sharing inspires everyone to reflect on the impact we can each make for Taiwan while living abroad, and we look forward to your valuable insights and exchange.
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尤苡人
台灣民主運動及解嚴前後社運現場的群眾歌聲
在台灣走向民主的漫長歲月中，歌聲從未缺席。從早年海外異議者的聚會，到八〇、九〇年代黨外集會與狂飆社運現場的高歌，音樂不只是呼喚團結的催化劑或者衝撞體制的武器，更是絕望氣氛中聯繫孤獨的心靈、帶來勇氣與希望的庇護所。本講座將帶領聽眾梳理這段由旋律與抵抗互相構成的聲音歷史。著眼於將群眾歌唱視為一種「行動」之核心概念，我們將一起聆聽多首曾在民主運動與社運現場迴盪的歌曲，細讀其文本，並探討其創作的歷史背景與演唱脈絡。在這個活動中，我們關心：當群眾齊聲合唱時，超越語言的共鳴如何轉化為巨大的政治能量；以及在嚴密審查之下，演唱的群眾如何使歌曲從原創者的私人感觸，於特定政治脈絡中生成全新的政治意義。
Yi-Ren Yu
Voices of the Crowd: Mass Singing in Taiwan’s Democratic Movement and Social Activism Around the Lifting of Martial Law
Throughout Taiwan's long and arduous journey toward democracy, the voices of the crowd have never been absent. From the early gatherings of overseas dissidents to the defiant anthems echoing across Tangwai rallies and roaring social movement fronts in the 1980s and 1990s, music was far more than a catalyst for solidarity or a weapon against the establishment. It served as a sanctuary that connected lonely souls in times of despair, bringing them courage and hope. This lecture will guide the audience through an audio history woven from melody and resistance. Grounded in the core concept of treating mass singing as a form of "activism," we will listen to several songs that once reverberated through democratic rallies and protest sites. Together, we will examine their texts and explore their historical backgrounds and performance contexts. In this session, we focus on how a resonance transcending language transforms into immense political energy when a crowd sings in unison. We will also explore how, under strict censorship, singing crowds took a songwriter's private sentiments and gave them an entirely new political meaning within specific historical contexts.
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Stan Kwiatkowski (Stan from Poland)
對台灣協調式的認知作戰：民主挑戰與戰略韌性
當前台灣所面對的，不僅是軍事壓力，更是來自中國共產黨持續性的資訊滲透與輿論操控。透過協調式訊息傳播、平台放大效應，以及對「美國是否可靠」、「戰爭必然性」、「政治腐敗」、「國族認同」等議題的策略性敘事設計，北京試圖影響台灣社會的公共認知與政治行為。本場演講將解析資訊滲透與輿論操控的實際運作方式，探討其如何與台灣內部政治競爭相互交織，以及如何區分民主社會自然辯論與外部勢力放大操作之間的界線。並以理性與實證角度，評估台灣當前的民主韌性與未來戰略前景。
Stan Kwiatkowski (Stan from Poland)
Coordinated Cognitive Warfare Against Taiwan: Democratic Challenges and Strategic Resilience
What Taiwan currently faces is not only military pressure, but also persistent information infiltration and public opinion manipulation from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Through coordinated information dissemination, platform amplification effects, and strategic narrative designs on issues such as "the reliability of the United States," "the inevitability of war," "political corruption," and "national identity," Beijing attempts to influence the public cognition and political behavior of Taiwanese society.This presentation will analyze the actual operations of information infiltration and public opinion manipulation, explore how they interweave with Taiwan's internal political competition, and examine how to distinguish the boundary between natural debates within a democratic society and the amplified operations of external forces. From a rational and empirical perspective, this talk will evaluate Taiwan's current democratic resilience and its future strategic outlook.
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邱正鵑 李宜軒
魚與熊掌兼得：如何在教育基金與退休規劃中找到完美平衡？
講座摘要：平衡教育與退休的黃金公式許多家長在孩子進入高中後，常面臨「要留錢供讀大學，還是存自己退休金」的兩難困境。本講座將揭開資產配置的隱形邏輯，幫助您在不犧牲生活品質的前提下，達成「魚與熊掌兼得」的理想目標。
核心內容涵蓋：助學金極大化策略： 深入解析 FAFSA 與 CSS Profile 的計算機制。透過調整名下資產類別，合法調低「預期家庭貢獻值 (EFC/SAI)」，爭取更高額度的助學金與補助。
高效省稅佈局： 利用美國稅法優惠工具（如 401k, IRA, 甚至具備生前福利的壽險工具），在累積教育經費的同時，大幅降低當下稅負，實現財富雙向增值。
退休與教育的資源調度： 建立「先照顧自己，再提攜孩子」的正確觀念。我們將分享如何利用具備靈活提領特性的帳戶，讓資金在孩子求學期作為後盾，在退休期化為穩定現金流。
打造安穩退休生活： 透過風險管理與長期投資組合，確保退休資產不受市場波動影響，達到真正意義上的「退休安枕無虞」。理財不應是犧牲，而是精密的權衡。
誠邀您參與這場專業對談，為您的家庭量身打造最穩健的財富藍圖，讓教育基金不再成為退休的絆腳石。
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Jack Hong
老農莊食品公司 Old Country Jerky:
Entrepreneurship and Creating a Brand
1. Background
2. What it takes to found a company
3. What it takes to establish a brand
4. Challenges and reality check
5. Must have criteria to be an entrepreneur
6. Challenges and pivots
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譚維宗
全社會防衛韌性簡介
全社會防衛韌性為當前政府推重之重大政策，主要透過中央部會相關施政作為，使國家在面臨災害時，能維持社會穩定及政府正常運作。
Wei-Chung Tan
An Introduction to Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience
Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience is a major policy highly emphasized by the current administration. Primarily driven by the administrative actions and initiatives of central government ministries, it aims to ensure that the nation can maintain social stability and continuous government operations when facing crises or disasters.