Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference - Program

 

Date: 20–21 April 2026

Location: Chambre de commerce et d'industrie, 5-7 Pl. Robert Schuman, 38000 Grenoble

The program will be updated regularly.

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MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION
Meal expenses and taxi transportation within Grenoble, as indicated in the program, will be covered by Université Grenoble Alpes (with the exception of the cocktail reception on the evening of April 20, which is covered by the BRTF) for registered participants.
Please note that transportation to and from Grenoble (including flights, trains, and airport or station shuttles) is not covered.
 
ACCOMMODATION
Members of the delegation organized by the NSTC are offered accommodation for two nights by Université Grenoble Alpes, from April 19 to April 21 (breakfast included), at the Novotel Grenoble Centre hotel next to the Grenoble train station. However, the hotel is now fully booked.
If any NSTC member wishes to arrive before or depart after (and add additional nights), we kindly ask that they make their reservations directly with the hotel (not covered by UGA): https://all.accor.com/hotel/1624/index.en.shtml 
As this period is particularly busy in Grenoble, we strongly encourage you to make any additional arrangements as early as possible. Should it not be possible to extend your stay at the Novotel, we recommend considering nearby alternative hotels (see below).

For other guests, we recommend the following nearby hotels (not covered by UGA):

Evening before the event – 19 April 2026

Afternoon – Arrival of the Taiwanese delegation. UGA and BFT will meet the delegation at Grenoble train station and escort them on a walking transfer to their hotel. Kindly let us know your arrival time.

19:10 – 19:30 – Taxi/minivan pick up at the hotel (near the station), meeting point TBC.

19:30 – 22:00 – Arrival at the restaurant. Welcome dinner for the Taiwanese delegation hosted by UGA.

French gastronomy and breathtaking panoramic view at Restaurant Chez Le Pèr'Gras, 90 Chem. de la Bastille, 38000 Grenoble

22:00 – 22:20 – Taxi/minivan pick-up at the restaurant for transfer back to the hotel.

Day 1 – Morning visits and lunch – 20 April 2026

8:45 – 9:00 – Taxi/minivan pick up at the hotel (near the station), meeting point TBC. Depending on the group visit selected.
9:00 – 10:00 – Start of visits:

(Transportation between each site is provided by a UGA service provider).

Some sites can only be accessed if you have provided your passport details on the registration form and bring your passport with you on the day of your visit, as you will be required to present it. If you have not submitted your passport details or do not have your passport with you, access will be denied.

10:00 – 10:20 – Coffee break on visit sites.
10:20 – 11:50 – Continuation of visits (please see above).
11:50 – 12:00 – Taxi/minivan pickup to go for lunch (pick-up location depending on the chosen visit group).

Lunch

12:00 – 13:00 – Buffet lunch.
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie, 5-7 Pl. Robert Schuman, 38000 Grenoble 
13:00 – 13:25 – Welcome coffee.

Day 1 – Opening ceremony and panel discussions – 20 April 2026

Schedules are subject to slight changes.

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie, 5-7 Pl. Robert Schuman, 38000 Grenoble (rooms TBC)

Opening ceremony

13:30 – 13:55 – Opening Remarks:

  • Prof. Yassine Lakhnech, President of Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA).
  • High-level representative from The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA).
  • High-level representative from Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Space (MESRE).
  • High-level representative from Taipei Representative Office in France (BRTF).
  • Dr. Cheng-Wen Wu, Minister of National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).

13:55 – 14:00 – Group photo.

Plenary sessions

14:00 – 14:30 – Keynotes: Science and Technology Diplomacy.

  • Dr. Thierry Damerval, Special Envoy for Science, Technology, and Innovation to the MESRE, and MEAE.
  • Prof. Dr. Hung-Yin Tsai, President National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR).
  • Other speakers (TBC)

14:30 – 15:15 – Panel Discussion I: From science cooperation to innovation.

  • Representative from Quobly.
  • Representative from ST Microelectronics.
  • Chien-Nan Liu, Director General, TSRI, National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR).
  • Frank Liang, General Manager of C SUN MFG., LTD.
  • Prof. Chih-Huang Lai, Chair Professor and Vice President of Semiconductor College, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU).

Objective:
This industry-oriented panel will explore how ecosystems translate scientific collaboration into market applications, and how technology evolves into innovation. Grenoble provides a strong case study of such an integrated innovation ecosystem.

15:15 – 15:45 – Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:30 – Panel Discussion II: Research universities as drivers of FR-TW cooperation.

  • Prof. Yassine Lakhnech, President of Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA),
  • Prof. Rachid Bennacer, Deputy Vice President for Science and Engineering at Université Paris-Saclay and chair of the Executive Board of ENS Paris-Saclay.
  • Prof. Vincent Deramecourt, Vice-Dean for International Relations, Université de Lille.
  • Prof. Chung-Pai Chang, Vice President for International Affairs, National Central University.
  • Distinguished Prof. Dr. Shyy-Woei Chang, Executive Vice President of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).

16:30 – 16:45 – Artistic break.

16:45 – 17:30 – Panel Discussion III: Advancing research infrastructures in Europe and Taiwan: a strategic perspective
  • Chau-Lyan Chang, Director General, NCHC, National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR).
  • Dr. Shih-An Chen, Honorary Superintendent, Taichung Veterans General Hospital.
  • Representative from CNRS.
  • Representative from CEA.
  • Other speakers (TBC)
Objective:
This panel will focus on large-scale research infrastructures and institutional cooperation. Participants will present major initiatives supporting scientific advancement. For instance, CEA will introduce the FAMES project (Flexible and Autonomous Manufacturing for European Sovereignty), a major European initiative led by CEA to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem through the development of an advanced pilot line for next-generation chips.


17:30 – 17:45 – Conclusions of Day 1.

17:45 – Taxi/minivan pickup back to the hotel.
 

Day 1 – Cocktail and dinner – 20 April 2026

19:00 – 19:15 – Taxi/minivan pickup to cocktail reception and dinner.
19:15 – 20:15 – Cocktail reception hosted by BRTF (Outdoors, weather permitting).
Michelin-starred French cuisine and refined ambiance at Restaurant Le Fantin-Latour, 12 Rue de la République, 38000 Grenoble
20:15 – 22:30 – Gala dinner hosted by UGA.
22:30 – 22:45 – Taxi/minivan pick-up at the restaurant for transfer back to the hotel.

Day 2 – Scientific Track & Institutional VIP Track – 21 April 2026

Schedules are subject to slight changes.

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie, 5-7 Pl. Robert Schuman, 38000 Grenoble (rooms TBC)

Scientific Track: 8 Parallel Science Priorities Sessions 

Please note that this morning session is open only to thematic experts selected by MESRE and NSTC. However, the afternoon (reports and round table) is open to everyone.

8:45 – 9:00 – Taxi/minivan pickup at the hotel.
9:00 – 12:00 – 8 Parallel sessions on priorities of the FR-TW Science and Technology dialogue (restricted access):

1) semiconductors, 2) quantum technologies, 3) artificial intelligence, 4) cybersecurity, 5) health, 6) energy, 7) ocean, and 8) space.

Experts from France and Taiwan TBC.

(Coffee available on site)

[In parallel] Institutional VIP Track

9:00 – 9:15 – Taxi/minivan pickup at the hotel.
9:15 – 12:00 – Bilateral meetings and MoU signing (TBC).

Lunch

12:00 – 14:00 – Buffet lunch & coffee.

Wrap-up Session and Closing (open to everyone)

14:00 – 14:45 – Summary reports of 8 morning discussions introducing Roadmap for 2026–2027.

  • Speakers (TBC)

14:45 – 15:30 – Official closing session with Senior Government, Research and University Leaders and Announcement of new Taiwan–France Scientific cooperation initiatives

15:30 – 15:45 – Closing remarks.

  • Speakers (TBC)

15:45 – 16:00 – Farewell coffee.

Day 2 – Dinner (for those who will still be in attendance, please indicate this on the form.) – 21 April 2026

19:10 – 19:30 – Taxi/minivan pick up at the hotel (near the station), meeting point TBC.

19:30 – 22:00 – Arrival at the restaurant. Dinner hosted by UGA.

Modern French cuisine and stunning views at Ciel Rooftop Grenoble, 17 Rue Maurice Gignoux, 38000 Grenoble

Publié le  10 mars 2026
Mis à jour le 1 avril 2026