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windings. Additionally, companies in the electric motor and charging pile industries acknowledged the organiz- er's invitations extended to various international influenc- ers and professional media to visit Taiwan for coverage, thus enabling the expansion of their brands into the European, American, and Southeast Asian markets, ultimately deciding to expand their exhibition scale for the next edition. Of note, the Foreign Trade Association adopted a hybrid approach to provide exhibitors with both virtual and physical sales channels, meeting the actual needs of manufacturers. This included organizing over 200 matchmaking sessions involving more than a hundred companies during the exhibition period, breaking historical records in session count. Complementing the physical exhibition, the simultaneous online DigitalGO exhibition, active from April 10th to the conclusion of the physical exhibition on April 23, 2023, continued to generate momentum, transcending borders and time limitations, thereby creating more procurement opportu- nities for exhibitors and global buyers. “TAIPEI AMPA” has long played a pivotal role in the industry's direction. This edition, presented concurrently with “2035 E-Mobility Taiwan”, attracted global attention towards future mobility. The international forum held during the exhibition saw the participation of over 1,200 industry experts and leading companies from both local and international arenas, discussing topics such as connected vehicles, electric cars, autonomous driving, and crucial trends in the vehicle industry's transforma- tion and sustainability. Activities like expert talks and themed tours delivered industry insights in an accessi- ble manner, deepening both the breadth and depth of knowledge for visitors. The forward-looking stage also drew nearly 2,000 participants for new product launch- es, ESG sharing sessions, and product showcases. These diverse professional activities cemented the exhibition's status as an international benchmark. Over 300 prominent industry media outlets from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, and other regions attended the event, showcasing Taiwan's industrial developments and capturing the attention of more global buyers, thus fostering additional business opportunities. The ESG Achievement initiative, aimed at grasping the industry trend of net-zero carbon emissions, recog- nized and awarded 12 companies with outstanding MOTOR TRADER www.IMB2B.com TRADE SHOW REVIEW 156