Here we go. Every year, the world’s nerdiest Avengers assemble in one place—and no, we’re not talking about Comic-Con. We’re talking Computex, the tech industry’s Mecca, and this year it’s going down in Taipei from May 20 to 23. But let’s be real: the fireworks start early, with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang headlining the pre-show keynote on May 19. Yeah, it’s that serious.
This year’s theme? “AI Next.” Translation: if your company doesn’t have artificial intelligence somewhere in the pitch deck, go home. This isn’t your grandma’s chip show—Computex 2025 is about full-throttle, zero chill, endgame-level innovation. The stakes? Try 1,400 exhibitors, 40,000+ international attendees, and a war chest of announcements that could reshape not just tech, but society. Think Westworld, but with more RGB lighting.
Let’s break down what’s about to go down—and why it matters.
First up, the man, the myth, the leather jacket messiah himself—Jensen Huang is stepping on stage in his homeland of Taiwan. The vibes? Nothing short of divine. He’s expected to drop serious heat about NVIDIA’s next-gen AI server push. We’re talking potential partnerships with local giants like Foxconn, Quanta, and Wistron to build a $500 BILLION AI server empire in the U.S. over the next four years.
You heard that right. $500 BILLION. That’s not a flex. That’s a supervillain origin story.
Jensen’s likely to double down on NVIDIA’s dominance in AI computing—from ChatGPT-level cloud stuff to edge devices that will make your smart fridge feel like it has a soul. And if history repeats itself, expect him to casually demo something that makes your current rig feel like a potato.
Meanwhile, AMD isn’t just showing up—they’re storming the gates. CEO Lisa Su is expected to reveal AMD’s latest AI PC lineups powered by Ryzen AI processors.
Gamers, don’t zone out. Expect serious GPU muscle in the form of new Radeon reveals and next-gen processors targeting that sweet spot of high FPS and low thermals. Plus, AMD’s also eyeing the enterprise and data center world—because who doesn’t want AI-enhanced cloud systems running your TikTok algorithm?
On the Intel side, Saurabh Kulkarni will be unpacking what Intel’s cooking in the AI labs, with a big focus on generative AI and the emerging AI PC category. Think about ChatGPT, Copilot, and Midjourney—but baked right into your future laptop. If 2023 was the year of talking about AI, 2025 is the year we live with it.
And don’t sleep on Qualcomm. CEO Cristiano Amon is expected to flex hard on-device AI—where the real battleground is forming. Qualcomm’s bet? AI shouldn’t just live in the cloud; it should live in your phone, your car, your toaster. Basically, AI everywhere, all the time, no lag, no problem.
On May 21, things get heady. That’s when the COMPUTEX Forum kicks off with panels featuring the brains behind NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, Texas Instruments, and Taiwan’s own Advantech. They’ll dive deep into robotics, generative AI, edge computing, and more dystopian goodness. If you’re into the future of humanity being shaped by server racks and silicon, this is your Super Bowl.
Spoiler alert: it’s not just about chatbots anymore. Expect serious discussion on AI’s role in smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and how robots will soon outdance us at parties.
Now here’s the tea. Behind the polished booths and rehearsed keynotes, Computex 2025 is also a battleground. As the U.S.-China tech war simmers, Taiwan sits squarely at the center. Companies are being courted by Washington and Beijing alike. Everyone wants a slice of the AI pie, and Taiwan’s chipmakers—TSMC, ASUS, GIGABYTE—are the kingmakers. Expect low-key geopolitics lurking in every “strategic partnership” press release.
Computex 2025 isn’t just a trade show. It’s the pulse-check for where tech—and maybe civilization—is heading. From AI-infused everything to billion-dollar server wars and chip battles disguised as keynotes, this year’s event is promising paradigm shifts, viral moments, and probably a lot of sweaty nerds geeking out over motherboards.
