What is COMPUTEX and What to Expect from Acer at COMPUTEX 2025?

Edmund_McGowan

It’s that time of year again, the season of…COMPUTEX! Whether you’re a seasoned computer expo vet, or a newbie bound for the green shores of Formosa to visit COMPUTEX 2025, you’re in the right place. Asia’s leading exhibition of AIoT and startups is back, and ready to showcase the latest, greatest technological innovations from all over the globe. This year’s expo will have 1,400 exhibitors from 29 countries or regions, and is going to be bigger and better than ever. COMPUTEX 2025 will focus on the latest tech trends: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility. 

If you’re COMPUTEX-curious, read on to discover all you need to know about COMPUTEX 2025, including the history, location, and dates of the expo, as well as how to get a hold of tickets. We'll finish up by giving you a sneak preview into what Acer will be getting up to at this year's COMPUTEX, as well as a glimpse of a few yet to be revealed devices. Let’s get amongst it!

What is COMPUTEX?

As you may have already gathered, COMPUTEX is the leading global ICT and IoT expo. This annual computer exhibition, is also known as COMPUTEX Taipei, and the Taipei International Information Technology Show.

Starting out as the Taipei Computer Show way back in 1981, the expo has grown in scope and scale in line with global developments, from floppy disks to AI & Robotics. Named COMPUTEX in 1986, the expo began showcasing Taiwanese SMB’s products, rapidly growing into a truly international expo. Today, COMPUTEX is one of the biggest and most important platforms worldwide for computer manufacturers to showcase their goods to the world.

Acer has been an integral part of the COMPUTEX picture since they first exhibited their 8-bit and 16-bit Chinese and English PCs at the expo way back in 1984. Enough looking back into the past, let’s look forward to the expo and find out more key info!

Where is COMPUTEX 2025?

Taipei is a big place, but not to worry. If you plan to visit the expo, then you’ll need to make your way to Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1), and Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2). Here’s a useful map of the exhibition areas for COMPUTEX 2025. To get to COMPUTEX 2025, we recommend taking advantage of Taipei’s fantastic public transport system, here’s TaiNEX’s very own transport guide, to get you to the expo from downtown, or straight from the airport.

When is COMPUTEX 2025?

We’ve covered the where, but what about the when? This year’s expo is slightly earlier than last year’s, and will run from 20 May to 23 May 2025 from 9.30 am - 5.30 pm. Be sure to check out the COMPUTEX Activity Calendar, as there are many events before the 20 May, notably NVIDIA CEO Keynote, by Jensen Huang. Take note, some events and keynotes will take place at locations outside of the TaiNEX halls, mostly at select locations within Nangang district.

Tickets, please?

If you’re coming to COMPUTEX, you’ll need a ticket. Industry professionals planning to visit COMPUTEX 2025 should register online before 00:00 (UTC+8) on May 19. To register, please follow these simple steps:  

• Pre-register at www.computextaipei.com.tw (Visitor → Pre-Registration).  
• First, register as a TAITRA member (for free), then follow the steps to complete the registration process. 
• A confirmation email will be sent with a QR code and a Pre-registration Number. 
• Please show the QR code along with two business cards in exchange for a visitor's badge.  
• Each email account can be registered only once. 
• On-site Registration: Open from May 19 to 23. Simply fill out the information at the on-site registration counter. 

The general public (18 years and above) are welcome to attend COMPUTEX 2025 on May 23. Tickets may be purchased on the day, and cost NT$200 per person, while concession tickets are NT$100 each. You can also pre-register here for tickets. Finally, follow the COMPUTEX code! Not computer code, but the code of conduct: No offensive-smelling clothing, slippers, or carrying unhygienic items that negatively affect the exhibition environment!

Acer @COMPUTEX 2025

If you’re coming to the expo, be sure to visit Acer at COMPUTEX 2025 on the 4F of Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 at booth M0104. This year we’ll be unveiling some truly groundbreaking devices. Let’s take a quick peek at two of the most exciting laptops you’re likely to run into at the expo, the 2025 Predator Triton 14, and the Swift Edge 14. 

Predator Triton 14 AI

Attention gamers! This 14 inch creativity and gaming powerhouse is purpose-built for creative pros and gamers on the go. The ultimate solution for AI-powered play and creation, the Triton 14 AI is a Copilot+ PC that comes with (up to) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, delivering a whopping 798 AI TOPS. Dripping with AI credibility, this is the beast to simply smash the competition with (up to) Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU (48 AI TOPS). 

Breathtaking visuals come as standard, thanks to the 14.5" OLED display with a WQXGA+ resolution of 2880 x 1800. The Triton 14 AI also boasts (up to) 32 GB RAM and (up to) 2 TB SSD, so whatever you do, this laptop will help you do it better. We could ramble on for days about the many stunning features of the Triton 14 AI, but we’ll leave it at that for today, come see for yourself at COMPUTEX 2025.

Swift Edge 14 AI

When it comes to working on the go, the Swift Edge 14 AI will help you maximize your productivity and secure your data wherever your work takes you. Lightweight, durable and eminently capable, the Swift Edge 14 AI is a Copilot+ PC that delivers a speedy, sleek, and slim laptop experience. The tapered high grade magnesium-aluminum chassis is ultra-slim (9.3mm-16.6mm), with a 180-degree hinge on the 3K OLED display. This display is a world first, featuring both anti-glare and anti-reflection technology.

Equipped with an Intel Lunar Lake processor with 48 TOPS NPU and Intel Arc graphics with 1.5x performance gain, the Swift Edge 14 features next gen AI that can handle any task you throw at it. If you’re serious about your business productivity and efficiency, then get a serious secured-core PC, the Swift Edge 14.

Next stop: COMPUTEX 2025

We hope you’ve enjoyed getting the lowdown on this year's expo. If you’re coming to COMPUTEX 2025, make sure you register ahead of time, and be sure to visit Acer on the 4F of Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 at booth M0104. Remember, COMPUTEX 2025 runs from 20 May to 23 May 2025 from 9.30 am - 5.30 pm. See you there!