Welcoming NVIDIA: Mayor Chiang Wan-an Announces Taipei 101 Lighting Celebration

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an was invited to attend the 'NVIDIA GTC Taipei 2026 Jensen Huang Keynote' today. In an interview, he stated that Taipei 101 will be lit up tonight to celebrate the hosting of the NVIDIA GTC conference in Taipei and the establishment of NVIDIA's Taiwan headquarters in the city. Mayor Chiang and his city government team attended the keynote this morning before heading to the Taipei City Council for a general municipal inquiry in the afternoon. When asked about his thoughts, Chiang expressed his honor at being invited, noting that CEO Jensen Huang’s introduction to the future of AI—including the Vera Rubin project, collaborations with Microsoft, and insights into Facebook's AI robots—was highly forward-looking. He added that the city government will continue to build an 'AI-Driven Smart City' as AI integrates into various fields and daily life. Regarding the recent fire at Taipower's Mailiao wind farm on May 31, Chiang addressed energy concerns, stating that Jensen Huang has repeatedly emphasized the need for stable and sufficient power. He noted that this reflects the true voice of the industry. He urged the government to provide a diverse and stable energy mix to meet both industrial and residential needs. When asked if this includes nuclear power, he replied, 'Yes. Of course, it includes nuclear energy; this is the common voice of the industry.'