2026 Europe Taiwan Image Show to Debut in Poland, First Drone Safety Zone Established

(Central News Agency, reporter Xie Yixuan, Taipei, June 11) The 2026 Europe Taiwan Image Show will land in Poland for the first time, grandly scheduled for the 22nd in Warsaw. This year's exhibition will establish a Drone and Safety Zone for the first time. Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Jiang Wen-jo stated that this edition of the Image Show has attracted over 100 exhibitors, with first-time exhibitors accounting for more than half. Director of the Polish Office in Taipei, Janusz Bilski, expressed hope that various Taiwanese industries, including advanced sectors like semiconductors, will invest in Poland.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs held the kick-off press conference for the "2026 Europe Taiwan Image Show" today. In her address, Deputy Minister Jiang Wen-jo stated that the Image Show is an important platform for deepening connections between Taiwanese manufacturers and the international industry. Although Taiwan and Poland are 8,500 kilometers apart, both sides possess strong economic resilience and continuously pursue innovation and progress; distance is not an issue.

Jiang noted that the Ministry of Economic Affairs has had frequent interactions with Poland in recent years. The Ministry assists manufacturers in overseas expansion, with the core principle being "rooted in Taiwan," then expanding globally and marketing worldwide. This year marks the first time the Taiwan Image Show is being held in Poland, attracting over 100 exhibitors, with first-time exhibitors exceeding half, demonstrating the industry's strong interest in the Polish and Central European markets.

Chang Hsiao-chien, Director of the Market Development Department at the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), stated that this Taiwan Image Show is the second time it has been held in Europe and the first in Warsaw. The exhibition's main theme is 3R (Resilient, Reliable, Rebuild), featuring 8 exhibition zones including Smart Manufacturing. Among them, the Taiwan Image Show has established a Drone and Safety Zone for the first time, integrating Taiwan's industrial capabilities.

Director of the Polish Office in Taipei, Janusz Bilski, stated that this exhibition brings together Taiwan's top companies and innovative talents in the heart of Poland, presenting an excellent opportunity to deepen bilateral ties.

Bilski introduced that since joining the EU in 2004, Poland has become one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe and officially entered the global top 20 economies last year. As one of Taiwan's most important partners in the EU, Poland is ready to serve as a gateway for Taiwanese businesses to enter the European market.

In an interview after the press conference, Bilski welcomed all Taiwanese companies to invest in Poland, including advanced industries like semiconductors, which Poland also looks forward to. He mentioned that the Polish electric vehicle company ElectroMobility Poland S.A. (EMP) will cooperate with Taiwan's Foxconn in the electric vehicle sector, which is also an important project for Poland.

Bilski noted that many Polish companies are also interested in investing in Taiwan. A large Polish business delegation is expected to visit Taiwan in November, hoping to facilitate more two-way investments. (Editor: Pan Yi-ching) 1150611