Taiwan and France held their second Science and Technology Conference on April 20–21 in Grenoble. The event was co-organized by Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) and the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA). Scientists and industry representatives from both sides gathered to exchange ideas across eight strategic fields, including quantum technologies and semiconductors.
The two-day bilateral event brought together nearly 200 participants, including institutional leaders, scientists, and industry representatives. Attendees worked to strengthen existing partnerships and set joint research and innovation priorities for 2026–2027. Taiwan sent a 75-person delegation led by the Minister of Science and Technology.
Key Taiwanese participants included NSTC Minister Dr. Cheng-Wen Wu, France-based Taipei Representative Dr. Pei-Chih Hao, and NIAR President Dr. Hung-Yin Tsai. On the French side, notable attendees included UGA President Prof. Yassine Lakhnech, Deputy CEO of CEA Dr. Bruno Feignier, and Inria CEO Dr. Bruno Sportisse. CEO of Inserm Prof. Didier Samuel and President of the Committee for Major Research Infrastructures Dr. Michel Guidal also attended.
The conference covered eight strategic domains: quantum technologies, semiconductors, health, ocean sciences, energy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space. It follows the inaugural edition held in Taipei two years ago and marks the first time the forum has convened on French soil. The bilateral partnership was formally established through a Franco-Taiwanese science and technology cooperation agreement signed in 2023.
Grenoble was chosen as the host city for its highly integrated research ecosystem, combining fundamental research, industry, and world-class infrastructure. UGA and CEA together embody the complementary, high-density cooperation model that both nations seek to expand. The forum aims to move beyond existing frameworks and collectively shape the direction of bilateral research and innovation in the years ahead.
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