In response to the rapid advancement of AI, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) held a press conference today on June 26, on the first floor of the Shiuchi Building, centered on the theme: “AI Sets Sail, Southern Taiwan Leads the Way—Cultivating Sustainable AI Talent Across All Industries.” This event marked the official launch of Taiwan’s first AI implementation platform specifically designed for high schools and vocational education. It also gathered hundreds of representatives from industry, government, academia, and principals of junior high and vocational schools, injecting new momentum into Taiwan’s AI education and jointly opening a new chapter in its development.
【President Nen-Fu Huang, the “AI Education Maker,” delivered a keynote speech at the launch of the “AI Maker Platform,” explaining the goal of building a zero-threshold AI platform to popularize AI education across high schools and vocational institutions.】
Professor Nen-Fu Huang, President of STUST, shared his vision for AI education at the event. He emphasized the three key features of the “AI Maker Platform”: zero-code operation, one-stop implementation, and cross-device deployment—dramatically lowering the barrier to AI learning. Students can complete the entire process, from data collection and labeling to training and model deployment, without writing complex code. This not only enhances learning efficiency but also brings AI technology directly into the classroom. President Huang highlighted that STUST aims to cultivate “AI talents for all industries”—not only technically skilled professionals, but also cross-disciplinary problem-solvers with strong communication skills and learning adaptability. The platform supports a range of teaching scenarios, including integration into high school and vocational courses, AI maker workshops, capstone projects, and competition training. This enables teachers to teach effectively and students to learn with purpose, advancing both the popularization and deepening of AI education.
【At the launch, President Huang demonstrated the use of AR technology and smart glasses in smart agriculture, showing how these innovations can reduce labor burdens for farmers and significantly enhance productivity—highlighting the vast potential of AI across diverse industries.】
STUST extended a warm invitation to high schools and vocational schools nationwide to join the “AI Maker Platform and Computing Power Sharing Alliance.” Together with STUST, they aim to transform Taiwan’s educational landscape—from cultivating AI learners to fostering AI innovators. Through this comprehensive integration of education and technology, STUST continues to play a leading role in Taiwan’s AI ecosystem, driving substantial impacts in both industry and academia.
【President Huang also shared insights into his ongoing work in smart agriculture and his broader vision for AI applications across all industries, presenting a forward-looking blueprint for cultivating “sustainable AI talents.”】
【AI education took center stage as STUST welcomed leaders from all sectors! To foster “AI talents across all industries,” major government bodies like the National Center for High-Performance Computing and the Institute for Information Industry, along with industry leaders such as Jorjin Technologies and Phison Electronics, joined over 100 representatives—including principals from National Ilan University, National Tainan First Senior High School, and Tainan Municipal Minde High School. They gathered at STUST to witness the historic launch of the “AI Maker Platform” and the signing of the “Computing Power Sharing Alliance,” demonstrating a strong commitment to cross-sector collaboration in advancing practical AI education.】
The event drew a full house and was unprecedented in scale. It brought together leaders from industry, government, academia, and educational institutions to witness a major milestone in Taiwan’s AI education journey. Among the distinguished guests were Wen-long Liang, Chairman of Jorjin Technologies; Hui-ling Chuang, President of Wenzao University of Languages; and Zhi-cheng Chen, Vice President for Medical Teaching at Chi Mei Hospital, Chi Mei Medical Foundation—each of whom delivered inspiring remarks in person.
【Cross-domain integration: President Hui-ling Chuang of Wenzao University of Languages offersed her congratulations. President Hui-ling Chuang of Wenzao University of Languages attended the launch press conference of STUST's “AI Maker Platform” and delivered a speech highlighting the importance of cultivating cross-disciplinary AI and language talents. She expressed her delight in seeing the active involvement of the vocational education system in advancing AI education.】
【AI empowers healthcare: Zhi-cheng Chen, Vice President of Chi Mei Hospital, shared the future of medical AI applications. Zhi-cheng Chen, Vice President of Teaching at Chi Mei Hospital, also spoke at the launch press conference, elaborating on the vast potential of AI in the medical field. He emphasized the need to cultivate more AI-capable professionals in healthcare through the “AI Maker Platform,” in order to jointly drive the development of smart medical solutions.】
【Industry leaders partner with STUST to shape the future of AI education.
Wen-long Liang, Chairman of Jorjin Technologies, addressed the audience at the event, sharing industry perspectives on the urgent need for AI talent. He praised STUST’s initiative to establish a hands-on AI training platform, affirming the industry's strong support for industry-academia collaboration to propel AI development in Taiwan.】
In addition, key representatives from major industries and government agencies attended the event, including the National Center for High-Performance Computing, Dayang Strategic Investment Consulting Co., Ltd., Shenghui Federation of ROC, Quick Electronics Co., Ltd., the Institute for Information Industry, the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, Phison Electronics Co., Ltd., the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry-Academic Research and Development Alliance (TIARA), Junshing Trading Co., Ltd., DotCenter Technology Co., Ltd., Chiannong Technology Co., Ltd., Shiangshin Technology Co., Ltd., and Baode Technology Co., Ltd. Their presence demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting practical AI education across diverse sectors.
【Industry leaders joined forces at STUST to witness the historic launch of the “AI Maker Platform” and the signing of the “Computing Power Sharing Alliance,” showcasing their unified support for cross-domain AI education initiatives.】
The event also received enthusiastic responses from educational institutions nationwide. Participants included representatives from National Ilan University, Wenzao University of Languages, National Tainan Nursing College, and other higher education institutions; as well as high schools and vocational schools such as National Tainan First High School, National Tainan Girls’ High School, National Chia-Chi High School, National Tainan High School of Commerce, Kaohsiung Zhongshan Industrial and Commercial School, and National Tuku Commercial and Industrial School. Principals from junior high and vocational schools, including Tainan Municipal Minde Junior High School, Houjia Junior High School, and Da Ciao Junior High School, also gathered to witness this important milestone in AI education.
In their speeches, many distinguished guests commended STUST’s proactive efforts in promoting AI education. They expressed full support for the long-term development of the “Computing Power Sharing Alliance,” an initiative led by STUST to integrate computing resources into educational settings. By building an AI cloud supercomputing platform, the alliance aims to remove hardware limitations from AI learning and create a new model of inter-school collaboration and technological advancement.
Professor Nen-Fu Huang, President of STUST, is a pioneer in the field of AI-powered smart agriculture. With a strong background in information engineering, he deeply understands the transformative power of AI across industries. Guided by a forward-looking vision, he positioned STUST as a “practical AI technology university.” Recognized with the prestigious “K. T. Li AI Special Contribution Award,” President Huang's exceptional leadership has been highly praised by academia and embraced by industry. STUST is also one of 17 universities partnered with NVIDIA, highlighting his strategic foresight and outstanding contributions in AI development. President Huang has received repeated recognition in the media and was named the “AI Education Maker” by Global Vision Magazine, further affirming his influential role in promoting AI education across Taiwan.
【At the launch press conference for the “AI Maker Platform,” President Nen-Fu Huang of STUST delivered a visionary address. He not only shared insights into the future of AI education but also mentioned the notable moment when CEO Jensen Huang of NVIDIA tried on AR glasses. He demonstrated the key applications of AR technology in smart agriculture, showcasing the boundless potential of AI in transforming various industries.】