2024 Taichung Member Meeting & Connections Summit

Evening Reception


6:00 PM

Networking Dinner Sponsored by STMicroelectronics. Experience a culinary journey through a fresh local food feast, capturing the flavors of the seasons in Taiwan's fine dining buffet. Delight in over a hundred dishes, including harbor-to-table seafood selections, chef's signature dishes, and an array of exquisite pastries—an exceptional opportunity for networking that you won't want to miss.

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Where:

Taichung, Taiwan

No.99, Chaofu Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City. Taiwan 407024

When:

Mon, May 13, 2024 - Wed, May 15, 2024


Co-located with the RAIN Alliance Member Meeting, the NFC Forum will host it's Spring 2024 Member Meeting to create community, develop common interest in new markets, and make F2F progress on shared work products. All Members are invited for a three day program starting on Monday that includes Committee, SIG, and Working Group meetings and networking receptions followed on Wednesday with the Connections Summit.

Agenda

We look forward to having NFC Forum members join for a week of in-person sessions. Please note the following schedule:

  • Monday, May 13

    • 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM | NFC Forum Working Meetings: Committees, Working Groups, Task Forces, and SIGs will be meeting throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday

  • Tuesday, May 14

    • 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM | NFC Forum Working Meetings

    • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | NFC Forum Closing Plenary

    • 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | NFC Forum Networking Reception

  • Wednesday, May 15 - Connections Summit with NFC Forum and RAIN Alliance

  • Thursday, May 16

    • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | NFC Forum Board of Directors Meeting

  • Each active Task Force, Working Group, Committee, and Board of Directors with outstanding work items has a session at every Member Meeting. Visit the All Member Calendar for the specific Committee / Working Group / Task Force for individual session details.

*Please note, the detailed schedule below may be updated at any time. All meeting times are in Taiwan Standard Time.​​​​​​

 

Venue Information

The NFC Forum Member Meeting, Connections Summit and Board Meeting are all hosted at The LIN hotel located at No.99, Chaofu Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407024. The hotel's phone number is  +886 975 555 512 and can be found on the web at www.thelin.com.tw

Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taichung International Airport (RMQ), and Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) are three major international airports in Taiwan each with various iteneraries to reach Taichung City.

Lodging Information

We recommend the following hotels for your stay in Taichung. Please book as soon as possible to take advantage of discounted booking rates and secure your accommodation.

To secure your reservation – for The Lin, The Huan or The Fairfield, please email your request to the contact persons listed below. For the Holiday Inn – please book online via the link below.  Please note USD rate is approximate based on 30 exchange rate. Charges are made in NTD and subject to the exchange rate at the time of booking.

Before traveling to Taichung please ensure you have received confirmation of your reservation from the hotel you have selected.

The LIN

Nightly Rates

Deluxe King USD$135
Deluxe Twin USD$152
Deluxe Family USD$202
Executive Deluxe King USD$168

Booking Contact

Email Anita Chuang at sales03@thelin.com.tw with subject line: "Room Reservation for Connections Summit"

General Information

Address: No.99, Chaofu Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407024
Phone number: +886 975 555 512
Website

The HUAN

Nightly Rates

Deluxe Room USD$125
Executive Suite USD$183
Chairman Executive Suite  USD$267

Booking Contact

Email Judie Nien at judienien@the-huan.com with SUBJECT Line: "Room Reservation for Connections Summit"

General Information

Address: No. 818, Sec. 3, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407
Phone number: +886 939 554 504
Website

Fairfield by Marriott

Nightly Rates

5% off standard rates – Average rate: $142 (The room price fluctuates based on reservation requirements)

Booking Contact

Email Daniel Chou at Daniel.Chou@fairfieldinn.com with SUBJECT Line: "Room Reservation for Connections Summit"

General Information

Address: No 1155 Section 2 Huanzhong Road, Xitun District, Taichung, 40765
Phone number: +8864-3606-5189 ext#2806
Website

Holiday Inn Express

Nightly Rates

12% off standard rates - Average rate: $130 (The room price fluctuates based on reservation requirements).

Booking Contact

Book online at Connections Summit Attendees

General Information

Address: No.28, Lane 33, Fuxing North 3rd Street, Xitun District, Taichung
Phone number: + 886-4-27083911
Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Visitor Information

Q: Do I need a visa to enter Taiwan for this conference?

A: Citizens of certain countries and territories need a visa to visit or transit in Taiwan. Please check your country’s requirements when booking travel.

Q: How do I get to the venue from the airport?

A: Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taichung International Airport (RMQ), and Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) are three major international airports in Taiwan. The LIN hotel offers a pick-up and drop-off service to and from all the three major airports. This service can be booked via the concierge: concierge@thelin.com.tw

Below is the transportation information from each airport to the venue hotel in Taichung.

Taoyuan International Airport (TPE):

  1. Take the Airport MRT from Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 (A12) or Terminal 2 (A13) southbound to Taoyuan HSR Station (A18).

  2. Transfer to Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) and take a train from Taoyuan Station southbound to Taichung Station. (about 40 minutes)

  3. From Taichung Station, you can take a taxi, approximately 8km, about a 15-minute drive to the venue hotel, THE LIN.

Taichung International Airport (RMQ):

  1. You can take a taxi, approximately 15km, about a 30-minute drive to the venue hotel, THE LIN.

Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH):

  1. Take the Red Line of Kaohsiung MRT from Kaohsiung International Airport (R4) southbound to Zuoying (R16).

  2. Take the Red Line of Kaohsiung MRT from Kaohsiung International Airport (R4) southbound to Zuoying (R16).

  3. From Taichung Station, you can take a taxi, approximately 8km, about a 15-minute drive to the venue hotel, THE LIN.

Meeting Information

Q: What is the dress code for the meeting?

A: Business casual attire is encouraged for all meetings and evening events.

Q: I have special dietary needs. Who can help me?

A: You will be able to let us know any dietary needs when you register online through our registration system.

Q: My company requires an invoice or signed receipt. Who can help me?

A: Email the Events Team at events@nfc-forum.org with this request.

Q: May I have a list of attendees?

A: During registration, all attendees are asked if they wish to share their contact information with fellow attendees. This list (of those who wished to share their contact details) will be available at the registration desk upon request.

Q:Will there be internet access in the meeting room space?

A: The NFC Forum will be providing attendees with Wi-Fi while at the meetings (in the meeting space only). Details will be provided onsite.

Q: Will I be able to access my company’s VPN if I use the NFC Forum’s Wi-Fi for the meeting?

A: Yes, you should be able to connect to your company’s VPN when using the Wi-Fi; please check with your IT team before traveling to ensure you have everything you need to connect.

Member Information

Q:My company is not a member yet. How do I sign up?

A: To sign up as a new member:

  1. Review our membership benefits from the Member Join page.

  2. Select “Join Now” under the membership level you would like to apply or, scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the Membership Application & Agreement.

  3. Complete the application and click Submit Application at the bottom. Be sure to enter your phone numbers. Your email domain name MUST match the domain name(s) listed on your company’s membership application or you cannot sign up.

  4. You will receive a welcome email with login information to the Member Workspace. Log on and change your password.

  5. If you have a problem, contact admin@nfc-forum.org.

Q: My company is already a member, but I do not have an account in the Member Workspace. How can I sign up for an account?

A: You can create an account one of two ways:

  • Reach out to your company’s Primary Contact. Primary Contacts of member companies have access to update rosters and add/remove users from the Member Workspace under the “Company Admin” tab.

  • Sign up for an account on the Workspace login page. Please note that you will need to use a valid company e-mail.

Q: How can I join a Committee or Working Group?

A: Members can make a request directly from the NFC Forum website. Options are available according to your membership level.

Q: Should I still record my attendance at Committee / Working Group / Task Force meetings?

A: Yes, attendance should still be recorded. To record your attendance:

Log into the Workspace. From All Members Home > “View Workgroups” on left panel Select group > Calendar > Select event > “Record my attendance as present”