Film Screening: A Chip Odyssey
Nov 9, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Balsillie School of International Affairs - CIGI Auditorium
67 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2, Canada
Free with registration
Organized by Canadian Taiwanese Career Association
Hosted by the Balsillie School of International Affairs, this event is a perfect chance to explore vital Canada-Taiwan connections.
This powerful documentary traces Taiwan’s extraordinary journey from humble beginnings and international isolation to becoming a critical pillar of the global digital world, through a high-stakes collective gamble that shaped the future of technology. Why does this matter to Canada? Taiwan’s semiconductor industry powers everything from smartphones to AI and defence systems worldwide. As Canada strengthens its tech and innovation ecosystem, understanding Taiwan’s story highlights opportunities for deeper collaboration in semiconductors, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
Monday, November 9, 5:30–8:30 pm (doors 5:00 pm), CIGI Auditorium, 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo. Free admission; register on Eventbrite. Post-screening remarks from DG Liang of TECO, then Q&A.