Non-governmental organizations serve as important promoters of digital transformation, assisting governments and enterprises in digital transformation.

Taipei City recently hosted a "Post-Pandemic Era Tourism, Catering, Crafts, and Low-Carbon Ecology - Cross-Industry ESG Digital Transformation Exchange Meeting." This event saw the participation of government agencies and private enterprises, with Deputy Premier Chen Wen-tsann and Lu Cheng-hua, Director-General of the Digital Development Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, delivering video speeches encouraging private enterprises to promote digital transformation. The event successfully engaged industry leaders and hundreds of enterprises in applying for the Human Resources Development Program, receiving positive responses.

In particular, In One Sustainability Technology Co., Ltd. (JOIN IT) voluntarily provided products and tutorials, including the "JSC Digital Social Card" and the "JOIN IT Platform Mall," which were featured on the Dian You Qu platform by Lingzhi Technology. These digital tools were offered for free to enterprises that completed digital transformation courses, earning appreciation from government officials. Other enterprises, including PeopleEasy Technology, JoyLife, Good Brand Matter, Fontaine Garden, Lulu Wild, and Hi-Q Chunghwa Marine Biotech, also presented their core services and products, allowing attending enterprises to actively request information.

Lingzhi Technology and JOIN IT joined hands with the Taichung Feng Chia Shopping District Tourist Service Cultural Association, the Tien Wei Highway Garden Association in Changhua County, and Chang Lin Innovation Co., Ltd. to sign agreements, representing a privately initiated alliance for the digital transformation of shopping districts. This initiative aims to provide free digital transformation resources after completing the Small Business Human Resources Development Program. Chairman Wang Chao-yi of the Taichung Feng Chia Shopping District Tourist Service Cultural Association expressed hopes for this collaboration to reduce urban-rural disparities.

During the event, Chairman Lin Chi-tsai of Lingzhi Technology stated, "The invited guests have been engaged in low-carbon travel and cross-disciplinary sharing. Through digital transformation, changes in business operations can align with ESG goals. Having diverse voices from various industries provides us with insights to follow." Chairman Hsueh Wei-li of JOIN IT, representing the co-organizing company, shared, "Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan face limitations in funding, manpower, time, and learning opportunities. JOIN IT directly integrates discounts into LINE, offering benefits such as UBER ride discounts or integrated shopping districts. Additionally, the JOIN IT platform has collaborated with over 550 stores, allowing real and tangible benefits. Today's event shared information about the Small Business Human Resources Development Program. We hope SMEs seize this opportunity to apply. All the digital tools you saw today are available for free upon completion of the courses, and we aim to contribute to Taiwan's SMEs."

The event successfully facilitated knowledge exchange and collaboration among government agencies, enterprises, and industry leaders, promoting digital transformation and sustainability in various sectors.

Furthermore, there were four special presentations by government officials, which were a major highlight of the entire event. Wu Chia-ying, Deputy Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, explained digital strategies for micro-enterprises, emphasizing the crucial role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan and the support provided by the administration. She highlighted initiatives such as the Net Zero Carbon Emission Plan and digital transformation, focusing on business districts and urban greening as post-pandemic priorities.

Chen Mei-hsiu, Director-General of the Tourism Bureau of the Taichung City Government, shared insights on making sustainable tourism more than just a slogan. She mentioned that since 2023, the Taichung City Government has prioritized sustainable tourism. The theme of the exchange meeting aligned with the concept of smart tourism. She expressed the government's willingness to serve as a window for cross-platform, cross-industry collaborations. Digital transformation in various sectors, particularly collaborations with enterprise platforms, was highlighted to enhance tourism resources and ensure sustainable tourism is more than just a catchphrase.

Chang Jen-chi, Director of the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center under the Ministry of Culture, presented a topic on green craftsmanship. He emphasized that craftsmanship, centered around people, aims to achieve the values of natural sustainability. Environmental sustainability, circularity in the overall economy, and social sustainability are interconnected. He introduced the concept of "craftsmanship light travel," using craftsmanship as a medium to promote environmental sustainability.

Chiu Hsun-ying, Director of the Taichung Employment Center of the Central, Changhua, and Nantou Regional Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, explained the application process for the Small Business Human Resources Development Program. She urged enterprises to make the most of the free training services provided by the program, emphasizing that over 500 companies have already applied.

The roundtable discussion focused on digital transformation, integrating the Workforce Development Agency's "Enterprise Human Resources Enhancement Program." The event was jointly organized and sponsored by Lingzhi Technology, JOIN IT, and the Chinese Vocational Training Education Innovation and Development Association. A digital transformation alliance for business districts was initiated, with leading industries and SMEs responding positively. Various co-organizing companies contributed diverse digital tools, serving as practical operational resources for digital transformation. Enterprises not yet involved were encouraged to join and respond, with "In One Sustainability Technology Co., Ltd." as the contact point.

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