Taiwán Day highlights smart city and digital health projects for Concepción

The second edition of Taiwán Day, held at Universidad San Sebastián, showcased international collaboration projects focused on smart cities and digital health to drive economic development in the Biobío region.

Key initiatives discussed include the potential development of a digital twin for Concepción to support urban planning and management. The event also addressed the integration of artificial intelligence and new technologies into healthcare services.

Participants included public and private sector representatives, academic specialists, and officials. Gonzalo Sanhueza, Associate Academic Vice-Rector of Universidad San Sebastián, noted that the event facilitates cooperation between municipalities, the university, and the Taiwan Trade Office in Chile to improve community quality of life. Concepción Mayor Héctor Muñoz expressed support for utilizing Taiwanese technological tools to enhance urban management and health services.