Registration Open for the 44th AFACT Mid-term Meeting and the Asia-Pacific International Forum on Dual Transformation and New International Cooperation in the Digital Economy
23–27 June 2026 | Tainan, Taiwan

Hosted by Chinese Taipei, the 44th AFACT Mid-term Meeting and the Asia-Pacific International Forum on Dual Transformation and New International Cooperation in the Digital Economy will be held in Tainan City, Taiwan, from 23 to 27 June 2026.
Please find attached the tentative program for the 44th AFACT Mid-term Meeting for your perusal.

We cordially invite AFACT members to participate in this important annual event either in person or remotely.
Please kindly confirm your participation by completing the Online Registration Form by 15 May 2026.

I. Date

23–27 June 2026

II. Venue

Formosa Yacht Hotel
https://www.formosayacht.com.tw/en/
Address: No. 988, Anping Rd., Anping Dist., Tainan City 708, Taiwan

III. Organizer

Asia-Pacific Council for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (AFACT)

IV. Implementing Organization

Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI)

V. Eligibility for Airfare Subsidy

(Limited to the Following Participants)

In appreciation of the valuable contributions made by member economies to UN/CEFACT activities, as well as their longstanding support for AFACT, the AFACT Permanent Secretariat is pleased to provide airfare subsidy support to eligible participants.

The subsidy covers round-trip economy-class airfare from the participant’s home country. Kindly note that participants are requested to purchase their own airline tickets in advance and retain all relevant receipts and supporting documents. Upon arrival in Taiwan, the AFACT Permanent Secretariat will reimburse eligible airfare expenses in cash (USD).

This airfare subsidy support is limited to the following participants:

1. Head of Delegation (HoD) or Acting HoD of a member state
2. One accompanying expert appointed by the HoD of a member state
3. UN/CEFACT Regional Rapporteur for the Pacific
4. UN/CEFACT Regional Rapporteur for South and South-East Asia
5. UN/CEFACT Regional Rapporteur for East and North-East Asia
6. Chair of the BDC, TMC, or CSC Committee of AFACT
7. Chair or Vice Chair of an AFACT Working Group
8. Current or former UN/CEFACT Chair or Vice-Chair
9. Representative or invited guest from UNECE, UN/CEFACT, UNNExT, or UNESCAP
10. UN/CEFACT registered Expert
11. Recipient of the AFACT Lifetime Achievement Award

VI. Subsidies Applicable to All International Participants

Local transportation support will be provided by the AFACT Permanent Secretariat to all international participants, including meet-and-greet service upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), transfers to the Taoyuan High Speed Rail (HSR) Station, coverage of Taiwan HSR ticket fares, and local transfers between Tainan HSR Station and the conference-designated Formosa Yacht Hotel.

All international participants are requested to arrange their own flights to Taiwan.

Arrival Airport: Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taiwan
Arrival Date: 22 June

Meet-and-greet service will be provided only upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on 22 June.
Please note that no transportation or meet-and-greet service will be provided for other arrival dates or at other airports.

Details of the meet-and-greet service will be provided to participants at least seven (7) days prior to 22 June.

Departure Date: 27 or 28 June

Two Return Options on Saturday, 27 June

Option 1: Individual Early Departure to Taipei or Taoyuan on 27 June

Option 2: Group Return Following the Day 2 Schedule on 27 or 28 June

Estimated arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): around 6:00 p.m. on 27 June Participants who are able to catch an evening flight may depart on the same day.  Those who are unable to catch a same-day flight will be arranged to stay overnight at an airport transit hotel in Taoyuan. City Suites will be prioritized, subject to availability. Alternative accommodation may be arranged if needed.

Accommodation

Single-room hotel accommodation for five nights will be provided for all participating expert delegates. Hotel accommodation will be arranged at the conference-designated venue, Formosa Yacht Hotel in Tainan, as well as in Taitung (hotel arrangements currently in progress); both will be provided by the AFACT Permanent Secretariat. Room allocation for each delegation will be subject to availability. The supported stay period will be five nights of accommodation for your participation in the meeting and forum from 22 to 27 June 2026 in Tainan and Taitung, Taiwan.

Meals

Daily hotel breakfasts, lunches arranged during the conference, and scheduled dinners throughout the meeting period will be provided by the AFACT Permanent Secretariat.

Further details, including the detailed meeting agenda for the 44th AFACT Mid-term Meeting and the virtual meeting links, will be shared in due course.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the AFACT Permanent Secretariat at:
E-mail: AFACT-PS@cdri.org.tw

E-mail: afact.asia@gmail.com

Join us!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5wjYg1aXFLV8KrcM9

All participants, whether attending physically or online, are required to complete this registration form and submit it to AFACT Permanent Secretariat no later than 15 May, 2026. 

* Regarding participation arrangements, online participation will be available to ensure broad and inclusive engagement. Details of the online meeting link will be provided to participants at least seven (7) days prior to 22 June.