Participation

Taiwan is the center of global ICT supply chain and COMPUTEX TAIPEI offers the largest number of Taiwanese suppliers; offering complete product supply chain, diverse categories, and high originality. These features are why international buyers attend COMPUTEX TAIPEI and also, what Best Choice Award (BC Award) values the most. In order for overseas buyers to find the most outstanding ICT products quickly in a one-stop platform, the organizers established the BC Award in 2002. The Award also serves as a stimulant for creativity while at the same time assisting the ICT industry expand to international markets. The award-winning products are announced as the “Best of COMPUTEX” and will receive increased publicity, promotional activities and ceremonies.

■ 2024 Schedule

《The above schedule may change without prior notice, please refer to the official site for the latest information》

Applicants must be exhibitors of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2024.

A company may register up to five products for free. If the participating company wishes to enter more products into the BC Award, they will need to pay a fee of NTD 1,000 (before tax) per product.

(1)Applications will not be accepted if the exhibitors withdraw their applications or were not allocated a booth.

(2) If the applicant withdraws or being denied participation from  COMPUTEX TAIPEI after submission, their submission will be automatically regarded as forfeit, and documents will not be returned.

(3) All information submitted must be legitimate and true, any false information submitted will affect eligibility. Any information submitted by the applicant found in infringement of rights, the applicant will be solely be responsible for and legal prosecution.

(4) If the applicants fail to participation in the registration process or follow-up requirements. The organizer reserves the right to cancel the registrations, and subsequently, the award qualifications.

Registered Products：

• Registered products must be a completed product in terms of development and launched to the global market between  28th May 2022 to 3^rd June 2024.
• Winning products must present at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI or COMPUTEX CYBERWORLD promotional activities. If the winners cannot participate in the promotional activities, the organizers reserve the right to cancel their award and grant the honor to the sequential placement.
• Registered products must be guaranteed not to infringe on any intellectual property rights. Applicants must bear all legal liabilities or responsibilities for any lawsuits or legal disputes which may occur. The organizers have the right to cancel the show and the applicants must return the trophies and certificates.

■ The three major highlights of this award are: Functionality, Innovation, and Market Potential. Applicants should select and apply to the corresponding category according to the product's attribute.

■ Each product is limited to apply to a single category.

■ A company may register up to five products for free. If the participating company with to enter more products into BC Award, they will need to pay a fee of NTD1,000(before tax) per product. Each product may only apply for one category and no co-registration between many companies is allowed.

■ Any information provided by the applicants will be handled in strict confidentiality. Application documentations will not be returned, and will be disposed by the organizer upon completion of purpose.

■  If applicants fail to meet the eligibility criteria and insist on sending their materials, the application material will not be returned, and the organizers will cancel the application.

■ All applicants must fill in the required information online, and input content details accurately. Primary assessment is the validation of these materials and any insufficient or incomplete information will negatively affect the results of the assessment.

■ The organizers remain the right to adjust the categories of products in the competition.

■ The organizers reserve the right to amend any rules if necessary.

6. Registration Process

【The following steps must be completed before 3:00 pm on 10th Apr. 2024, failure to complete the process before the deadline will result in immediate disqualification.】

■ Members of Jury of Best Choice Award (hereinafter referred to as the jury) are selected by the organizers from government and academic experts to take charge of the related work such as selection and review.

■ Stages of assessment：

(1) Qualification Review: The organizer will review applicants' qualifications, and adjust their product category if necessary.

(2) Primary Assessment: The judges will review and assess the registration materials.

(3) Final Assessment: Companies that pass the Preliminary Assessment have to present their product attributes and demonstrate their product. Referring to the results of the Preliminary and Final Assessment, the jury members will vote on the winners.

■ Results of the three-stage assessment will be announced online, officials will notify finalists to participate in the next stage assessment. The applicants should pay attention to the announcement and schedule of the activities in order to facilitate adequate preparation.

■ If the registered products proceed to the Final Assessment but fail to participate in the assessment briefings or follow-up requirements, the organizer will suspend the company from entering the competition for one year.

■ Application Fee:

 All company may register up to five products for free. If the participating company wishes to enter more products into the BC Award, they will need to pay a fee of NTD1,000(before tax) per product.

■ Promotional fee for winners:30,000 NTD per product (before tax)

All winners must pay a promotional fee , as well as cooperate with the organizer to submit promotion document. Promotional fees are used in activities such as the promotional activities, Details are as follows:

(1) Winning products must present at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI or COMPUTEX CYBERWORLD promotional activities. If the winners cannot participate in the promotional activities, the organizers reserve the right to cancel their award and grant the honor to the sequential placement.

(2) Those who do not pay the promotion fee will not be able promote themselves in any promotional activities or broadcasts held by the organizer. The organizer reserves the right to cancel their award, qualifications, and registrations and award the second winner instead.

(3) Payment deadline: Please complete the payment processes within 5 business days after receiving the payment notice.

(4) Payment information

Account name: Taipei Computer Association
Bank name and branch: Cathay United Bank (013), Dunnan branch (0534)
Bank Account (14 digits): 824033 + Company registration number (8 digits)
Note: any bank fees incurred will be paid by the applicants, including the bank charges.