Computex 2026 set for June 2–5 in Taipei

COMPUTEX 2026 opens in Taipei on June 2 and runs through June 5, according to the show’s official website. Organizers said the event will span Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2, TWTC Hall 1 and the Taipei International Convention Center under the theme “AI Together.” (computextaipei.com.tw) The Gadgeteer said this year’s show is close enough that laptop buyers may want to wait for keynote announcements before making a purchase. (the-gadgeteer.com) Its May 20 preview pointed to expected notebook news tied to NVIDIA’s N1X and Intel’s Nova Lake, while cautioning that products shown on stage may not be available immediately at retail. (tech-critter.com) ### Which dates and venues are locked in for the show? COMPUTEX said March 3 that the 2026 event will take place June 2–5 in Taipei across four venues in the city’s Nangang and Xinyi districts. The organizer’s site also said pre-registration is open and described the show as focused on AI, robotics, mobility and next-generation technology. (computextaipei.com.tw) The official show profile says 1,500 exhibitors and 6,000 booths are planned. The Gadgeteer cited the same figures and said new Robotics and TechXperience zones at TWTC Hall 1 would add to the event’s “physical AI” emphasis. (the-gadgeteer.com) ### Why are laptop shoppers being told to wait? The Gadgeteer said May 20 that buyers considering a gaming laptop should hold off until Computex keynotes clarify what new mobile platforms are coming next. The publication said NVIDIA’s N1X and Intel’s Nova Lake were among the developments expected to shape the next wave of notebooks, particularly for users weighing battery life against graphics performance. (computextaipei.com.tw) Notebookcheck and Igor’s Lab, citing leaks and supply-chain reporting, also said NVIDIA’s N1X was expected to be shown at Computex 2026, though both said broad retail availability could come later. (computextaipei.com.tw) Those reports remain unconfirmed by NVIDIA on the record in the sources reviewed. ### What has been said publicly about NVIDIA N1X and Intel Nova Lake? The Gadgeteer’s preview named NVIDIA N1X and Intel Nova Lake as the laptop platforms to watch at the show. It described the expected pitch around longer battery life without giving up GPU capability, but said launch timing and shipping windows were still likely to vary by vendor. (the-gadgeteer.com) Digital Foundry reported last month that leaked details pointed to N1 and N1X chips tied to NVIDIA’s low-power, high-performance ARM effort with MediaTek. That report was based on leaks rather than an official launch announcement. (notebookcheck.net) ### What else is happening around COMPUTEX besides product launches? Newegg and MSI said they are staging a 2026 PC Builder international showdown in Taipei during COMPUTEX. Tech-Critter reported the event would include international PC creators, modders and simulator specialists, along with public-facing RTX 5080 giveaways and a Red Bull Formula 1 simulator experience. (the-gadgeteer.com) A Gleam giveaway page tied to Newegg says entries for the “2026 PC Builder Championship” end on June 5, with an MSI RTX 5080 listed as the first prize. The same page lists additional prizes including an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and DDR5 memory kits. (digitalfoundry.net) ### What should readers watch once the show starts? June 2 is the date to watch for keynote disclosures from laptop and chip vendors, because those presentations will determine which announcements are product-ready and which remain previews. COMPUTEX said the show runs through June 5, and Newegg’s related giveaway also closes that day. (computextaipei.com.tw) (gleam.io) (tech-critter.com)