KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan Digital Night brought more than 150 tech workers, founders and creators to a rooftop pool bar on Nov. 8, turning the TAi Urban Resort’s 24th floor into one of southern Taiwan’s most international gatherings of the year.
The three-hour event, organized by Nomad Taiwan with support from Kaohsiung coworking hub Second Space, drew an estimated 30 to 35 percent foreign participation. Attendees included software engineers, UI/UX designers, startup teams and long-term digital nomads living across Taiwan.
The program featured three rotating discussion zones: an AI circle focused on agents and productivity tools, a Taiwan culture corner offering whisky tasting and lifestyle tips, and a digital-nomad Q&A where policy volunteers explained the Digital Nomad Visa, Gold Card and long-stay options.
Taiwan has been trying to pull more remote workers into the country, and Kaohsiung is quietly becoming part of that story. The city has new coworking spaces popping up, better transit, and a growing mix of locals and foreigners who actually stick around instead of just passing through.
For Taiwan, gatherings like Digital Night are a small but clear sign that the country is starting to show up on the same radar as places like Chiang Mai or Seoul for people who work online. And for Kaohsiung, it shows the south isn’t just catching up — it’s starting to make its own case as a place where people can live, build things, and plug into a community without the pace or price of Taipei.
Organizers said the event aligns with national efforts to position Taiwan as a competitive base for global remote workers. Kaohsiung’s edition follows similar gatherings in Taipei, Tainan, Taitung and Hualien, expanding the digital-nomad ecosystem beyond northern Taiwan.
Taiwan’s broader strategy also plays into the shift. The government’s rollout of digital-nomad-friendly visa pathways and English-friendly service initiatives has made it easier for remote professionals to stay longer and work legally. While Taipei still draws the bulk of international attention, events like Digital Night suggest Kaohsiung is beginning to attract its own share of the global nomad crowd.
Second Space has become one of the main anchors for remote workers in Kaohsiung, mixing a tech-focused coworking vibe with a community that actually talks to each other. .The venue attracts a mix of local startup teams and short-term visitors, offering 24-hour access which is essential for remote workers. For the Digital Night event, Second Space acted as the local community partner and is expected to host several smaller follow-up gatherings for participants who plan to remain in Kaohsiung.
