Across Taiwan’s AI ecosystem, extraordinary women are building the chips, the intelligence, and the applications transforming every industry. Yet opportunities to connect across infrastructure, software, research, investment, and enterprise remain surprisingly rare.
AI & SHE Circle was created to change that — not another conference or networking event, but a community built around thoughtful conversations, meaningful relationships, and shared experiences. To mark its beginning, we chose to gather around a table.
Not another conference. A table.
Together with michelin-starred restaurant Mountain & Sea House and Japanese culinary curator Sayaka Wada, we’ve created a limited Taiwan × Japan breakfast experience — where heritage meets innovation, and technology meets hospitality.
Culinary and Hospitality Partner
Our founding table is hosted at Michelin-starred Mountain & Sea House, with a menu co-created with Japanese culinary curator Sayaka Wada — a conversation between two cultures, served course by course.
Mountain and Sea House | 山海樓
One of Taiwan’s few restaurants to hold both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star, Mountain & Sea House is dedicated to preserving Taiwan’s culinary heritage while reimagining it for today. Inspired by the island’s landscapes, native ingredients, and rich culinary traditions, the restaurant offers a refined, contemporary interpretation of Taiwanese cuisine.
Committed to seasonal cooking and sustainable sourcing, Mountain & Sea House works closely with local farmers and producers to showcase the finest ingredients Taiwan has to offer. By honoring time-honored recipes while embracing modern techniques, each menu reflects the richness of Taiwan’s diverse culinary heritage and the evolving story of Taiwanese cuisine.
Sayaka Wada | 和田彩加
Originally from Japan’s Kansai region and now based in Tokyo, Sayaka Wada is a culinary curator and the CEO of BETTEI.
She trained in pastry at **Le Cordon Bleu in both Paris and London, and over the past two decades has built a career spanning restaurant management, culinary curation, and food culture. From operating acclaimed restaurants such as Wadaya Bettei Nishiazabu and Sukiyaki Soshiji in Osaka’s Kitashinchi, to curating exclusive dining experiences for American Express’s invitation-only KIWAMI program, her work has taken her to some of the world’s most exciting culinary destinations, including Tokyo, New York, Miami, and Bangkok.
In recent years, Sayaka has dedicated herself to preserving and sharing the tradition of Obanzai— Japanese home cooking. Through collaborations across industries and cultures, she brings the warmth and simplicity of everyday Japanese cuisine to tables around the world.
Event Details
Three reasons to come to the table.
- A Taiwan × Japan Crossover Menu 臺日清粥旬味宴
The first to experience a Japan × Taiwan obanzai experience — an exclusive seasonal menu created by Michelin-starred Mountain & Sea House and culinary curator Sayaka Wada. - A cross-industry Founding Table
Meet sixty women shaping the future of AI across the ecosystem — from semiconductors and hardware to research, investment, enterprise, and policy. - Heritage Meets Innovation
A one-of-a-kind gathering where Taiwan, Japan, technology, and culture come together — a conversation, not a stage.
Agenda:
- 12:00 – 12:05 Check-in & Welcome – Co-founder Tiffany Chou
- 12:15 – 12:25 Introduction: Why – AI & SHE Committee member
- 12:25 – 12:40 Mentor sharing – ASML VP & Country Manager Grace Wang
- 12:40 – 14:00 Enjoy the special lunch menu & Networking
Reserve Your Spot
Be part of a powerful conversation driving inclusivity and innovation in the age of AI. Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot at this table.
For membership inquiries, group tickets, or further information, please contact Patricia@careher.net
This event will be conducted in Chinese and Japanese.
Check out our Instagram or email us at Patricia@careher.net, contact@careher.net if you have more questions.
Meet the co-chair
Grace Wang
Vice President and
General Manager,
ASML Taiwan
Tiffany Chou
Co-founder,
CAREhER
Meet the committee
Four founding members sit on the AI & SHE committee: Sharon Fan (Managing Director, Healthcare MIT Services), Jane Lanhee Lee (Founder, QuantumJane), Debbie Wu (Co-Founder, MYMIKA), and Marloes Smeets (Strategic Advisor, Public Private Partnerships & Countries, ASML).
Their mission is simple: shape the topic for the workshops in between the flagship tables. They decide what each smaller gathering actually explores — which tool gets a sharing session, which theme the next Onigiri Night circles around, what’s worth a member’s time between the bigger seasonal moments.
Stay tuned! More workshops and AI & SHE events are on the way through the rest of the season. Check our Events Calendar to find out.
Debbie Wu
Co-founder,
MYMIKA
Jane Lanhee Lee
Quantum Technology,
Founder, QuantumJane
Marloes Smeets
Strategic Advisor Public Private Partnerships & Countries, ASML
Sharon Fan
Managing Director,
Healthcare MIT Services
FAQ
I used to be a Club CAREhER member, how do I renew my membership?
CAREhER membership is for one year. If you have not renewed your membership, your membership will be automatically cancelled.
If you wish to renew your membership, you can do so now with a special IWD discount of NT$2000 off. DM our Instagram to get the discount code, or email patricia@careher.net
I am unsure of my membership status, who can I check with?
CAREhER membership is for one year, starting from the day of purchase.
If you are unsure of your membership, please message patricia@careher.net
