The Future of Taiwan: Live Fireside Chat with Eryk Michael Smith

The Future of Taiwan: Live Fireside Chat
What are we already seeing in Kaohsiung—and what might it tell us about Taiwan’s next chapter?
Come for a live, interactive conversation with Eryk Michael Smith, then stay to meet the people asking thoughtful questions around you.

A conversation grounded in Southern Taiwan

For 60 minutes, Eryk will lead an interactive discussion of recent developments in Kaohsiung and Taiwan, and what they may mean for the future of Taiwan. Bring your perspective, your questions, and your curiosity—this is a live community conversation, not a formal briefing or a fixed forecast.

Eryk is the host of Formosa Files and Editor-in-Chief of Kaohsiung Times. His work spans journalism, writing, audio editing, and broadcasting, including work as ICRT’s South Taiwan correspondent. Formosa Files began as an accessible Taiwan-history podcast; Kaohsiung Times brings Southern Taiwan stories to English-language readers. Together with Second Space, this gathering makes room for local context, multiple perspectives, and the people who want to stay connected to this city.

The evening · Friday 11

Arrive early, take a drink, and start the conversation before the microphones are on. There is another networking window after the chat, too.

Join in person or online

Friday 11 at Second Space RED – Qixian Branch, with online participation available.

General Admission: 200 TWD.
Second Space Members: free.
Your entry includes a drink. The discussion will be filmed and published online.

Presented in collaboration by Second Space, Formosa Files, and Kaohsiung Times. Explore the platforms behind the conversation: