The city of Taipei is served by two main airports: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), the largest and most commonly used by international travelers, and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), a commercial airport offering domestic flights as well as service to China, South Korea, and Japan.

If you’re arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, keep an eye out for the RightsCon support booth, which will be clearly marked with our logo. We’ll communicate the exact location of the booth closer to the summit date.

If you need a visa for Taiwan, please ensure you have physical copies of the relevant visa as well as your RightsCon invitation letter to present at immigration. You may also be asked to present both of these documents when you’re checking in for your flight to Taiwan at your country of departure, and during any transit stops. 

If you encounter any issues during your journey or upon arrival, our team will be available to assist you. You can reach us via email at [email protected].

SIM Cards and Mobile Data Connection

While free WiFi is available at the airport, we recommend using public networks cautiously. Numerous airport stands offer SIM cards and mobile data plans. Weekly plans with unlimited data typically cost around 600 TWD (approx. 20 USD).

Leaving the Airport

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport offers several transportation options to Taipei’s city center, approximately 40 km away:

Things you may want to consider before leaving the airport:

• Withdraw money from airport cash machines (ATMs) or convert your currency to Taiwanese Dollar (TWD). Exchange of currency requires your passport. Card payment is common throughout Taiwan, but some local buses, night markets, and shops may require cash.
• Purchase an EasyCard. An EasyCard can be used for cashless payments at various stores (including convenience stores) and public transportation such as MRT and buses. This card can be topped up depending on your needs.

Your RightsCon badge will display your chosen name and affiliation, as indicated when you registered. As in previous years, you’ll have the option to select a lanyard based on your privacy preferences (a red lanyard indicates you do not want to be photographed or in videos). The badge will also feature a QR code linking to useful resources to help you navigate the event – be sure to check them out!

With approximately 3,000 participants expected over the four days of the summit, we recommend picking up your badge ahead of time to avoid long queues during the event. You can collect your badge at the following locations:

Important note: Please wear your badge at all times while inside the Convention Center. Participants without a badge will not be permitted in summit spaces or allowed to attend sessions.

The Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), found in the heart of Taipei, is our venue for RightsCon 2025. Neighboring the iconic Taipei 101, the city’s tallest building, and connected to plenty of transportation options, TICC offers an accessible central location.

RightsCon programming will span four floors of the TICC. To view a detailed venue map of each floor, please visit this page.

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Before RightsCon kicks off, we invite you to join one of the satellite events or regional meetups taking place on Monday, February 24, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stay tuned for more details on what to expect from these events, and how to sign up!

If you’re a session organizer, speaker or facilitator, visit our Session Organizers Hub to view format-specific guides, facilitation tips, promotion kits, and more!

The venue offers free WiFi and communal seating throughout the space, allowing participants to tune into online sessions on their personal devices (headset usage recommended!). For those seeking a quieter environment to join these sessions, we recommend heading to the 4th floor (the Quiet Floor). However, please note that this option is not ideal for session organizers, speakers, or facilitators due to potential background noise.

Whenever possible, please join online sessions where you are speaking or facilitating from your hotel room for optimal focus and audio quality. If you plan on joining multiple online sessions, consider staying at one of the hotels within walking distance of the venue.

RightsCon will provide lunch, light snacks, and beverages (including coffee and tea) for all participants during the four days of the event. Lunch will be served on the 3rd and 4th floor between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, with both non-vegetarian and vegetarian options available. A limited number of vegan, kosher, halal, and gluten free meals will be available for those who have indicated special dietary restrictions in their registration. You will find these specialty meals in Joy or Elegance Lounge on the 4th floor. To help us better prepare for your needs, please share any dietary restrictions during the registration process or contact us directly at [email protected]

Complimentary coffee and tea will also be available at designated stands throughout the venue, ensuring you stay energized during the summit.

For those looking to explore, the area around the TICC boasts a vibrant culinary scene, offering a wide variety of food options from Taiwan, Asia, and beyond. You’ll be able to find a number of food options right next door in the Taipei 101 food court. We also recommend you take some time to wander and discover a restaurant that satisfies your appetite — we’re confident you’ll find something delicious!

Access Now operates a Security Working Group and a Security Working Group Advisory Committee to build plans and processes for maintaining a safe and secure event environment, and to respond to issues as they arise. 

RightsCon is a large, public event that attracts a diverse set of stakeholders from 150 countries into one space, to discuss important, but challenging issues. We want participants to join with an understanding of the plans and processes that underpin this event and, in the coming weeks, we’ll publish our annual safety and security blog post. 

We recognize participants have different risk profiles. If you want to speak with our team about your questions or concerns related to safety, security, or your participation, please reach out to our Security Working Group by emailing us at [email protected]. 

In the meantime, we encourage people to read our Code of Conduct, which governs all RightsCon spaces.

Useful emergency numbers in Taipei:
Police: 110
Ambulance: 119
Nearest hospital: Taipei Medical University Hospital +886-2-2737-2181

There will be an Information Desk onsite (marked in the venue map) where a RightsCon team member will be present to provide any specific support required during the summit. 

If you have an access request that you feel comfortable sharing with us, you will be able to indicate that in the registration form or you can also reach out to us at [email protected]. 

The registration desk will be located on the first floor of the venue, and is wheelchair and power scooter accessible.

In addition to being connected to plenty of public transportation options, the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) has accessible parking spaces directly under the venue. The venue is accessible to the parking lot via elevators. The underground parking lot is paved with cement, and it is easy for wheelchairs and power scooters to move around on the surface.

RightsCon will be taking place over four floors of the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), with elevator access and escalators connecting all floors. The venue entrance is step-free, with barrier-free paths from the entrance to the elevators. The venue is equipped with 4 elevators on each floor, and its use will be prioritized for those who need it.

The TICC is spacious, with long and wide hallways. The venue is a wheelchair and power-scooter accessible space.

Guide dogs are welcome throughout all spaces in the venue.

Due to the large size of the venue, there could be a considerable amount of walking during the sessions. There will be accessible seating available in the hallways and common areas if you need to take a break at any point.

The session rooms, dining halls, and hallways are carpeted while the Plenary Hall is paved with wooden floors. It is easy for wheelchairs and power scooters to move around on these surfaces.

There will be free Wifi and drinking water refill throughout all common areas.

There will be a multi-faith prayer room on the first floor of the venue.

The fourth floor of the venue will include the following spaces:

• A private lactation room for those who chestfeed, shielded from view and free from intrusion;
• A staffed medical room dedicated to providing assistance in medical situations or situations of distress; and 
• A quiet area acting as a low sensory space.

There will be barrier-free paths from the elevators to all program rooms, with room monitors present at the entrance of every room to assist with opening and closing doors.

For dialogue sessions: Speakers and/or facilitators may choose to use the stage (small step to access), or the area in front of the stage (step-free). Speakers and/or facilitators may request for ramp access to the stage if they require. Handheld mics will be used, and can be passed around the room.

All restrooms within the event area will be gender-neutral. While the venue’s restrooms are structurally gendered, the RightsCon team will adapt them to meet the needs of our community.

There will be wheelchair and power scooter accessible toilets, as well as baby changing stations on every floor.

RightsCon encourages session organizers to host their sessions in the language of their choice. 

In-person experience:

Select in-person roundtable and dialogue sessions will be held in rooms (102, 201A, 401) with simultaneous interpretation available in English and Mandarin. Both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will also feature live interpretation in these languages. All venue signage and communication will be provided in both English and Chinese. Additionally, translators or interpreters engaged by participants are welcome to a free RightsCon ticket. 

Online experience:

Online roundtables and private meetings can enable an interpretation feature and closed captions in the languages supported on Zoom. Organizers can also invite a sign language interpreter and instruct participants to “pin” the interpreter’s video to the screen at all times. Please note that language interpretation will not work in breakout rooms, only the main room, and that all interpreters will be provided with a free ticket to attend RightsCon if requested via email to [email protected]. 

For online dialogues, AI-based closed captioning will be available via the platform livestream in the language being spoken. 

Hybrid experience:

Hybrid roundtables and private meetings can enable closed-captions to the Zoom and within the room. Please email [email protected] if you plan to utilize this function, so we can ensure that your room is equipped to support this.

Lungshan Temple
One of Taipei’s oldest temples, built in 1738. This beautifully ornate temple is a place of worship for Buddhists, Taoists, and followers of Chinese folk religions. It’s a cultural gem showcasing traditional architecture and intricate carvings.

Dihua Street
A historic street that dates back since the rule of Dutch Formosa from 1624 to 1661. It’s a hub for traditional medicine, dried goods, and textiles. Walking along Dihua Street offers a glimpse into Taiwan’s trade history and colonial-era architecture.

Fort San Domingo
Located in Tamsui, this historic fort was built by the Spanish in 1629 and later occupied by the Dutch and British. The fort offers panoramic views of the Tamsui River and provides insights into Taiwan’s colonial past.

Outdoors activities
Taipei offers almost all outdoors options for those seeking to connect with nature.If you’re looking to unwind after a productive RightsCon, here’s how you can connect with the city’s natural beauty:

• Immerse yourself in nature by exploring Taipei’s hiking trails.
• Discover the city on two wheels through its many cycling routes.
• Experience a new perspective of Taipei by exploring its stunning coastline.
• If you’re feeling adventurous, grab your board and catch some waves on Taiwan’s vibrant surf spots.