“Jensanity” highlights how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang became a beacon of pride for Taiwan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang‘s visits to Taiwan have transformed into cultural phenomena, creating rockstar-like receptions that contrast sharply with his relatively anonymous presence at similar U.S. events. The Taiwan-born executive’s homecoming trips trigger public adoration, media frenzies, and corporate reverence in a country deeply connected to the semiconductor industry powering AI’s global expansion. His most recent Taipei appearance shows how tech executives can become unexpected cultural icons when their business success intersects with national pride and industry leadership.

The celebrity reception: Huang’s appearance at this year’s Computex trade show in Taipei has transformed into a full-fledged cultural moment with fans shouting declarations of love and seeking his autograph.

• The phenomenon has even earned its own term in Taiwanese media—”Jensanity”—to describe the devotion he generates during his visits.
• Nvidia has capitalized on his popularity by setting up a pop-up store selling playing cards, shirts, and other memorabilia featuring Huang’s image.

The tech royalty treatment: Huang hosted what local media dubbed the “trillion dollar dinner” with Taiwanese tech titans from companies like TSMC, showcasing his central position in Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem.

• After the high-powered dinner, Huang was invited as a guest of honor at the opening ceremony of the World Masters Games, appearing alongside Olympic boxing gold medalist Lin Yu-ting and renowned actor-director Sylvia Chang.
• His bodyguards struggled to manage the crowds, with one telling persistent reporters, “He’s not saying anything important,” while Huang handed out fried ice cream to gathered fans.

The personal connection: Huang’s Taiwanese roots contribute significantly to his special status in the country.

• Born in Taiwan’s historic capital of Tainan before migrating to the United States at age nine, Huang maintains a meaningful connection to his birthplace.
• “I love coming to Taiwan and love seeing everybody here and I appreciate their support, and everybody’s very, very kind,” Huang told Reuters when asked about his enthusiastic reception.

Why this matters: Huang’s reception demonstrates how tech executives can transcend business leadership to become cultural icons in regions where their success intersects with national pride and industry leadership.

• Twenty-one-year-old student Hsu Han-yun, who secured Huang’s autograph, explained, “He has encouraged Taiwanese young people like myself. I believe what he is doing is something we should learn from.”