NTU Tech Summit & Alumni Conference: Engineering the Next Frontier

Join us for the inaugural NTU Tech Summit & Alumni Conference in the United States on Friday, 23 October 2026, in Silicon Valley, California. Presented by NTU Singapore, organised by the NTU Office of Alumni Engagement with support from the NTU Alumni Association (USA-West) and NTU Alumni Association (USA-East), this conference is open to public and brings together more than 200 NTU alumni and faculty, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and partners for a day of insights and meaningful connections. Join a fireside chat with our NTU alumnus, Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu, alongside alumni, faculty members and industry leaders for a day of thought-provoking discussions on artificial intelligence, deep tech and engineering innovation. About the Conference Built around the central theme of "Engineering the Next Frontier", the NTU Tech Summit & Alumni Conference sits at the junction of breakthrough research and real-world impact. Through faculty masterclasses, keynote conversations, industry panel discussions, and curated networking, the conference convenes NTU alumni and faculty alongside founders, venture capitalists, and corporate executives based in Silicon Valley. A dedicated Innovation Zone runs throughout the day, showcasing breakthrough startups and serving as a hub for connection between founders, investors, and technical talent. Who Should Attend? Tech executives, founders, venture capitalists, researchers, and global NTU alumni Programme 9.00am – 10.00am Event Registration and Networking 10.00am – 10.05am Welcome Address by Anson Liang (CCDS), President, NTU Alumni Association (USA-West) 10.05am – 10.15am Opening Address by Professor Christian Wolfrum, Deputy President & Provost, NTU Singapore 10.15am – 10.45am Fireside Chat with Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu (Science), moderated by NTU President Professor Ho Teck Hua NTU DISTINGUISHED FACULTY KEYNOTE 10.45am – 11.25am Distinguished Faculty Keynote on AI by Professor Christian Wolfrum, Executive Chairman, AI Singapore; and Deputy President & Provost, NTU SingaporeBuilding a Nation's AI Capability: Open Models, Sovereign Infrastructure, and the Programme-Team Approach 11.25am – 11.35am Networking Break 11.35am – 12.15pm Distinguished Faculty Keynote on Deep Tech by Professor Shirley Meng (MSE), Vice President (Industry), NTU SingaporePowering the Future: Deep Tech Innovations in Energy Storage and Electrification 12.15pm – 12.25pm Morning Closing Remarks 12.25pm – 1.45pm Networking Lunch 1.45pm – 2.15pm Keynote Address by Irving Tan (MAE; NBS), CEO, Western Digital INDUSTRY SHOWCASE 2.15pm – 2.55pm Panel 1: Leading Innovation in the Age of AIPanellists:Dr Jia Li, Co-founder, LiveX AISteven Bo Lin (CCDS), Senior Staff Research Engineer, Google DeepmindPrukalpa Sankar (CCEB), Founder & Co-CEO, AtlanModerator:Prof Boh Wai Fong (NBS), Vice President (Lifelong Learning & Alumni Engagement), NTU Singapore 2.55pm – 3.35pm Panel 2: The Global Technology Landscape — Opportunities and ChallengesPanellists:Dr Glenn Ge (EEE), CEO, TetraMemAlex Niu (EEE), General Manager, Gento RoboticsTammie Siew, GP, Pebbleded 3.35pm – 3.45pm Networking Tea Break 3.45pm – 4.25pm Panel 3: Fundraising in a New Era: Navigating Shifting Venture LandscapesPanellists:David Yin, Partner, Informed VenturesAndy Tang, Partner, Draper AssociatesModerator: Anson Liang (CCDS), President, NTU Alumni Association (USA-West) 4.25pm – 5.05pm Panel 4: Leveraging NTU Collaborations for Global BreakthroughsPanellists:Prof Louis Phee (MAE), Vice President (Innovation & Entrepreneurship), NTU SingaporeDr Zhaoxi Chen (CCDS), CEO, RopediaDr Cyrus Wadia, CEO, Activate GlobalBrian Dow, CEO, AmperesandModerator:Anuj Jain, Director, National GRIP & Activate Global Fellows SG, NTU Singapore 5.05pm – 5.15pm Closing Remarks 5.15pm – 6.30pm Networking Reception and Startup Showcase Sponsors Singapore Global Network