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 Singapore
Building 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 Singapore
Powering 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 AI
Panellists:
Dr Jia Li, Co-founder, LiveX AI
Steven Bo Lin (CCDS), Senior Staff Research Engineer, Google Deepmind
Prukalpa Sankar (CCEB), Founder & Co-CEO, Atlan
Moderator:
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 Challenges
Panellists:
Dr Glenn Ge (EEE), CEO, TetraMem
Alex Niu (EEE), General Manager, Gento Robotics
Tammie Siew, GP, Pebbleded
3.35pm – 3.45pm Networking Tea Break
3.45pm – 4.25pm Panel 3: Fundraising in a New Era: Navigating Shifting Venture Landscapes
Panellists:
David Yin, Partner, Informed Ventures
Andy Tang, Partner, Draper Associates
Moderator: Anson Liang (CCDS), President, NTU Alumni Association (USA-West)
4.25pm – 5.05pm Panel 4: Leveraging NTU Collaborations for Global Breakthroughs
Panellists:
Prof Louis Phee (MAE), Vice President (Innovation & Entrepreneurship), NTU Singapore
Dr Zhaoxi Chen (CCDS), CEO, Ropedia
Dr Cyrus Wadia, CEO, Activate Global
Brian Dow, CEO, Amperesand
Moderator:
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