The Speakers – SEP Alumni Global Reunion

Explore the Speakers Lineup for
SEP Alumni Global Reunion 2026

Our line-up features visionary leaders, innovators, and changemakers from around the world, each bringing unique insights, transformative ideas, and inspiring stories. From pioneering entrepreneurs,and local luminaries to global policy makers, they will share their expertise, challenge our perspectives, and spark conversations that shape the future.

STANFORD FACULTY PROFESSORS

Thomas H. Lee is Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University and one of the pioneering figures behind the modern wireless era. His groundbreaking work demonstrated that wireless radios could be built using mainstream semiconductor technology, laying the foundation for the connectivity that powers today’s smartphones, GPS systems, and wireless networks. Founder of Stanford’s Microwave Integrated Circuits Laboratory and author of the field’s first widely adopted textbook on CMOS RF integrated circuits, Professor Lee has influenced generations of engineers and innovators worldwide. Beyond academia, he has founded multiple technology companies, led advanced research initiatives at DARPA, and served on the board of semiconductor leader Xilinx prior to its acquisition by AMD. Today, his research focuses on one of the defining challenges of the AI era: designing ultra-efficient computing architectures inspired by the extraordinary energy efficiency of the human brain.

Kang Shen is the Frank Lee and Carol Hall Professor of Biology at Stanford University, Director of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator. A globally recognized leader in cellular and molecular neuroscience, his research explores one of science’s most fundamental questions: how the brain builds itself. Professor Shen studies how billions of neurons form precise connections to create the complex neural circuits responsible for perception, learning, and memory. His pioneering discoveries on how neural circuits are assembled and organized earned him election in 2025 to both the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Through his work, Professor Shen is helping advance our understanding of brain function and the mechanisms behind neurological disorders.

LOCAL LUMINARIES

June Chau is the Founder and Chairwoman of Lens Technology, a global leader in precision manufacturing for smart devices and intelligent hardware. Under her leadership, the company has become one of China’s Top 500 enterprises and a trusted partner to leading global consumer electronics and automotive brands.

A pioneer in advanced materials and manufacturing, Chau transformed the use of glass in mobile devices through innovations that became industry standards. She later led the adoption of precision ceramics and sapphire, expanding the possibilities for premium consumer electronics.

Today, she is driving the next generation of AI-powered hardware by combining advanced manufacturing with artificial intelligence. Lens Technology is advancing innovations in AI smartphones, AI glasses, smart cockpits, AI servers, and embodied AI, helping shape the future of intelligent devices.

Beyond business, Chau is committed to education and philanthropy, supporting initiatives that promote innovation, opportunity, and sustainable social impact.

Zeng Fangqin is the Chairwoman and CEO of Lingyi iTech, a global leader in intelligent precision manufacturing and a trusted supplier of AI terminal hardware. Under her leadership, the company has become one of the world’s leading providers of precision components, structural parts, and integrated manufacturing solutions for the consumer electronics, automotive, and AI industries.

A visionary entrepreneur with decades of experience in advanced manufacturing, Zeng has driven Lingyi iTech’s transformation into a global innovation platform serving many of the world’s leading technology brands. Today, she is leading the company’s expansion into next-generation AI hardware, smart devices, and intelligent manufacturing, combining advanced engineering with digital technologies to accelerate industrial innovation.

Beyond business, Zeng is recognized for promoting sustainable manufacturing, technological excellence, and long-term value creation. Through her leadership, Lingyi iTech continues to shape the future of AI-enabled hardware and precision manufacturing on a global scale.