From Frontier Research to Global Impact: Hon Hai Research Institute in Silicon Valley

✨ Summary
Join us for an exclusive afternoon exploring how frontier research can translate into meaningful industry applications and global impact.
Presented by Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub in collaboration with the Hon Hai Research Institute, this event brings together leading researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for focused conversations on five technologies shaping the future:

• Information Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Semiconductors
• Next-generation Communications
• Quantum Computing

Each technology session will feature a concise introduction to the latest research and developments from the Hon Hai Research Institute, followed by a moderated conversation with a Silicon Valley expert and an audience Q&A.

Whether you work in research, investment, corporate innovation, or entrepreneurship, this event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with technology leaders and explore potential pathways from research breakthroughs to real-world adoption.

⚠️ This is an invite-only event. All registrations are subject to approval.

🗓 Agenda
1:00–1:30 PM — Check-in and Light Refreshments
1:30–1:40 PM — Opening Remarks and Group Photo

Opening Remarks By:
• Hong-Wei Yen — Director, Science and Technology Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco
• Wei-Bin Lee — Chief Executive Officer, Hon Hai Research Institute
• Uly Su — Director, Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub

Moderator:
• Uly Su — Director, Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub

1:40–5:00 PM Technology Sessions
Each session includes:

• 10-minute research and technology introduction by Hon Hai Research Institute
• 10-minute expert conversation
• 10-minute audience Q&A

1:40–2:10 PM — Information Security
Wei-Bin Lee 李維斌 — Chief Executive Officer and Director, Information Security Research Center, Hon Hai Research Institute
Eugene Malobrodsky — Managing Partner, One Way Ventures

2:10–2:40 PM — Artificial Intelligence
Yung-Hui Li 栗永徽 — Director, Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Hon Hai Research Institute
Travis Oliphant — Founding Partner, Open Tech Ventures

2:40–2:50 PM — Intermission

2:50–3:20 PM — Semiconductors
Hao-Chung Kuo 郭浩中 — Director, Semiconductor Research Center, Hon Hai Research Institute
Yao-Hung Yang 楊燿宏 — Managing Director of Engineering, Applied Materials

3:20–3:50 PM — Next-Generation Communications
Jen-Ming Wu 吳仁銘 — Director, Next-generation Communications Research Center, Hon Hai Research Institute
Guest Expert — (to be confirmed)

3:50–4:20 PM — Quantum Computing
Min-Hsiu Hsieh 謝明修 — Director, Quantum Computing Research Center, Hon Hai Research Institute
Ryan Wu 吳新傳 — Sr Research Scientist, Intel Corporation

4:20–5:00 PM — Networking
Connect with researchers, investors, corporate leaders, and fellow members of the Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem over light refreshments.

👥 Hosts
Science and Technology Division, TECO in San Francisco
The Science and Technology Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco (TECO in San Francisco) promotes scientific and technological exchange between Taiwan and the United States.

Hon Hai Research Institute
The Hon Hai Research Institute focuses on frontier technologies expected to shape the next three to seven years.

Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub
Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub connects Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem with Silicon Valley, creating opportunities for startups, investors, corporations, and technology leaders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and expand globally.