2024 U.S. Taiwan High-Tech Forum

Generative AI & Conscious Technology

Computer History Museum

    Key Themes

    Generative AI - Discover how this revolutionary technology is transforming industries, from creative content generation to business applications. Discussions will cover the ethical responsibilities associated with its development and deployment.

    Conscious Technology - Engage in conversations about the role of technology in fostering societal well-being, sustainability, and ethical innovation. We will explore how conscious design and development lead to more responsible technology advancements and improve humanity.


    Why Attend?

    This forum offers a unique platform to engage with top industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders. Learn how Generative AI and Conscious Technology are poised to shape industries, and gain insights into Taiwan's critical role in driving these technological innovations. The event is designed for anyone curious about the future of technology, from tech enthusiasts to industry professionals.


    Audience

    Expected 300+ in-person attendees

    • 15% CEOs/Founders

    • 15% VP/Directors

    • 30% Managers

    • 40% Engineers/Designers


    Meet the Speakers

    • Chien-Sheng Wu, Director, AI Research @ Salesforce

    • Jonathan Mi, Managing Director, Americas @ CREO

    • Audrey Lee, Sr. Director @ Microsoft

    • Hsiang-He Lee, Climate Scientist @ Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    • Winnie Tsou, Senior Director @ Fujitsu

    • Soumya Batra, Ex-Meta Tech Lead @ Ex-Meta 

    • Jack Lin, Lead Data Scientist (GenAI) @C3 AI

    • Vishnu Pendyala, Faculty in Applied Data Science @ San Jose State University



    Event Agenda

    Saturday, November 9th, 2024
    Location: Grand Hall @ Computer History Museum, Mountain View
    Address: 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View CA 94043

    • 12:30 - 1:00 pm: Pre-event Food & Beverage

    • 1:00 - 1:20 pm: Welcome & Opening Remarks

      • Speaker: Hsiang-He Lee, Ph.D. / Climate Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; President @ NATEA-SV

    • 1:20 - 2:00 pm: Generative AI for Business: From Human Assistants to Agentforce

      • Speaker: Chien-Sheng (Jason) Wu / Director, AI Research @ Salesforce

    • 2:00 - 2:25 pm: Navigating the AI Pitfalls

      • Speaker: Vishnu Pendyala / Faculty in Applied Data Science @ San Jose State University

    • 2:25 - 3:25 pm: GenAI Panel Discussion - LLM Agents: The Rise of Reasoning AI

      • Panelist: Soumya Batra / Ex-Meta Tech Lead @ Ex-Meta

      • Panelist: Chien-Sheng(Jason) Wu / Director, AI Research @ Salesforce

      • Panelist: Jack Lin, Ph.D. / Lead Data Scientist (GenAI) @C3 AI

    • 3:25 - 3:40 pm: Break

    • 3:40 - 4:20 pm: Fireside Chat - Empowering the Energy Transition: AI, Sustainability, and Carbon-Free Future

      • Speaker: Audrey Lee, Ph.D. / Sr. Director @ Microsoft

    • 4:20 - 5:00 pm: Private Capital for Sustainability

      • Speakers: Jonathan Mi, Managing Director, Americas @ CREO

    • 5:00 - 5:40 pm: AI-driven Innovation for a Sustainable Future

      • Speaker: Winnie Tsou, Senior Director @ Fujitsu

    • 5:40 - 6:00 pm: Closing Note

    Join us for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities that will help shape the future of technology!

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    A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
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    NATEA Silicon Valley, the Bay Area chapter empowering Taiwanese-American tech professionals since 1991.

    © 2026 NATEA Silicon Valley. All rights reserved.

    NATEA Silicon Valley, the Bay Area chapter empowering Taiwanese-American tech professionals since 1991.

    © 2026 NATEA Silicon Valley. All rights reserved.