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The NUS Innovation Forum (NIF) is a curated global series by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations, to discuss trending topics in innovation. Following its inaugural launch in Manila in May 2024, the forum expanded to other key cities, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Suzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Jakarta, bringing together academics, industry leaders and thought influencers from around the globe.

The NIF Hangzhou, taking place on 14 March 2026 supported by NUS Alumni Network Hangzhou, will focus on the theme "Deep Tech for Global Impact."

The event will feature insightful keynote sessions, followed by two panel discussions on “From Research to Market: A Global Perspective” and “HealthTech Advancements and Applications”.

Join us together with fellow alumni at NIF Hangzhou for interesting discussions, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives on deep tech innovation, applications and commercialisation. Be part of the conversation shaping the future!

PROGRAMME

2.30pm

Registration & Booth Activities

3.00pm

NUS Innovation Forum Hangzhou

3.05pm

Welcome Remarks by Prof Tan Eng Chye (Science ’85), NUS President

3.10pm

Speech by Representative of the Republic of Singapore

3.15pm

Keynote Speech on “Overview of NUS Research” by Prof Liu Bin (Chemistry PhD ’01), Deputy President (Research and Technology), Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor, NUS

3.35pm

Keynote Speech by Prof Wang Jian, Director, Zhejiang Lab & Founder, Alibaba Cloud

3.55pm

Panel Discussion “From Research to Market: A Global Perspective”


Prof Liu Moubin
(Engineering PhD '03)

Vice Dean, School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Peking University

Prof Abhik Roychoudhury

Provost's Chair Professor of Computer Science, NUS

Prof Tong Yi

Professor and Principal Research Investigator in AI-driven Microelectronics, Suzhou National Laboratory

Dr David Xu Xiaowei
(EMBA –C '10)

Founder and Chairman, Enjoytown Cloud & Chairperson, NUS Alumni Network Hangzhou

4.55pm

Tea Break

5.10pm

Panel Discussion “HealthTech Advancements and Applications”


Prof Benjamin Tee

Vice President (Innovation & Enterprise) & Professor, Materials Sciences and Engineering, NUS

Prof Wang Rong
(Engineering PhD '15)

Professor, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Dr You Mingliang
(Medicine PhD '16)

Founder and Chairman, AimingMed Technologies & Vice-Chairperson, NUS Alumni Network Hangzhou

Prof Ouyang Hongwei
(Medicine PhD '03)

Director, Liangzhu Laboratory and Qiushi Distinguished Professor, Zhejiang University

6.10pm

Tea Break & Networking

7.00pm

NUS Alumni & Friends Dinner

9.00pm

End of event

SPEAKERS & MODERATORS

Prof Liu Bin
(Chemistry PhD ’01)

Deputy President (Research and Technology), Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor, NUS

Prof Liu Moubin
(Engineering PhD '03)

Vice Dean, School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Peking University

Prof Ouyang Hongwei
(Medicine PhD '03)

Director, Liangzhu Laboratory and Qiushi Distinguished Professor, Zhejiang University

Prof Abhik Roychoudhury

Provost's Chair Professor of Computer Science, NUS

Prof Benjamin Tee

Vice President (Innovation & Enterprise) & Professor, Materials Sciences and Engineering, NUS

Prof Tong Yi

Professor and Principal Research Investigator in AI-driven Microelectronics, Suzhou National Laboratory

Prof Wang Jian

Director, Zhejiang Lab & Founder, Alibaba Cloud

Prof Wang Rong
(Engineering PhD '15)

Professor, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Dr David Xu Xiaowei
(EMBA'10)

Founder and Chairman, Enjoytown Cloud & Chairperson, NUS Alumni Network Hangzhou

Dr You Mingliang
(Medicine PhD '16)

Founder and Chairman, AimingMed Technologies & Vice-Chairperson, NUS Alumni Network Hangzhou

See you at NUS Innovation Forum Hangzhou on 14 March!

FAQs

Participants & Guests

The dress code is business casual; please wear a jacket, but a tie is not required.

Registration

The registration fee for this event is RMB 100. The fee includes access to the NUS Innovation Forum Hangzhou and NUS Alumni & Friends Dinner. Please note that no refunds will be issued once registration is confirmed and payment mode is via WeChat Pay or Alipay.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited space. We recommend registering as soon as possible to secure your spot.
For WeChat and Alipay, you may retrieve your QR Code upon successful payment completion page. Please take a screenshot or click to download it to your device as you will be required to present this onsite at registration.

If you possess a local number in China, an SMS will be triggered to your mobile with a link to your QR Code.
This event is exclusively open to NUS alumni. During the registration process, you will be required to provide your full name, college, degree conferred and year of graduation.
Please contact us at globalalumni@nus.edu.sg.
Yes, participants are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their own travel and accommodation. Additionally, if a visa is required, participants must handle the application process themselves.

VENUE

JW Grand Ballroom, Level 3, No. 28 Hushu South Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China