Hong Kong-based inventor and environmental technologist behind the Protei ocean-cleanup robotics project. He keynotes on innovation for ocean sustainability.
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Technology Keynote Speakers in APAC (2026)
If your conference theme contains the letters 'AI', this is the category your programme committee is looking for. Nine speakers, each a genuine authority on the technology reshaping Asia: Lee Kai-fu, the AI investor and former head of Google China, who presents in English and Mandarin; Kaiser Kuo, the journalist and former Baidu executive who has explained China tech to Western audiences for over a decade; Nandan Nilekani, the Infosys co-founder who went on to build India's Aadhaar digital-identity system — arguably the largest digital infrastructure project on earth; and Joi Ito, the MIT Media Lab veteran and venture investor who bridges Tokyo, Silicon Valley and the open-internet world. This is a deliberately tight roster: no futurist generalists, only people who have built, run or governed at the frontier. Hong Kong tech conferences, university forums and corporate innovation days book these names when the audience already knows the buzzwords and wants the harder questions — AI governance, US-China tech competition, digital public infrastructure, what Web3 actually delivered. All four are enquiry-based on fees; expect top-of-market pricing commensurate with their rarity on the commercial speaking circuit. Pair a technology keynote with a fintech speaker from this directory for a full-day programme on digital Asia.
Hong Kong-based AI pioneer and HKUST professor whose machine-translation research helped lay the foundations of modern language AI. He speaks on artificial intelligence, its societal impact and ethics.
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Technology speaker listed on the Speakers Connect Hong Kong roster.
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Japanese venture capitalist and technologist; former director of the MIT Media Lab; president of Chiba Institute of Technology; speaks on technology and innovation.
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Host of the Sinica Podcast; commentator on China technology and society; a 2016 bureau bio notes he moved from Beijing to Chapel Hill, NC — current base unconfirmed.
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Co-founder and CEO of WHub and AngelHub, Hong Kong's startup community platforms. An international keynote speaker, she covers tech startups, innovation ecosystems and women in tech.
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Beijing-based AI leader; CEO of Sinovation Ventures and former head of Google China; speaks on AI and China technology.
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Founder of First Code Academy and advocate for women in technology. The Hong Kong-based entrepreneur speaks on coding education and women in tech.
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Bengaluru-based entrepreneur; co-founder and chairman of Infosys; speaks on technology and digital transformation.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees for technology speakers?
All four technology speakers are enquiry-based — no published bands are on file for this category. Given their rarity on the commercial circuit (Lee Kai-fu, Nandan Nilekani, Joi Ito, Kaiser Kuo), expect top-of-market pricing; submit your date, format and audience through the enquiry form for a quote.
Which technology speakers present in Mandarin?
Lee Kai-fu presents in English and Mandarin, which suits bilingual Hong Kong audiences and university forums. The other three are listed for English-language keynotes.
What topics do they cover?
AI development and governance, China's tech ecosystem, digital public infrastructure (Nandan Nilekani's Aadhaar experience is unique), US-China technology competition, and the future of the open internet. All four tailor content to the audience's technical level.
Are these speakers available for panels as well as keynotes?
Yes — several regularly appear on panels and fireside chats at major tech conferences. Panels can be a more accessible format for tighter budgets; ask the bureau for format options when you enquire.
How far in advance should I book?
These are among the most in-demand names in Asian tech speaking — 4–6 months ahead is prudent, longer if your date coincides with a flagship event like Hong Kong FinTech Week or a major university forum.