On November 9th, the Silicon Valley chapter of the North American Taiwanese Engineers Association (NATEA) hosted the 2024 U.S.-Taiwan High-Tech Forum (UTHF), introducing their youth group, Junior NATEA, during the event.
The forum focused on the theme of Generative AI applications, bringing together prominent tech company executives, academic experts, representatives from private equity firms, and many other speakers to delve deep into ethical issues surrounding AI, its environmental impact, and various application challenges. The event attracted nearly 300 participants who enthusiastically engaged in dialogue with industry experts and members of both the Taiwanese and Silicon Valley communities to exchange the latest technological developments.
Hsiang-He Lee, Ph.D., President of the NATEA Silicon Valley chapter, delivered a speech highlighting the introduction of the concept of “conscious technology” at the forum. The discussion delved into the integration of Generative AI and conscious technology, along with its application to optimize workflow processes. Hongwei Yan, the Chief of the Technology Division in San Francisco, was present at the forum and also delivered a speech.
The organizers arranged six activities for the day, including lectures, panel discussions, and fireside chats.
One of the sessions featured Chien-Sheng Wu, Director of Generative AI at Salesforce, who discussed the application of Generative AI in business transformation. Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala from San Jose State University delved into the ethics and social impact of Generative AI.
Yao-Hung Yang, the President of NATEA and an executive director at a semiconductor company, expressed to Dajiyuan that Junior NATEA starts from the basics to provide support for Chinese and Taiwanese second-generation students. From high school onwards, guided by Taiwanese university students, they share academic planning and experiences, while parents assist in their career development. This cycle of kindness continues to be passed down, providing an excellent platform for strengthening horizontal connections.
Members of Junior NATEA, Bob Ning Yang, Bob Zun Yang, and Guanrui Chen, told Dajiyuan that the youth association provides a platform for students to enhance their growth in science, technology, engineering, arts, and leadership.
Through interactive exchanges with university students, inviting experts to share experiences, organizing various workshops, and coordinating volunteer services in the high-tech field, the association helps high school and middle school students steadily grow in a safe learning environment.
Bob Ning Yang also mentioned that the association invites Ivy League students every two weeks to share their personal experiences, aiming to discover and enhance students’ potential through these activities and to serve and give back to the community.
Established in Silicon Valley, California in 1991, the North American Taiwanese Engineers Association (NATEA) has long been dedicated to promoting exchanges between Taiwan and the United States in industry, academia, and talent. The annual U.S.-Taiwan High-Tech Forum, Women’s Forum, and other events organized by the association attract active participation from global academia, industry experts, and students.