Rising AI: HYSTA 2025 Annual Conference and VIP Gala

We are excited to invite you to the HYSTA 26th Annual Conference, which will be held on October 18, 2025, in the Santa Clara Convention Center, Silicon Valley. This year’s conference will focus on “Rising AI”.

This year’s program will explore the next frontier of artificial intelligence, where autonomous systems and embodied technologies are redefining how we live, work, and connect.

The conference will feature visionary keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and dynamic networking opportunities, all aimed at deepening our understanding of the future of intelligence and its role in society.

About HYSTA Annual Conference

Founded in 1999 by a group of visionary Chinese American entrepreneurs, HYSTA (Hua Yuan Science and Technology Association) has become one of the most influential non-profit organizations supporting technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership within the AAPI community. Over the past two decades, HYSTA has hosted 800+ events, reached 70,000+ professionals worldwide, and engaged with 700+ global partners. Today, we continue to grow as a vibrant network of entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, and rising leaders dedicated to shaping the future of innovation and making an impact.

Our Annual Conference has long served as a platform for convening trailblazers and disruptors. Past speakers have included:

• Jack Ma (Co-founder & Former Executive Chairman, Alibaba Group)
• Jerry Yang (Co-Founder & Former CEO, Yahoo Inc.)
• Diane Greene (Founder, VMware; Former CEO, Google Cloud)
• Robin Li (Founder & Chairman, Baidu)
• Charles Zhang (Chairman & CEO, Sohu)
• Kai-Fu Lee (Chairman, Sinovation Ventures; CEO, 01.AI)
• Peter Fenton (General Partner, Benchmark Capital)
• Eric Yuan (Founder & CEO, Zoom)
• Randy Schekman (Nobel Laureate and Pioneer in Cell Biology)
• Al Gore (Former Vice President, United States)
• Daniel Wu (Actor, Director, and Producer, AAPI Trailblazer)

2025 Theme – “Rising AI: Autonomous Agents, Embodied Intelligence, and the Future of Humanity”. We would be honored to have your presence at this milestone gathering as we collectively explore how innovation can empower and elevate humanity.

Refer to our website for latest updates:

www.hysta.org/en/annualconf_2025

Agenda:

8:00am - 12:00pm Keynote Speeches and Fireside Chats

12:00pm - 5:00pm HYSTA Panels & Roadshows

6:00pm - 9:00pm HYSTA VIP Banquet

Topics:

Panel 1 - AI Agents & Autonomous Intelligence

Panel 2 - LLM Model and Insfrustrature

Panel 3 - AI Applications

Panel 4 - AI+Robotics & Next-Gen Hardware

Panel 5 - AI+Autonomous Driving

Panel 6 - AI+Healthcare

Panel 7 - Consumer Tech & Global Expansion

Panel 8 - Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Featured Speakers (Stay Tuned for More!):

HYSTA Annual Conference 2024 Highlights:

Ticket Types:

A. General Admission (Lunch Not Included) Early Bird

B. General Admission (Lunch Not Included)

- Include:

• Full Day Conference General Admission
• Refreshments (Water, Coffee & Tea)
• Access to Exhibition Area

(Early bird ends on Sep 18th.)

C. General Admission (Lunch Included) Early Bird

D. General Admission (Lunch Included)

- Include:

• Full Day Conference General Admission
• Lunch and Refreshments (Water, Coffee & Tea)
• Access to Exhibition Area

(Early bird ends on Sep 18th.)

E. VIP Early Bird

F. VIP

- Include:

• VIP Gala Dinner (MC: Joe Wong 黄西)
• Full Day Conference VIP Admission
• Lunch and Refreshments (Water, Coffee & Tea)
• Access to Exhibition Area

(VIP early bird ends on Sep 18th.)

G. VIP Gala Early Bird

H. VIP Gala

- Include:

• VIP Gala Dinner (MC: Joe Wong 黄西)
• Full Day Conference VIP Admission
• Refreshments (Water, Coffee & Tea)
• Access to Exhibition Area

(VIP Gala early bird ends on Sep 18th.)

I. One VIP Gala Dinner Table (10 Seats)

- Include:

• VIP Gala Dinner, One Table (10 Seats) (MC: Joe Wong 黄西)
• Full Day Conference VIP Admission
• Refreshments (Water, Coffee & Tea)
• Access to Exhibition Area

Ticket Return Policy:

Tickets are 20% refundable 7 days before event. All tickets will be non-refundable after October 11th.

Previous Speakers: