Events
Connect with fellow NTU alumni entrepreneurs through our events — panel discussions, pitch sessions, networking dinners, and more.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar and join us for our upcoming sessions. All events are held at NTU@One-North, Alumni House.
Series 3: Energy & Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
Explore the opportunities and challenges in the energy and sustainability sector. Connect with fellow NTU alumni entrepreneurs who are building solutions for a greener future.
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Past Events
Recaps and highlights from our past events.
Series 2: Inside the Founder's Mind
Serial Entrepreneurs Live — Forum & Networking Dinner
The Q&A refused to end — and that was the best part. On 23 July 2026, NAAE hosted its second forum at NTU@one-north. The evening opened with a welcome address by Mr Th'ng Beng Hooi, Director of NTU Office of Alumni Engagement, followed by Chairperson Ms Susan Teh, who shared the alliance's mission: to build a trusted community where no entrepreneur builds alone. The spotlight then turned to Inside the Founder's Mind: Serial Entrepreneurs Live. Moderated by Hendri Zhang, the panel featured Dr Rosemary Tan of Leyden Labs Asia and Mr Khur Boon Kgim of Nanogent.ai. The conversation did not begin with traction metrics or AI demos. Instead, it opened with three questions often left unasked — the emotion behind the leap, whether the CEO seat ever felt like a costume, and one word for the entire journey. Their answers stayed personal. The room listened.
Event Highlights
- Welcome address by Mr Th'ng Beng Hooi, Director of NTU Office of Alumni Engagement, and mission-sharing by Chairperson Ms Susan Teh
- Inside the Founder's Mind: Serial Entrepreneurs Live — candid panel with Dr Rosemary Tan (Leyden Labs Asia) and Mr Khur Boon Kgim (Nanogent.ai), moderated by Hendri Zhang
- Three questions most panels skip: the real emotion when deciding to jump, imposter syndrome at the CEO seat, and one word that sums up the journey
- Key takeaways: recognising opportunities, managing risk, choosing the right partners, and combining deep expertise with commercial thinking
- Active Q&A on scaling, co-founder relationships, and raising capital — the discussion continued well beyond the scheduled time
- Alumni from across NTU — CCEB, EEE, MAE, NBS, NTUpreneur, PACE, WKWSCI, CCDS, and more — came together, enriching the conversation with cross-disciplinary perspectives
- Conversations continued long after the forum ended, with attendees forging new connections through the NAAE platform
Official Launch of NAAE at the NTU Alumni Regional Conference 2026
Official Launch of NTU Alumni Alliance (Entrepreneurship)
On 11 July 2026, the NTU Alumni Alliance (Entrepreneurship) — NAAE — was officially launched at the 4th NTU Alumni Regional Conference in Bangkok. The launch ceremony was graced by Professor Christian Wolfrum, NTU Deputy President and Provost, and Professor Boh Wai Fong, Vice President (Lifelong Learning & Alumni Engagement), and led by NAAE Chairperson Susan Teh alongside the newly formed Executive Committee. This milestone marks the beginning of an outcome-driven, trust-based entrepreneurial platform that connects NTU alumni globally and transforms relationships into real commercial impact. The launch took place amidst a vibrant gathering of alumni, faculty, and industry leaders, underscoring NTU's commitment to building a globally connected entrepreneurial community.
Event Highlights
- Official launch of NTU Alumni Alliance (Entrepreneurship) officiated by Professor Christian Wolfrum, NTU Deputy President and Provost, and Prof Boh Wai Fong, VP (Lifelong Learning & Alumni Engagement), with the NAAE Executive Committee on stage: Susan Teh, Randy Ang, Chang Ling Seow, Hendri Zhang, Chen Zhenpeng, Kou Yu
- NAAE Chairperson Susan Teh introduced the Executive Committee: Randy Ang, Chang Ling Seow, Hendri Zhang, Chen Zhenpeng, Kou Yu
- Launch ceremony held at the 4th NTU Alumni Regional Conference in Bangkok, Millennium Hilton
- Keynote by H.E. Ms Catherine Wong, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Thailand
- Opening address by Professor Christian Wolfrum, NTU Deputy President and Provost
- Alumni networking and cross-regional connections with NTU alumni from across Southeast Asia
Pre-Launch Series 1: AI for SMEs
Artificial Intelligence for Small and Medium Enterprises
What a night to remember! Our inaugural event surpassed everything we had hoped for — from the number of sign-ups to the quality of conversation in the room. The evening opened with an address by Prof. Wai Fong Boh on the objectives of forming NAAE, followed by Chairperson Susan Teh introducing the Executive Committee: Randy Ang, Chang Ling Seow, Hendri Zhang, Chen Zhenpeng, and Kou Yu. The panel discussion on AI for SMEs featured Louis Liu (Founder & CEO, Fomo Pay), Kou Yu (Founder, Zillia Robotics), and Dr. Yip Jia Qi (Senior Researcher, Menlo Research), moderated by Hendri Zhang. It ran a full hour and we had to wind it down — the Q&A was sharp, the laughter was real, and the networking dinner that followed went well past 10pm.
Event Highlights
- Full house at LT301, NTU@One-North
- Opening speech by Prof. Wai Fong Boh on NAAE's objectives
- Chairperson Susan Teh introduced the EXCO: Randy Ang, Chang Ling Seow, Hendri Zhang, Chen Zhenpeng, Kou Yu
- Panel: AI for SMEs with Louis Liu (Fomo Pay), Kou Yu (Zillia Robotics), Dr. Yip Jia Qi (Menlo Research)
- Moderated by Hendri Zhang — a sharp, engaging full-hour session
- Extended networking dinner for NTU entrepreneurs that ran past 10pm
- Special thanks to OAE team: Beng Hooi Th'ng, KIAN CHONG TAN, Doreen, Jeralyn, Kong Soon Tan