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Celebrating Innovators and Technologists at the 2025 IEEE VIC Summit & Honors Ceremony
The 2025 IEEE VIC Summit & Honors Ceremony took place from 23 to 24 April 2025 in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan. This two-day exclusive event was a thrilling experience filled with innovation, inspiration, and opportunities to hear from industry legends.
On Wednesday, 23 April, the Summit featured thought leaders and experts discussing groundbreaking topics in science and engineering. Attendees delved into the future of technology, exploring innovations, challenges, and opportunities ahead. Those who could not attend the event in Tokyo are encouraged to tune into the recorded livestream to witness insightful discussions and gain valuable perspectives from industry visionaries.
In addition, the Awards previewed the new exclusive program – IEEE Young Professionals and Laureate Forum – where young professionals from around the globe connected, heard from experts, and had the opportunity to receive personalized mentorship.
The Honors Ceremony Gala followed on Thursday evening, 24 April, paying tribute to exceptional individuals whose groundbreaking work made significant societal impacts. This year’s celebration was particularly notable. Henry Samueli, co-founder of Broadcom, received the prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor and its inaugural $2M prize for “pioneering research and commercialization of broadband communication and networking technologies, and promotion of STEM education.” Also of note, Henry is an Honored Philanthropist in the IEEE Heritage Circle, the cumulative giving donor recognition program of the IEEE Foundation.
Additionally, twenty-four esteemed recipients were recognized, including Mung Chiang, who received the IEEE Founders Medal for his leadership across academia, industry, and government, and José M. F. Moura, honored with the IEEE Haraden Pratt Award for his global service and impactful contributions to IEEE.
The event was live-streamed and archived on IEEE.tv for later viewing. To learn more about the IEEE VIC Summit & Honors Ceremony, the complete list of the 2025 honorees, and the broadcast link, visit: https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/event/vic-summit-honors-ceremony-gala/.
