2026 speaker

 Karen Yu

Karen Yu

President ITIC
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A visionary leader with over 20 years of cross-disciplinary experience spanning venture capital, deep-tech investment, digital policy, and industrial transformation. Currently serving as the President of ITIC (the venture capital arm of ITRI), a Board Member of the national-level CDMO—Taiwan Bio-Manufacturing Corporation (TBMC), and a Commissioner of the Digital Economy Committee at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. Former Legislator known for pioneering startup-friendly regulations and a multi-award-winning leader in smart city development. Committed to bridging Taiwan’s semiconductor strengths with global AI and deep-tech ecosystems.

Professional Experience & Key Appointments
。President | Industrial Technology Investment Corporation (ITIC) 2024.11 – Present
。Board Member | Taiwan Bio-Manufacturing Corporation (TBMC) 2024 – Present
。Commissioner | Digital Economy Committee, Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda) 2024 – Present
。Board Member | Taiwan Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Council (MAPECT) 2024 – Present

Core Competencies
• Venture Capital & Fund Management: Deep tech sourcing, fundraising, and cross-border M&A strategies.
• Digital Governance & Public Policy: Legislative advocacy, smart city blueprints, and G2B relations.
• Global Ecosystem Building: Bridging biotech CDMO, AI frameworks, and international tech-diplomacy networks.