IEEE Elects Wei Li as 2024 President-Elect
NEW YORK – The IEEE (institute of Electrical and Electronics engineers), the world’s largest technical professional association, today announced the election of Wei Li as its 2024 President-Elect. Li will assume the presidency in January 2025, succeeding current IEEE President Thomas M. Conte.
Li brings a wealth of experiance in technology, entrepreneurship, and dedicated IEEE volunteer leadership to the role.He is a passionate investor and mentor for startups, frequently speaking at global conferences on entrepreneurship and technology. Notably, a healthcare startup within his portfolio recently launched on the public market with a valuation exceeding US $3 billion.
His deep involvement with the IEEE Standards Association has been instrumental in advancing global connectivity.Li contributed substantially to the progress of the IEEE 802.11 standard – commonly known as Wi-fi – which has become foundational to modern wireless dialog, impacting industries and communities worldwide. He has also championed the widespread adoption of open-source software, empowering businesses and fostering global collaboration in software development.
Li’s longstanding commitment to IEEE volunteer service includes serving as chair of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley (California) Section Board of Governors, chair of the IEEE Consumer Technology Society’s Santa Clara Valley Chapter, and chair of the IEEE Engineering in medicine and biology Society chapter in California, which grew to become the society’s largest chapter under his leadership in 2023.
He has been recognized for his contributions with a Section Award from the Santa Clara Valley Section in 2020 for outstanding volunteerism and a Director’s Special Award in 2015 for his effective leadership of the largest IEEE section globally and support of IEEE Region 6 initiatives.
Li holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.He credits his IEEE volunteer experience with providing him with a valuable network and expertise that he leverages in guiding startups and innovators.