Keynote Speaker
Global Advisor. Master Storyteller
His keynotes combine original thinking, industry validated insights and executive-level clarity, all delivered with the conviction of 30 years at the forefront of industry transformation, and a hearty dose of wit.
If you want safe, cookie-cutter scripts that your audience has heard a million times before, ET is not your guy.
But if you want a speaker who moves beyond theory and provokes leaders to think outside the box, ET is the voice your audience needs.
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ET Tan is a true industry veteran with over 30 years of leadership in R&D and product development at HP (UK & Silicon Valley), HP Labs, and Seagate Technology. ET’s career is nothing short of extraordinary—he played a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking storage technologies. Now, he is actively shaping Southeast Asia’s semiconductor ecosystem, leveraging his deep expertise to guide the next generation of talent.
Your moderation at the Intelligent Manufacturing KL panel was inspiring. Your point about the individual taking ownership of their growth is spot on. While organizations must create the right environment, it’s ultimately you — your mindset, curiosity, and commitment — that drives real transformation. I love how you connected the dots between talent scarcity, technological shifts, geopolitics, and evolving workforce expectations.
Thank you so much for coming to APU and giving such an insightful talk. I’m really grateful I had the chance to invite you and take you on a tour around campus. Your session gave us a clearer picture of what employers are looking for today, from the importance of communication and teamwork to how we present ourselves through our resumes and online presence. It was eye-opening to hear real industry perspectives and understand how we can better prepare for the working world.
ET Tan is a powerful speaker capable of challenging the norm and introducing fresh perspectives to encourage creativity and improvement. He comes with global international experience across R&D, Strategy Development and Product Innovation to name some core areas. It was a pleasure witnessing his talks and partnering to add value to the Malaysian community. Audiences are truly left in awe and inspired with ET at the helm leading discussions.