The Berkeley Club of Taiwan is honored to invite you to Annual Dinner 2026: Powered by Bears.
Berkeley has always been powered by bold ideas, a spirit of innovation, and a community committed to creating meaningful change. In Taiwan, our Club carries this spirit forward by connecting alumni, welcoming visiting faculty and students, supporting the next generation of Bears, and strengthening the relationship between Berkeley and the broader community.
On Friday, November 13, 2026, we will gather at Regent Taipei for an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, and Berkeley pride.
We are especially privileged to welcome Chancellor Rich Lyons and Professor Irfan Siddiqi as our keynote speakers. They will join alumni, students, faculty, and friends of Berkeley as we celebrate the people and ideas that continue to power our community in Taiwan and around the world.
The evening will feature a reception, dinner, raffle prizes, and an exclusive auction offering memorable experiences. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we reconnect with fellow Bears, celebrate Berkeley’s impact, and help power the future of our community.
We look forward to welcoming you. Fiat Lux. Go Bears!
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
Venue: Regent Taipei Hotel, 1st Floor Noble House
Dress Code: Business Casual
Keynote Speakers: Chancellor Rich Lyons and Professor Irfan Siddiqi
TICKET PRICE
• Berkeley Current Students and Young Alumni: NT$1,500
• Early Bird: NT$2,000 (by Oct 16)
• Regular: NT$3,000 (by Nov 6)
•Walk In (if available): NT$4,000
*Pre-purchase raffle tickets available - proceeds support the Berkeley Club of Taiwan Undergraduate Scholarship Fund.
Space is limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged
Rich Lyons is the 12th Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, and is the first undergraduate alum to serve as Chancellor, receiving his BS degree from Berkeley in 1982. He joined the Berkeley faculty in 1993 after earning his PhD in Economics from MIT and following six years on the faculty at Columbia University.
Lyons’ pioneering work as a scholar focuses on how information within a society is aggregated and expressed in price signals, which in turn helps societies to make better decisions. Lyons is also known for culture leadership – anchoring institutions on distinctive values that help create a cohesive community with a shared understanding of, and support for, the mission. He is a powerful advocate for public higher education that is both accessible and excellent.
Irfan Siddiqi is the head of the Physics Department at UC Berkeley where he is the Douglas Giancoli Chair Professor. He is also a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and a Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Irfan received his undergraduate degree in chemistry & physics at Harvard University, and a PhD in applied physics from Yale University. His research group focuses on the development of advanced superconducting circuits for quantum information processing, including computation and metrology. He is known for key contributions to quantum measurement science, including real time observations of wavefunction collapse, tests of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum feedback, and the development of a range of microwave frequency, quantum noise limited amplifiers and detectors. Irfan is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Physical Society. He is the recipient of the APS George E. Valley prize and the Joseph F. Keithley Award. He is also a recipient of the Berkeley Distinguished Teaching Award—the university’s highest award for commitment to pedagogy.
