Speech theme:

From Innovation to Impact: Creating Value Together in the New Era

Speech summary:

From the Industrial Age to the Information Age—and now the AI era—every wave of transformation has been driven by breakthroughs in technology and materials. For more than 175 years, Corning has remained at the forefront of innovation, leveraging deep expertise in materials science and sustained investment in R&D to help advance critical industries around the world.

Today, a new wave of technological change is reshaping how we compute, connect, display, and interact, creating new opportunities across industries and throughout the value chain. Building on its long history of innovation, Corning is advancing a diverse portfolio of technologies spanning display, optical communications, semiconductor applications to help build the infrastructure and technology ecosystem that will power the AI era—from hyperscale data centers to next-generation smart devices.

As this transformation accelerates, innovation depends not only on technological breakthroughs but also on strong collaboration across the ecosystem. Corning believes that deeper industry partnerships, robust intellectual property protection, and a thriving innovation environment are essential to sustainable growth. Looking ahead, we will continue working closely with our partners to drive innovation, create shared value, and help shape a more connected and intelligent future.