Tan Le

Tan Le is a neurotechnology pioneer and CEO of EMOTIV, redefining how humans connect with technology through the power of the brain.

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Tan Le brings rare insight from the forefront of brain-computer interface innovation, translating advanced neuroscience into inspiring, real-world applications.
With deep stage experience from global TED talks and executive forums, she delivers complex ideas with clarity, energy, and human relevance.
Her personal journey and visionary outlook leave audiences motivated to rethink potential, resilience, and the future of work and humanity.

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Neurotechnology pioneer shaping the future of human–machine interaction

Tan Le is one of the most influential voices in neurotechnology and human potential. As the founder and CEO of EMOTIV, she stands at the forefront of brain-computer interface technology, developing wearable “brainwear” that allows people to interact with machines using only their minds. From enabling a quadriplegic to drive a race car through thought, to powering bionic limbs and helping organizations optimize work environments, her work demonstrates how neuroscience is reshaping everyday life. A compelling speaker and futurist, Tan Le combines breakthrough technology with a deeply human story, offering audiences a rare glimpse into where the next era of innovation is headed.

Tan Le and the future of brain-computer interfaces

Tan Le is widely recognized for pioneering advances in EEG-based brain-computer interface technology. As CEO and founder of EMOTIV, she has led the development of wearable neurotechnology that enables direct communication between the human brain and digital systems. This technology has already moved beyond research labs into real-world use, supporting applications ranging from assistive mobility and bionic limbs to cognitive performance and workplace optimization. When audiences book Tan Le for an event, they gain insight into how brain-computer interfaces are transforming healthcare, productivity, and human capability.

From science fiction to everyday reality

What once felt like science fiction is now tangible, and Tan Le is one of the innovators making that shift possible. Her work shows how understanding brain signals can unlock new ways of learning, working, and healing. Through engaging examples and case stories, she illustrates how ordinary people can better understand and harness their brain’s potential. Her keynotes explore how emerging neurotechnologies are changing how humans interact with machines, redefining creativity, focus, and performance across industries.

Global thought leader and trusted voice

A three-time TED speaker, Tan Le has addressed audiences across the globe, sharing her vision for the future of humankind. She has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Influential Women in Technology and named among Forbes’ 50 Names You Need to Know. Her thought leadership extends beyond the stage through her role as a contributing writer for the Forbes Technology Council and her participation in the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Neurotechnologies and Brain Science. Booking Tan Le means gaining perspectives shaped at the highest levels of global innovation and policy.

Author, innovator, and advocate

Tan Le is the author of The NeuroGeneration: The New Era in Brain Enhancement That Is Revolutionizing How We Think, Work & Heal. In the book, she explores advances in brain science and neurotechnology, from tools that help people learn faster to technologies that allow the colorblind to experience sound as color. Her contributions have been honored with awards such as the Innovation Research Interchange Achievement Award, the G’Day USA Global Innovation Award, the Advance Global Australian Award for ICT, and the AutoVision Innovation Award.

A powerful personal journey

Beyond her professional achievements, Tan Le’s life story resonates deeply with audiences. A Vietnamese refugee who arrived in Australia at the age of four, she grew up in a refugee camp before forging an extraordinary path in technology and innovation. Her journey, shared in her widely viewed TED Talk “My Immigration Story,” reflects resilience, determination, and the power of education. She was named Young Australian of the Year for her community work, and her portrait is part of the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia.

Championing purpose-driven technology

Now based in San Francisco, Tan Le continues to advocate for causes close to her heart, including STEM education, women in technology, and mental health. She has served on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Technology for Mental Health, been a director of Plan International Australia, and acted as an Ambassador for the Status of Women since 2001. When organizations book Tan Le for their event, they engage a speaker who connects cutting-edge innovation with purpose, ethics, and human impact, leaving audiences inspired and future-ready.

Customer Reviews

"Tan Le's story immediately captured the imagination of the audience, and the depth of her message proved so inspirational, that many were moved to share how Tan had impacted upon them emotionally."

Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)

"Tan was AMAZING! She exceeded our expectations."

Collaborative Business Communications

"Tan Le was one of six speakers discussing future thinking with Edward De Bono. In the company of a former Prime Minister, heads of industry and advertising wizards, she not only held her own but often shone."

Watershed Pictures

"Can’t say enough about how wonderful Tan Le was for our event. It was the highlight of the week."

K.N, Dell

"Tan Le is an extraordinarily gifted speaker with the ability to engage and move an audience in an intimate way."

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Tan Le:

Moderated Fireside Chat with Tan Le

In this experience, the moderator can interact with Tan on a combination of her topics, listed here. This allows a more unique and customized experience for the audience and how her tools and practical takeaways can be applied.

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Keynote by Tan Le:

Augmenting Human Potential – Where Neurotechnology Meets AI

In this groundbreaking keynote, Tan Le, CEO of EMOTIV and a pioneer in brain-computer interface technology. explores how the convergence of neurotechnology and artificial intelligence is redefining what it means to think, learn, and perform. With powerful stories and cutting-edge insights, Tan reveals how brain data and AI are unlocking new levels of focus, resilience, and cognitive capability, reshaping the future of work, leadership, and innovation. For organizations navigating rapid change, this keynote offers a transformative vision: not just smarter machines, but wiser humans.

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Keynote by Tan Le:

Embracing Your Inner Outsider

How do successful entrepreneurs come up with ideas that change the world? Tan Le, chosen by Fast Company as one of the Most Influential Women in Technology in 2010, credits her success in innovation to her early struggles growing up as a Vietnamese refugee and Australian immigrant.

In this moving presentation, Le talks about the moment she realized her outsider status provided a freedom to think differently and helped her succeed as a woman working in biotechnology and engineering, where the challenge is to constantly push the boundaries of what is possible. Le will show audiences how to free themselves from the norms that get people stuck, to look at things with a fresh perspective, and to never stop asking questions.

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