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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Receives 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor
IEEE, the world's leading technical professional organization, has named Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's founder and CEO, the recipient of the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor. This prestigious accolade comes with a $2 million prize.
Huang is recognized for his pioneering work in accelerated computing, which has placed NVIDIA at the forefront of technological advancement. His leadership has been pivotal in the invention of the first GPU in 1999, a development that revolutionized computing.
Under Huang, NVIDIA became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization in 2025. The company's technology powers industries globally, from AI models to data centers.
IEEE President Mary Ellen Randall praised Huang's contributions to technology and innovation, which continue to inspire future engineers and technologists worldwide.
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