We're thrilled to announce Dr. Kai Li as a 2026 Trailblazers Gala: The Power of Us Honoree!
Dr. Kai Li is a pioneer of distributed systems whose innovations in data storage helped shape modern cloud infrastructure. He joined Princeton University as a Professor in Computer Science in 1986. In 2001, he founded Data Domain, building the first commercial deduplication storage system, revolutionizing data protection, and opening up a new billion-dollar market.
He was recently elected to the American Academy for Arts & Sciences in recognition of his remarkable contributions to his field. In addition, he is also a founder of the Asian American Scholars Forum (AASF), where he continues to serve as its Vice President.
Learn more about Dr. Li & buy tickets to meet him at our 2026 Gala HERE!