Microsoft Research Asia ACE Talk

About ACE Talk

ACE Talk stands for Accelerate, Create, and Empower — three pillars that embody our vision to advance research and innovation across disciplines.
Launched in 2022 by Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA), the ACE Talk Series provides an international platform for faculty, researchers, and emerging scholars to share cutting-edge ideas, spark innovation, and inspire one another toward meaningful impact.

Mission & Vision

Building on this vision, the ACE Talk Series aims to:

• Accelerate the adoption of pioneering research and emerging technologies.
• Create a vibrant environment that nurtures collaboration and novel ideas.
• Empower individuals to drive innovation and positive change at scale.

Through this initiative, MSRA connects with rising research stars worldwide, strengthening its global academic presence while fostering a culture of openness, creativity, and cross-disciplinary exchange.

For MSRA researchers, ACE Talk serves as a platform to explore new frontiers, discover potential collaborators, and amplify their global influence.
For interns and young researchers, it provides direct access to world-leading experts and invaluable career inspiration.

Impact & Highlights

Since its inception, ACE Talk has hosted 40+ sessions covering a wide range of fields, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Robotics, Embodied AI, Visual Computing, and Social Computing.

Our speakers have represented 20+ leading universities and research institutions around the world — including Stanford, MIT, Princeton, CMU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, NUS, NTU, HKU, and Tsinghua University.

By the numbers:

• Over 80+ speakers approached, with 40+ successful talks delivered.
• More than 10,000 total participants, with individual sessions drawing up to 400+ attendees.
• A growing global community connecting scholars, innovators, and practitioners across continents