On January 7th, IEEE, a globally renowned professional technical organization, made the announcement that Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has been bestowed with the '2026 IEEE Honorary Medal', along with a substantial prize of $2 million. This medal stands as IEEE's most prestigious accolade, designed to honor exceptional individuals who have left an indelible mark on the technology and engineering realms.

Huang has been recognized with this prestigious award for his groundbreaking work and visionary leadership in the realm of accelerated computing. Under his astute guidance, NVIDIA achieved a historic milestone by inventing the first graphics processing unit (GPU). This invention sparked a revolution in computing technology, propelling significant advancements across a multitude of fields. These fields encompass medicine, where it has enabled more precise diagnostics and innovative treatments; engineering, facilitating complex simulations and design processes; robotics, enhancing automation and precision; autonomous vehicles, paving the way for safer and more efficient transportation; and manufacturing, streamlining production and improving quality control.