Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is 'returning' to Stanford University after 31 years, says 'excited

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., will deliver the 2026 commencement address at Stanford University. A Stanford alumnus, Pichai said he is honoured to address the graduating class. This will be his first in-person commencement speech, following his earlier virtual address to the Class of 2020 during the pandemic, where he urged graduates to stay resilient and embrace change.