Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, is set to return to Stanford University to deliver the keynote address at the university's 135th Commencement ceremony on June 14, 2026. Pichai, who holds a Master’s in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford, expressed his excitement about addressing the graduates, their families, and friends. Stanford President Jonathan Levin commended Pichai for his impactful leadership and ability to inspire others through technology. The ceremony will be part of a weekend-long celebration from June 11-14, 2026. This will mark Pichai's first in-person commencement speech, as his previous remarks were delivered virtually to the Class of 2020 during the pandemic. Pichai's journey from a graduate student at Stanford to the CEO of a major tech company exemplifies the transformative power of education and technology.