Association of Chinese Scientists and Engineers conference October 9
The Association of Chinese Scientists and Engineers held its conferenceon October 9, 2005 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wyndham Northwest Chicago Hotel, Itasca, Illinois. The central theme of the conference is "US-China Prosperity and Career Advancement of Chinese American Professionals." Its program is noted below:
10:10 AM - 10:50 AM: "Innovation and Development in China - Science and Technology to 2020" Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jinpei Cheng, Vice Minister of Science and Technology Ministry of China
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM: "How to Help Yourself Find Career Success in the US" Keynote Speaker: Mr. David Lum, Chairman of Motorola Asian Business Council Director of Asia/Pacific Product & Support Operations, Motorola
11:30 AM -12:10 PM: "The Opportunities and Investments in China" Speaker: Dr. William Kirschenbaum, Chairman of Triglobal Capital Holding Group
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM: ACSE Contribution and Sponsorship Award
12:20 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch (Wyndham Northwest Chicago Hotel, Room: Lakeshore, Ground floor)
Luncheon Session: Dr. George Yu, ACSE Secretary General
Speech by Mr. Yong Li, Head of Changsha County, Hunan, China
Award of the retired board members and introduction of the new board members
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Afternoon Sessions Session A: Career Development of Chinese American Professionals (Room: Marlborough, 2nd floor) Moderator: Dr. Hong Jiang, Director of General Activities Committee, ACSE
1. Topic: "Your Career in the USA: Practical Tips & Suggestions to Make Your Career Work for You" Speaker: Mr. David Lum, Chairman of Motorola Asian Business Council
Director of Asia/Pacific Product & Support Operations, Motorola
2. Topic: "Opportunities and Challenges for Chinese American Professionals in US-China Business." Speaker: Mr. Siva Yam, President of U.S. - China Chamber of Commerce
3. Topic: "Small Business Administration Programs for Entrepreneurs"
Speaker: Mr. Steve Konkle, Small Business Administration, Economic Development Specialist
4. Topic: "Export Working Capital"
Speaker: Mr. John Novell, Small Business Administration, International Trade Specialist
5. Topic: "Legal Issues in Business Transaction: Case Study" Speaker: Ms. May Hao, President of MayGlobe Law Firm
6. Topic: "Addressing Patent Protection in the Product Development Process"
Speaker: Mr. Steven D. Weseman, Partner of IP Focus Law Group, Ltd.
Session B: Status and Perspectives of Bio and Medical Technology Development (Room: Hampton, 2nd floor) Moderator: Dr. Mingyuan Zhou, Director of Public Relationship Committee, ACSE