Chinese Institute of Engineers (Seattle Chapter)
CIE-USA founded in 1917

2025 CIE-SEA Annual Convention and Asian American Luminary Awards Ceremony will be held on September 7th at the Hilton Bellevue in Washington State. At that time, outstanding representatives will gather together to share their experiences and wisdom, witness glorious moments, and expand cooperation and exchanges. We sincerely invite people from everyone to attend and join the celebration!!

—————- Keynote Speaker —————- 

Dr. Xuedong Huang
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Zoom
Fellow of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS).

—————- Special Guests —————-

Government Officers: Washington State Government Officer and Councilors, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Seattle City Government Officers and Councilors, etc

Industry: Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, Netflix, AT&T, Airbnb, TikTok, Oracle, Alibaba, Nordstrom, Expedia, T-Mobile, etc

Academic and Alumni: University of Washington, Peking University, Tsinghua University, National Taiwan University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, etc

Biomedical Associations: Seattle Chinese Biomedical Association (SCBA), Washington Association of Chinese American Physicians (WACAP), etc

Investment Firm: Reps from fund investment firms

Entrepreneurs: Reps from the busiess and technology

Elites and Outstanding Experts: AALA and CIE Youth Scholarship awardees  

—————- Seminar Timeline —————-

2025/09/07
09:30am – 5:00pm Seminars and Forums
6:00pm – 9:30pm Award Ceremony
Dressing Code: Business or Formal Suit

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—————- Seminar Venue —————-

Hilton Bellevue 
300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004

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Morning Session（9:30am – 12:00pm）

09:30am – 10:00am Register 
10:00am – 12:00pm Seminar1: Technology & Investment

10:00am – 12:00pm Seminar 2: Future Education 

10:00am – 12:00pm Seminar3: Real Estate Development
10:00am – 12:00pm Seminar4: Career Development

Afternoon Session（11:30pm – 5:00pm）

1:00pm – 1:30pm Register
1:30pm – 5:00pm Seminar 5: AI Technology

1:30pm – 5:00pm Seminar 6: Biotechnology

1:30pm – 3:00pm Seminar 7: Blockchain

1:30pm – 5:00pm Seminar8: Social E-Commence

1:30pm – 5:00pm Seminar9: AI Startup Opportunities

1:30pm – 5:00pm Seminar10: Innovative Leadership

Coffee Break（5:00pm – 6:00pm） 

Award Ceremony & Banquet: 6:00pm – 9:30pm

The annual awards ceremony aims to recognize Asian American scientists, engineers, and corporate executives who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the fields of science, engineering, and management. They have not only achieved remarkable accomplishments in their professional areas but also exemplify excellent leadership, innovative spirit, and a strong sense of social responsibility. They actively give back to society, serve the broader community, and set a model for Asian American professionals.

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—————- CIE Centennial History —————-

The Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA (CIE-USA), founded in 1917, has a long and rich history. Distinguished figures in Chinese engineering, such as railway engineering pioneer Zhan Tianyou and “Father of Chinese Bridges” Mao Yisheng, both served as early presidents of the institute. Since its establishment, CIE has carried an important mission – to serve the Chinese American technology professional community in North America, promote technological advancement, foster career development, and encourage social engagement.

CIE-USA currently has seven major chapters across the United States. For over a century, it has continuously upheld and practiced the Chinese American community’s vision and ideals for science, technology, and education. The institute is dedicated to nurturing talent in the fields of engineering and technology and promoting communication and integration across diverse cultural backgrounds.

—————- Important Previous Events —————-

On September 28, 2024, the Chinese Institute of Engineers-Seattle Chapter (CIE/USA-SEA) hosted its prestigious Asian American Engineers of the Year (AAEOY) Award Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Southport, Seattle.

• Awardees: 19 Asian American engineers and scientists who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in science and technology received various awards.
• Congratulatory Messages: Several U.S. political leaders sent congratulatory letters, including:
  • Washington State Governor Jay Inslee
  • U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell
  • Chinese American U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
• These leaders highly praised the significant contributions of Asian American engineers and scientists to technological progress.
• Special Guest: Bob Ferguson, then Washington State Attorney General and current Governor of Washington, attended the ceremony in person to congratulate the awardees.
• Recognition: Ferguson acknowledged the tremendous contributions of Asian American scholars and engineers to the development of Washington State. He emphasized that their dedication to truth and spirit of innovation continue to inspire the younger generation and bring hope for future development.

—————- 2025 CIE Ceremony —————-

Centennial Legacy, Moment of Glory
Representatives from Academy, Industry, and Government Gather Together.
Witness the Brilliance and Achievements in Technology
2025 CIE-SEA Annual Conference and Asian American Luminary Awards Ceremony
You are invited to join this grand event
to celebrate our achievements and embrace the future together. 

—————- Contact —————-

Official Website	www.cie-sea.org
Collaboration Opportunity	contact@cie-sea.org
Sponsorship	Sophia Li Sophia2017Tina@gmail.com
CIE Annual Convention Committee	Chengliang Zhang chengliangzhang@gmail.com Jie An anjie_999@yahoo.com Sophia Li Sophia2017Tina@gmail.com Howard Wu wuhao19890422@gmail.com LianZong Wang lianzong.wang@me.com
Host	Chinese Institute of Engineers -Seattle Chapter
Co-host	Seattle Technical Forum