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

Since its founding in 1917, the Chinese Institute of Engineers – USA (CIE-USA) has been dedicated to connecting Chinese-American professionals in science and technology, driving technological innovation, advancing career development, and encouraging social engagement. For over a century, the Institute has remained committed to the spirit of innovation and social responsibility, witnessing generations of Chinese-American engineers and tech talents grow and achieve breakthroughs on the global stage.

At the pivotal juncture of 2026, as artificial intelligence development reaches a critical inflection point, the global technology industry is undergoing a new wave of transformation. AI is evolving from content generation to Agentic AI—capable of autonomously executing complex tasks—and is increasingly integrating deeply into fields such as robotics, spatial intelligence, and biotechnology, propelling industries into a new era of innovation. As one of the world’s leading hubs for cloud computing and AI innovation, Seattle brings together globally renowned technology companies, research institutions, and startup ecosystems, positioning itself as a key city leading the next technological revolution.

The 2026 CIE/USA-SEA Annual Technology Forum and Outstanding Asian Talent Awards Gala will be held on September 27, 2026, at the Hilton Bellevue (Bellevue, WA). The conference is expected to bring together 2,000–3,000 professionals from the technology, academic, industrial, investment, and government sectors. Through high-level keynote forums, industry networking, innovation showcases, and an awards gala, the event will explore technological innovation, industrial development, and global collaboration in the age of AI. It will comprehensively showcase the leadership of Chinese-American tech talents in the global wave of innovation, solidifying its status as the most influential annual technology event for the Chinese-American tech community in North America.

We sincerely invite friends from all sectors of society to join us and celebrate this grand event!

Conference Theme: “The Year of Truth“

CIE/USA-SEA 2026 Technology Forum & Outstanding Asian Talent Awards Gala

Distinguished Guests:

• Tech Leaders – Executives, CTOs, entrepreneurs, and investors from leading global technology companies and innovation institutions.
• Academic Elite – Scholars and researchers from the University of Washington, other renowned universities, and research institutions both domestically and internationally.
• Industry Representatives – Business delegates from fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, aerospace, fintech, and edtech.
• Investment Institutions – Venture capital firms, startup accelerators, industry funds, and innovation ecosystem partners.
• Government and Community Representatives – Officials from government agencies, industry organizations, nonprofits, and the Chinese-American tech community.

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Forum Tracks:

• AI+ Forum – Focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, Agentic AI, and multimodal models, exploring the future direction of AI-driven industrial innovation.
• Career Up Professional Development Forum – Addressing career growth, talent transformation, job searching, and promotion in the AI era, offering practical insights and career advice for tech professionals.
• AI & Leadership Forum – Exploring corporate management, organizational change, and leadership evolution in the age of AI, sharing strategic thinking and practical experience from tech leaders.
• Education Forum – Centering on talent development, future education, STEM education, and building the next generation’s innovation capabilities in the AI era.
• FinTech Forum – Facilitating in-depth discussions on FinTech, digital finance, payment innovation, AI applications in finance, and the future financial ecosystem.
• Real Estate Forum – Examining new opportunities and trends in real estate, commercial property, and urban development driven by AI and technological progress.
• Healthcare Forum – Highlighting cutting-edge developments in AI and life sciences, precision medicine, biopharmaceutical innovation, and medical technology.
• iSoftStone Enterprise Innovation Forum – Focusing on enterprise digital transformation, global innovation practices, and the industrial application of AI technologies, co-hosted by iSoftStone and industry partners.

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Event Date: September 27, 2026
Venue: Hilton Bellevue (300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004)

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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 —————-

To date, the Chinese Institute of Engineers – USA (CIE-USA) has presented the AAEOY (Asian American Engineer of the Year) award to 10 Asian Nobel laureates. Past recipients also include outstanding engineers, corporate leaders, members of the National Academy of Engineering, members of the National Academy of Sciences, and leaders from world-renowned universities across fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, aerospace, healthcare, biotechnology, energy, and education. Notable honorees include NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, TSMC founder Morris Chang, National Academy of Engineering President Tsu-Jae Liu, and Purdue University President Mung Chiang. The AAEOY award has become one of the most influential engineering and technology accolades for Asian Americans in the United States.

In 2024, the CIE-USA Asian American Distinguished Engineer Awards Gala honored 19 Asian American engineers and scientists who achieved outstanding excellence in science, engineering, and technological innovation. The event received broad attention and support from the U.S. political community. Several dignitaries, including Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, and U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, sent official letters of congratulations, commending the honorees and highly praising the remarkable contributions of Asian American engineers and scientists to U.S. technological innovation and economic development. Bob Ferguson, then Washington State Attorney General and now Governor of Washington State, attended in person to present awards and deliver a keynote address, affirming the vital contributions of Asian American tech talent to the technology industries of both Washington State and the nation as a whole.

In 2025, the CIE-USA Seattle Chapter organized multiple technology forums and events, providing local engineers with platforms for academic exchange, career development training, and industry networking. The chapter successfully hosted the 2025 Annual Technology Forum and Asian American Outstanding Person of the Year Awards Gala. The conference featured 11 high-caliber technical forums and recognized outstanding professionals in the local technology and engineering sectors, as well as scholarship recipients among outstanding students. The event drew approximately 2,000 participants, including tech executives, industry experts, engineers and technicians, university scholars, and students from middle schools, high schools, and universities. It has become one of the most influential Chinese-American technology gatherings in the Pacific Northwest.

—————- Contact —————-

Official Website	www.cie-sea.org
Media	media@cie-sea.org
Sponsorship	sponsorship@cie-sea.org
CIE Annual Convention Committee	committee@cie-sea.org
Volunteer	volunteers@cie-sea.org