2021 CASTUSA-GNY Convention

2021 CAST-USA

ANNUAL CONVENTION

Virtual Event, Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2021

About CASTUSA-GNY

Speakers

2021 CASTUSA-GNY

Convention Description

Program Book

Event Information

The Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA, Greater New York Chapter (CASTUSA-GNY) is proud to host the 2021 CASTUSA-GNY Annual Convention, it aims to

Bring science and technology communities across different disciplines together to exchange ideas and brainstorm for solutions to challenging problems that benefit humanity.
Encourage younger generation of students and scholars to pursue their dreams in science and technology careers
Help technology professionals to navigate and develop their careers
Foster cooperation that may lead to successful startup ventures
Match investors and entrepreneurs for mutual benefits

Time

7:00 PM -11:00 PM Dec. 11&18, 2021(Sat.)

Location

Online(Zoom Webinar)

Agenda

2021 Annual Convention of Chinese Association of Science and Technology(CASTUSA-GNY)
DAY 1 AGENDA 7:00-7:10 pm	Welcome Remarks, Dr. Mark Tang, CASTUSA-GNY President
7:10-8:10 pm	Keynote Speech: Converged Network for Next-Generation IoT David H. Lu, AT&T Vice President of Network Systems, CTO
8:10-9:30 pm	Session I: Quantum Information Science and Engineering Quantum Communication Technology: Origin and Advancements Speaker: Dr. Qiang Zhang, University of Science and Technology of China, on Quantum Communication Technology Research Quantum Computing Education Efforts at the Introductory Level Speaker: Ms. Lia Yeh, University of Oxford, UK, IEEE Quantum Education Committee on Quantum Computing Education Efforts
9:30-9:40 pm	Short Break
9:40-11:00 pm	Session II: STEM & Education: AI, Robotics, and Beyond Panelists: Dr. Vikram Kapila, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Director for Ph.D. Student Development, and Faculty Partner of NYU K12 STEM Education Program Dr. Yu Lu, Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Beijing Normal University and Director of Artificial Intelligence Lab, Advanced Innovation Center for Future Education, Beijing City Dr. Xiaoxue Du, Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Media Lab
DAY 2 AGENDA 7:00-7:10 pm	Welcome Remarks, Dr. Mark Tang, CASTUSA-GNY President
7:10-8:00 pm	Keynote Speech: Melting diverse experiences, strives to build a career and differentiated Biopharmas cross the boarders Dr. Joan Shen, CEO at I-Mab Biopharma
8:00-9:55 pm	Session I: Biomedical Research Frontiers Impact of China Innovation on Global Biopharma Speaker: Dr. Josie Zhou, Leader of Biotech services in China Monoclonal Antibodies as Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial & COVID-19 Applications Speaker: Dr. Vu Truong, CEO&CSO, Aridis Pharmaceuticals From Professor to Entrepreneur： Innovative Medicine for Cancer and Inflammatory Diseases Speaker: Dr. Xin-Yuan Fu, Senior Chair Professor & Dean, Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, West China Hospital
9:55-10:05 pm	Short Break
10:05-11:25 pm	Session II: Cryptocurrency & Regulation The Block-Chain Technology backing Cryptocurrencies and Beyond Speaker: Dr. Michael Zou, Staff Software Engineer in Alphabet, specialized in Machine Learning and Vision Recognition Law and Regulation on Cryptocurrency Speaker: Dr. Robert Liu, the Founder and Chairman of Balance Law Firm
11:25-11:30 pm	Closing Remarks, Dr. Mark Tang, CASTUSA-GNY President