From October 17 to 19, 2025, the inaugural conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Alumni Associations of America (CASAAA) was successfully held in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The event, themed “Sharing Stories, Building Bonds”, brought together over 270 distinguished alumni, scientists, and industry leaders from across North America to explore new opportunities for innovation and collaboration in science and technology.

As a Silver Sponsor, Concord & Sage PC proudly supported this landmark event. Attorney Zhiwei Hua, a senior practitioner specializing in both capital markets and intellectual property, attended the conference on behalf of the firm. During the event, he engaged in in-depth conversations with leading figures from academia, industry, and the investment community to discuss frontier issues in technological innovation, capital markets, and legal compliance.

The three-day conference was held at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center and focused on key areas including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and cross-border innovation. Keynote speakers from top research institutions and leading companies shared their insights, highlighting the latest trends in U.S.-China scientific collaboration. Multiple panel discussions, technical sessions, and startup showcases offered valuable networking opportunities and laid a solid foundation for future cooperation.

Concord & Sage PC, headquartered in California, is a full-service law firm with extensive experience in cross-border technology innovation, capital markets, and intellectual property. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in corporate law, securities law, IP law, and immigration law to startups and listed companies across the technology, biotech, and clean energy sectors. Its services include U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listings, IP protection and litigation, corporate governance, and cross-border investment. Through sponsorship and active participation in the CASAAA Conference, Concord & Sage further strengthened its ties with technology companies, research institutions, and alumni networks—continuing to empower U.S.-China innovation with professional and reliable legal support.

On October 18, the organizing committee presented Concord & Sage PC with the Silver Sponsor Award, recognizing the firm’s strong support and contribution to the inaugural conference.

“We are truly honored to participate in and support such an important event that brings together the power of scientific innovation. The CASAAA Conference provides an outstanding platform for dialogue and collaboration, and it offers valuable opportunities for our firm to continue serving Chinese and U.S. technology companies—especially in the areas of capital markets and intellectual property.”

— Zhiwei Hua, Attorney at Concord & Sage PC