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<P><EM><STRONG>About the Convention:</STRONG></EM></P>
<P>The 55th Annual CESASC Convention will bring leaders & top science & engineering professionals together for the annual luncheon, technical symposium & evening gala & award reception on April 15, 2017 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. This year's theme is <EM><STRONG>"Building for the Future"</STRONG></EM>.</P>
<P><EM><STRONG>Register early for discounted rates--deadline for early bird registration is March 26, 2017.</STRONG></EM></P>
<P><A HREF="http://cesasc.org/sites/default/files/2017%20CESASC%20Sponsorship%20Package_0.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Sponsorship Opportunities" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow"><EM><STRONG>View Sponsorship Opportunities</STRONG></EM></A></P>
<P><EM><STRONG>View the Press Release at:<A HREF="http://www.pr.com/press-release/700903" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">http://www.pr.com/press-release/700903</A></STRONG></EM></P>
<P>The program will include a Luncheon, Technical Symposium, Evening Gala & Award Reception.</P>
<P CLASS="gmail_default">Confirmed Guests / Speakers (in alphabetical order)</P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. Raymond Chan, LA Deputy Mayor of Economic Development, Distinguished Achievement Award & Dinner Keynote Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Dr. Suming J. Chen, Google, Technical Symposium Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Honorable Judy Chu, Congresswoman, Dinner Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. Mike Eng, Evening Gala Emcee</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. James Erickson,Mars Science Laboratory Project Manager, JPL, Dinner Keynote Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. Bobak Ferdowsi, System Engineer, JPL, lunch Keynote Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Dr. Lee-Lueng Fu, Achievement Award,Ocean Surface Topography Mission Project Scientist, JPL Fellow, JPL</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Ms. Cynthia Guidry, LA World AirportDeputy Executive Director - Planning & Development Group</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Dr. Wilson Ho, Achievement Award,Donald Bren Professor of Physics & of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. Joel Jacinto, LA Commissioner for Public Works</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Dr. Jonathan Jian,Aerosols & Clouds Group Supervisor, JPL,Technical Symposium Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Dr. Yinuo Li, Young Achievement Award, Director of China Country Office for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,Technical Symposium Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Dr. Joshua Schank, LA Metro Chief Innovation Officer</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. Ben Shih, Google, HR,Technical Symposium Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. Henry Shu, Founder of SpeedyAI, Technical Symposium Speaker</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Mr. Charlie Zhang, Founder of Aseptic Solutions., Zion Enterprises, & Pick Up Stix</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="p1"><SPAN CLASS="s1"></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="s1">Dr. Hao Zou, CEO of Abundy, Lunch Keynote Speaker, AI in Financial Industry</SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN>11:00 am Check-in for Luncheon & Technical Symposium</SPAN><BR></P>
<UL>
<LI>11:30 am- 11:40 am Welcome Speech</LI>
<LI>11:40 am- 12:45pm Luncheon & Keynote Speech</LI>
<LI> 1:00 pm - 4:00pm Career andLeadershipDevelopment Forum</LI>
<LI> 1:00 pm - 4:00pm DaytimeTechnical Symposium - AR, AI, VR, & more</LI>
<LI> 1:00 pm - 4:00pm STEM & business innovation competition</LI>
<LI> 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm Social Networking</LI>
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<P><SPAN> 5:30pm Check-in for Evening Program</SPAN><SPAN></SPAN><BR></P>
<UL>
<LI>Evening Gala - Keynote Speech & Achievement Awards Presentation</LI>
<LI>Musical performance</LI>
</UL>
<P><SPAN>The convention will feature winners of STEM, Scholarships, & Business Innovation Competitions for students & young professionals. The application links & deadlines are:</SPAN></P>
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<LI><STRONG><A HREF="http://cesasc.org/content/2017-cesasc-scholarship-open-application" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">2017 CESASC Scholarship</A>:</STRONG>February 15, 2017</LI>
<LI><STRONG><A HREF="http://cesasc.org/content/stem-2017" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">2017 CESASC Student STEM Essay Contest</A>:</STRONG>February 20, 2017</LI>
<LI><STRONG><A HREF="http://cesasc.org/content/2017-business-innovation-invitation" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">2017 CESASC Business Innovation Competition</A>:</STRONG>March 1, 2017</LI>
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<P CLASS="gmail_default"><STRONG><I>About the Location:</I></STRONG></P>
<P CLASS="gmail_default"><I><SPAN></SPAN></I><STRONG>333 Universal Hollywood Drive</STRONG></P>
<P CLASS="gmail_default"><STRONG><SPAN CLASS="locality">Universal City</SPAN>, CA 91608</STRONG></P>
<P CLASS="gmail_default"><STRONG>Phone: (1)(818) 980-1212</STRONG></P>
<P CLASS="gmail_default"><I><SPAN>Sheraton Universal Hotel is uniquely & centrally situated in the Hollywood Hills, right next to Universal Studios Hollywood & the Universal Citywalk. It is a short drive to Universal Studios, Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, & Paramount, as well as numerous production companies. Premier Hollywood sightseeing & the Walk of Stars, a famous L.A. landmark, is less than five miles away. The hotel has premier convention & conference facilities for the CESASC Convention in 2017.</SPAN><BR></I></P>
<P CLASS="gmail_default"><IMG ALT="Sheraton Universal Hotel Tower" SRC="https://s.evbuc.com/https_proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F835823cc2337210a5a8e-6b815204f8eb35030706a93a54adbe62.r66.cf1.rackcdn.com%2Fresponsive%2F1102%2Fassets.sheratonuniversal.com%2FXLGallery%2FSheratonUniversalHotelTower-HD.jpg&sig=ADR2i79sCTpd7VJYTfvPaxVwNkKoO_rM6g"></P>
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<P>The Sheraton Universal Hotel Directions:</P>
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<H3 CLASS="directionLocation">From East</H3>
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<LI>Travel west on Interstate 10 to Highway 101 North.</LI>
<LI>Proceed north on Highway 101.</LI>
<LI>Exit onto Lankershim Boulevard.</LI>
<LI>Turn right & proceed 1 block to Universal Hollywood Drive.</LI>
<LI>Turn right onto Universal Hollywood Drive.</LI>
<LI>The hotel will be at the top ofthe hotel.</LI>
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<H3 CLASS="directionLocation">From West</H3>
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<LI>Travel east on Highway 101.</LI>
<LI>Exit Lankershim Boulevard Exit.</LI>
<LI>Turn right onto Lankershim Boulevard.</LI>
<LI>Proceed 2 blocks to Universal Hollywood Drive.</LI>
<LI>Turn right onto Universal Hollywood Drive.</LI>
<LI>The hotel will be at the top of the hill.</LI>
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<H3 CLASS="directionLocation">From South</H3>
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<LI>Travel north on Highway 101.</LI>
<LI>Exit onto Lankershim Boulevard & turn right.</LI>
<LI>Turn right on Universal Hollywood Drive.</LI>
<LI>The hotel will be at the top of the hill.<BR></LI>
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<H3 CLASS="directionLocation">From North</H3>
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<LI>Travel south on Interstate 5 to Hollywood State Route 170.</LI>
<LI>Travel south on State Route 170 to Highway 101 South.</LI>
<LI>Exit at Lankershim Boulevardand turn right.</LI>
<LI>Turn right at Universal Hollywood Drive.</LI>
<LI>The hotel will be at the top of the hill.</LI>
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<P><STRONG>Event parking will charged at a special discounted rate.</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>Metro Red Line Connect at Union Station to Universal/Studio City</STRONG></P>
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<LI>Fee:<SPAN>1.50 USD per ride; 5 USD for day pass</SPAN></LI>
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