The Inaugural CASAAA Conference, Marriott Rio Gaithersburg, MD

October 17–19, 2025 | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, Maryland, USA

The Chinese Academy of Sciences Alumni Associations of America (CASAAA) is pleased to announce its Founding Ceremony and Inaugural Conference, to be held from October 17 - 19, 2025, at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

This conference will mark the official establishment of CASAAA and bring together alumni, scholars, professionals, and youth from across North America.

The conference aims to:

• Share stories and build bonds among generations of CAS alumni
• Provide a meaningful platform for scientific exchange, networking, and mentorship
• Foster cultural, academic, and professional collaboration
• Offer an opportunity for youth to convene and engage

• Establish CASAAA as a vibrant and enduring community

We warmly invite all CAS alumni—along with your middle and high school children—to join us in shaping this historic moment: celebrating our journeys, sharing our stories, and inspiring the future together.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, United States