SAUPO 2024 Testimonials
Dr. May Gao, the SAUPO Chair has received warm congratulatory messages from both onsite participants and online audience. Here are some examples:
Today was amazing, and we are so grateful to be part ! SAUPO 2024 was truly an extraordinary
event! You inspire us all, May Gao!
DeAnn Golden
President & CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Thank you to members of the SAUPO Planning Committee and all SAUPO volunteers. SAUPO provided excellent learning opportunities for us new entrepreneurs. SAUPO 2024 was very successful and we look forward to next year’s event.
Sujie Man
Principal, Sunshine International School USA
SAUPO conference was of superb quality. The organizational work was seamless. Thank
you for your hard work.
Eric Earl
Commercial Loans, Bank of America
Congratulations to Dr. May Gao and the entire team for another successful Symposium
on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO). KSU Wellstar College was thrilled to
sponsor and moderate the panel on sustainability. Thanks to the terrific panel of
dynamic leaders who are champions for sustainability in their sectors and organizations.
They shared great insights from their vast experiences and how they influence sustainability
practices. In Wellstar College, we believe in transforming lives locally and globally.
Facilitating international partnerships for our faculty and students is very important.
SAUPO was a great opportunity for engagement and networking. What a terrific job and
coordination! Great event!
Dr. Monica Swahn
Dean and Professor, KSU Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Symposium on Asia-US partnership opportunities(SAUPO) 2024 was a great success! We
are honored to have so many leaders in industry, government and education to join
us and have meaningful dialogues and collaborations! Many thanks to KSU colleagues
and students who come to support and help to make it happen! See you in 2025 in Tokyo!
Sha Huang
Asian Studies Director, KSU
SAUPO is the largest Asian business summit in the United States, and our Chinese-American
Business Association of Atlanta (CBAA) is one of its sponsors this year again. A delegation
of nine members from CBAA attended the conference. The summit delved into topics such
as sustainability, artificial intelligence technology and innovation, as well as trends
in business and investment.
Richard LiChinese
American Business Association of America and The Coca-Cola Company
It was great to see old friends from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Joan Hills,
as well as Ms. Zhao, the head of the China Council for the Promotion of International
Trade/China Chamber of International Commerce. Congratulations to Dr. May Gao and
the SAUPO team for another successful event and job well done ! Next year's summit
will be held in Tokyo, Japan
George Mui
Managing Partner, Global Consultants United
Dr. May Gao, thank you for having us all in the amazing SAUPO event and I was able
to meet with so many amazing individuals including the students and enjoyed your presentation.
Thank you for your utmost effort to create such an impactful event to connect the
Asian and American businesses. We will meet again soon!
Rose White
Real Estate Agent, BHHSGA
Dr. Gao, It was wonderful to be connected to you through George Mui. I enjoyed the
SAUPO Symposium and you have done an outstanding job! Thanks for sharing the lovely
photos and I look forward to staying connected.
Joanne Hill
MBDA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Fantastic job, May! SAUPO was amazingly organized, and really well attended!
Dr. Karin Scarpinato
Vice President for Research, KSU
Thank you very much for inviting and allowing me to participate in SAUPO 2024. It was a fantastic event. You led a very energized team to produce an outstanding event. It was a pleasure meeting others from KSU, including several of your support staff.
Rick Walker
President & CEO, Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
Congratulations on a first class program!
John McIntyre
Professor of Management, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. May Gao, Great pleasure to speak at the SAUPO. Great and successful event!
Allan Lin
CEO, Winmate
Dear May Gao, Thanks for this successful event! I am looking forward to seeing you
again! Best regards
Zhao Jianying
CCPIT
I had the opportunity to volunteer at the SAUPO event hosted by the esteemed Dr. May
Hongmei Gao. I was able to make great connections and listen to wonderful speakers!
It was an inspiring experience, and I am glad to have enjoyed this event with some
wonderful cohort members!
Riley Fields
Student, MA in Integrated Global Communication
I was honored to volunteer at and attend the Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities
(SAUPO). The panels were insightful, covering the future of business, sustainability,
innovation, and AI.
Caitlin Apone
Student, MA in Integrated Global Communication
Grateful for the opportunity to volunteer at SAUPO, the largest Asia business conference
in the USA, hosted by my professor Dr. May Gao. Today, I learned so much about artificial
intelligence, communication strategies, sustainability, and a list of things that
would take me days to name from the amazing guest speakers. Thank you to Dr. May Hongmei
Gao for this enriching experience today at Kennesaw State University!
Kyndall Hudson
Athlete Event Organizers, KSU
I had such an amazing time attending SAUPO today. It was so cool to be in the same
room as business leaders, investors, policy makers, community leaders, scholars and
diplomats from all over the world to learn about the future of business, sustainability,
innovation and technology.
Angelica Oliver
Student, MA in Integrated Global Communication
Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell said he had a blast speaking at SAUPO. We are happy
to be there for the City of Woodstock, GA. We met a few potential investors from Asia
at SAUPO. SAUPO was a great event for everyone.
Stacy Brown
Director of Communication, City of Woodstock, GA
Attending SAUPO was an excellent opportunity to engage with community leaders, business
innovators, scholars, and diplomats. I am deeply inspired by the strong female role
models in my program and grateful for Dr. Gao's mentorship and her efforts in organizing
this event. I had the chance to network with many companies, fostering new connections
and friendships!
Emily Zhu
Computer Science Major & Asian Studies Minor, KSU
Thank you for letting me be a part of SAUPO. I found the talks enlightening, and came
away with interesting ideas and innovative connections, some of which will inform
my teaching. SAUPO was seamless and I know how difficult that can be! Merci!
Dr. Noëlle Brown
Senior Lecturer of French, KSU
Thank you again for organizing and inviting me to such an amazing event at SAUPO! Looking forward to working with you on the next one soon!”
Caleb Oue
Journalist, Global Atlanta
SAUPO was wonderful this year. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with
you in the planning process! I especially loved the first panel.
Anna Nicholson
Asian Studies Major, KSU
Congrats on a wonderful event! I watched SAUPO via livestream.
Dr. John McIntyre
Professor of Management, Georgia Tech
Hi! I’m watching online via live streaming! Great panel on sustainability.
Dr. Josh Azriel
Professor of Communication, KSU
Thank you for inviting me to the SAUPO. I was able to make a lot of connections, new
and old, and I am excited to see where they go from there.
Taylor Wholason
International Business student, KSU