Next SAUPO conference will be held in person on Friday, April 17, 2026 at KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw GA 30144 will provided a full day of live-streamed and in-person events, featuring key discussions on sustainability, technology, and business trends across the USA and Asia. Attendees will enjoy live performances, networking sessions, and panels moderated by esteemed KSU leaders, as well as keynote speeches from distinguished officials, including the U.S. Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
This year's conference will continue to foster valuable international connections, offering attendees insights into strategic developments in global partnerships and investment.
USA time: 9:00am to 5:00pm EST, Friday April 17, 2026
China time: 9:00pm Friday 04/17/26 to 5:00am Saturday 04/18/26
Japan time: 10:00pm Friday 04/17/26 to 6:00am Saturday 04/18/26
KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Dr., Kennesaw GA 30144
2026-SAUPO-Atlanta will be live-streamed via Zoom.
| SAUPO 2026 ITINERARY: FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2026 FROM 9:00AM TO 5:00PM |
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| 9:00am-10:00am: Registration & Breakfast with Live Guzheng Music Performance Sponsored by KSU College of Architecture and Construction Management |
10:00am-10:30am: Opening & Introductions
Sponsored by KSU Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences (RCHSS)
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10:30am-11:30am: Sponsored by KSU Coles College of Business
SAUPO Panel #1: Global Business and Sustainability Strategies
Moderator: Hazem Rashed-Ali, Dean, KSU College of Architecture and Construction Management
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11:30am-1:30pm: Sponsored by Toyo Tires
SAUPO Networking Lunch with Keynote Speeches
Introduced by: George Mui, Managing Partner, Global Consultants United
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1:30pm-2:30pm: Sponsored by KSU College of Computing and Software Engineering
SAUPO Panel #2: AI, Technology and Innovation
Moderator: Lawrence Whitman, Dean, KSU Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology
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| 2:30pm-3:00pm: Sponsored by YKK AP Afternoon Networking Break |
3:00pm-4:00pm: Sponsored by KSU College of Science & Mathematics
SAUPO Panel #3: Global Workforce Development
Moderator: Nozomi Morgan, Founder & CEO, Michiki Morgan Worldwide
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4:00pm-5:00pm: Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHSGA)
Live Jazz Concert
Led by Yuichi Arai, Executive Director, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia (JCCG)
SAUPO Networking Reception with visit by KSU mascot “Scrappy”
SAUPO Zoom Webinar for global livestream will be operated and recorded by
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SAUPO 2026 goes from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday April 17, 2026, in person at KSU Center in Atlanta.
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