U.S.-Korea Conference

U.S.-Korea Conference (UKC)

The U.S.-Korea Conference (UKC) is the flagship annual event hosted by the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA), bringing together scientists, engineers, educators, entrepreneurs, and students from both the U.S. and Korea. Since its inception in 1974, UKC has fostered collaboration, networking, and innovation across borders. The conference includes technical symposia, career workshops, networking events, and leadership programming—creating a unique platform to connect academia, industry, and government.

Who Should Attend:

• Korean-American students, researchers, and professionals in STEM

• Faculty, government scientists, and tech entrepreneurs

• Industry experts and thought leaders committed to U.S.-Korea cooperation

2025 Conference Highlights:

• Dates: August 5–9, 2025

• Location: Omni Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA

• Theme: "Future US: Advancing Science and Technology to Benefit Humanity from Earth to Space"

• Hosted by: KSEA in partnership with KUSCO and Korean governmental organizations (e.g. NRF, MSIT)

• Over 1,200 attendees from United States and Korea expected

• Multidisciplinary symposia across AI, robotics, biotech, energy, semiconductors, climate, and more