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Upcoming 2026 KAS Conference

5th Korean American Studies Conference
(October 17, 2026)

The 5th Korean American Studies Conference will be held on October 17, 2026. This page will provide updates on the conference program, registration, proposal submission, and presentation materials. We welcome participation from educators, researchers, and community members, and we encourage visitors to return for updated information as it becomes available.

Please click below to upload your proposal to the shared Google Drive folder.

Conference registration will open soon. Please check back for updates.

Presentation slide submission details will be posted soon.

Past KAS Conferences

Explore past Korean American Studies Conferences and learn more about previous programs, themes, and conference materials.

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2025

4th Annual Joint Korean American Studies Conference


September 12–14, 2025 | Philadelphia

The 2025 conference brought together educators, scholars, and community leaders for a joint conference focused on Korean American education, policy, and community engagement.

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2024

3rd Annual Korean American Studies Conference

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September 21, 2024 | UC Riverside

The 2024 conference explored Korean American Studies in an era of anti-Asian hate and highlighted timely conversations in education and community engagement.

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2023

2nd Annual Korean American Studies Conference

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April 8, 2023 | Long Beach

The 2023 conference featured sessions on Korean American Studies in K–12 and college settings, with presentations on curriculum, teaching, and civic engagement.

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2022

Inaugural Korean American Studies Conference

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April 23, 2022 | Los Angeles

The inaugural conference marked the beginning of the KAS conference series and focused on commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1992 L.A. Civil Unrest through Korean American Studies.

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KAS Foundations: 2021 Webinar Series

The 2021 Korean American Studies Webinar Series laid the foundation for the KAS conference series by bringing together educators, scholars, and community members through online forums.

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2021

2021 Korean American Studies Webinar Series


August - September, 2021 | Webinar

This webinar series brought together educators and scholars to discuss Korean American ethnic studies, curriculum, and classroom connections.

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2021

2021 Korean American Ethnic Studies Online Forum Series (Korean School)


November 16, 2021| Webinar

This online forum series provided Korean-speaking educators and community members with opportunities to explore Korean American ethnic studies and related educational themes.

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