November 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Night at the Museum with Korean Art
November 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Night at the Museum with Korean Art
November 14 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Envision Gala – Building a Legacy of Hope
November 15 | 11:30 AM – 6 PM
Envision Summit – Owning the Game
November 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Night at the Museum with Korean Art
November 14 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Envision Gala – Building a Legacy of Hope
November 15 | 11:30 AM – 6 PM
Envision Summit – Owning the Game
Founder & Managing Partner of LaSalle Asset Management
Founder & Managing Partner of New Providence Pictures
Founding Chairman & Former CEO, Kizan International
DBA Louis Raphael
Executive Vice President of Editorial for NBC News
Founder & Managing Partner of LaSalle Asset Management
Founder & Managing Partner of New Providence Pictures
Chef/Partner of Arlo Grey,
Author
Emmy Nominated Host of Top Chef
Soprano, Washington National Opera
Concert Pianist, Artist, Educator, Speaker
The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) is thrilled to share the upcoming 2024 Envision Gala and Summit in our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Taking place from the evening of Wednesday, November 13 to Friday, November 15, this premier two-and-a half day event will bring together trailblazers and leaders across America to celebrate and invest in CKA’s vital mission to empower Korean American leaders and communities that are thriving in different sectors and geographies.
The 2024 Envision Gala and Summit theme – “Building a Legacy of Hope” – pays tribute to the dedication and sacrifices made by today’s trailblazers in laying a strong foundation for a promising and vibrant future for Korean Americans. There is much work ahead as we rally together to continue to fight for visiblity, equity, and opportunities for our community while contributing toward shaping this ever-evolving nation and its democracy. Countless heroes from past immigrant generations alongside current second and third generations are making remarkable contributions through inspiration and generosity.
This gala will shine a spotlight on esteemed examples of influential Korean Americans who are truly making a national impact. Moreover, closer to home, the gala will continue the tradition to provide the exceptional opportunity to recognize our immigrant parents’ sacrifices while looking forward with hope towards an inspiring future for the Korean American community. This occasion will be a multi-generational celebration!
November 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)
Night at the Museum with Korean Art – VIP Evening Reception at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
November 14 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM (CKA Members & Invited Guests Only)
CKA Women’s Affinity Group (WAG) Breakfast – Address shared in confirmation email
November 14 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM (Invitation Only)
Honorees & Donors VIP Luncheon
November 14 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM (Registration open at 5 PM)
Envision Gala – Building a Legacy of Hope at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Washington, DC
November 15 | 11:30 AM – 6 PM (11 AM : Registration | 11:30 – 12:30 PM : Lunch | 12:30 – 6 PM : Summit)
Envision Summit at Convene Hamilton Square – Washington, DC
to be the MEDIA POWERHOUSE that promotes our stories, perspectives, and thought leadership
to be the NATIONAL HUB that connects and mobilizes KA communities across sectors and regions
to BUILD BRIDGE spanning racial and ethnic communities
Join us for these important, engaging events. Demonstrate your support for the CKA national community by sponsoring Envision Gala tables, Envision Summit panels, professional networking receptions, and more.
Your active involvement in these events is instrumental in advancing our shared mission and vision for the Korean American community, and it contributes significantly to bringing about a brighter tomorrow. We deeply appreciate your partnership and support in this journey!
Join us for these important, engaging events. Demonstrate your support for the CKA national community by sponsoring Envision Gala tables, Envision Summit panels, professional networking receptions, and more.
Your active involvement in these events is instrumental in advancing our shared mission and vision for the Korean American community, and it contributes significantly to bringing about a brighter tomorrow. We deeply appreciate your partnership and support in this journey!
The 2024 Summit theme “ENVISION: OWNING THE GAME” recognizes the groundbreaking, transformative efforts of individuals in the corporate, media, sports, civic, and policy sectors who are disrupting and revolutionizing representation and visibility of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Summit engagement will ignite and mobilize our community to fearlessly advance innovative paradigm shifts in industry, meaningful and unorthodox alliances, and impactful and sustainable ventures that received the recognition worthy of our collective efforts.
This esteemed group commits to support for three to five years. Contributions are made at three levels:
Chair Circle: $100,000+ annually, President Circle: $50,000+ annually, and Leadership Circle: $25,000+ annually.
We invite visionary philanthropists to join us in championing CKA’s future and strengthening theKorean American community.
This esteemed group commits to support for three to five years. Contributions are made at three levels:
Chair Circle: $100,000+ annually, President Circle: $50,000+ annually, and Leadership Circle: $25,000+ annually.
We invite visionary philanthropists to join us in championing CKA’s future and strengthening theKorean American community.
Jihee Huh
2024 Envision Gala Co-Chairs
Carol Choi
2024 Envision Gala Co-Chairs
Sam Hyun
Steve S. Kang
Abraham Kim
Michelle Kim
Lucy S. Lee
Samy Montechristo
So Yong Park
Mihae Kim Stefani
Jerry Won
Regina Yoon
Contact us at ckagala@councilka.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on November 13-15, 2024
2023 CKA Envision Gala & Summit Video Highlight
About Council of Korean Americans
Educational Partner
Gyu Whan & Hyung Jin Yoon
Stephen Y. Park
Sunny K. Park Family Foundation
Kate Seitz & William Um
Kee & Susan Park
Ken & Johanna Kim
Leezie Kim & Gary Restaino
Michael & Sunny Yang
Mihae + Jeffrey Stefani & Marianne Brackney
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