2024 CKA ENVISION GALA & SUMMIT

2024 Envision Gala Honorees

Lifetime Achievement
Legacy Award

TRAILBLAZER Award

Lifetime Achievement
Leadership Award

INSPIRE AWARD

BILL KIM

Founding Chairman &
Former CEO of Kizan International
DBA Louis Raphael

CATHERINE KIM

Executive Vice President,
Editorial for NBC News

PAUL KIM

Founder & Managing Partner of LaSalle Asset Management

Founder & Managing Partner of New Providence Pictures

KRISTEN KISH

Chef/Partner of Arlo Grey,
Author
Emmys-nominated Host of Top Chef

Lifetime Achievement
Legacy Award

BILL KIM

Founding Chairman & Former CEO, Kizan International

DBA Louis Raphael

TRAILBLAZER Award

CATHERINE KIM

Executive Vice President,
Editorial for NBC News

Lifetime Achievement
Leadership Award

PAUL KIM

Founder & Managing Partner of LaSalle Asset Management

Founder & Managing Partner of New Providence Pictures

INSPIRE AWARD

KRISTEN KISH

Chef/Partner of Arlo Grey,
Author
Emmys-nominated Host of Top Chef

MISSION

to ADVANCE the NATIONAL VOICE and INFLUENCE of the Korean American community across the United States.

GOALS

to be the NATIONAL ADVOCATE for the KA community

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

1.2M+

COMMUNITY MEMBERS
supported and impacted
by CKA initiatives
(2023-2024)

750+

GRADUATES of CKA-Sponsored LEADERSHIP TRAINING
(2011-2024)

1,000+

CKA-organized NETWORKING events & LEADERSHIP programs to EMPOWER our Communities
(2011-2024)

1,000+

Members, Community PARTNERS and Regional CHANGEMAKERS collaborating with CKA to STRENGTHEN the AAPI voice

500,000+

IMPRESSIONS of CKA’s digital messaging annually across LINKEDIN, META, X, and YOUTUBE

25+

U.S. STATES and COUNTRIES where CKA’s footprint is GROWING, including CA, GA, NY and Washington, DC + Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand and UK

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 | 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 – 5 PM (11 AM : Registration | 11:30 – 12:30 : Lunch | 12:30 – 6 PM : Summit)

Envision Summit at Convene Conference Center – Washington, DC

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 visibility, 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.

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 | 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 – 5 PM (11 AM : Registration | 11:30 – 12:30 : Lunch | 12:30 – 6 PM : Summit)

Envision Summit at Convene Conference Center – Washington, DC

GALA & SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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!

GALA & SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Registration

11:30 am

Summit

12 pm – 6 pm

ENVISION: Owning THE game

Each year, the Council of Korean Americans (CKA) Envision Summit brings together influential thought leaders and decision makers from diverse sectors to engage in IMPACTFUL DISCUSSIONS and to INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION of Korean American leaders.

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.