From Imagination to Innovation - Into Reality

Welcome to UKC 2026

Welcome to the 39th U.S.–Korea Conference on Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (UKC 2026), to be held August 5–8, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Organized by the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) in celebration of its 55th anniversary, UKC 2026 brings together leaders from academia, industry, government, and research institutions to advance global collaboration and innovation.

Under the theme “From Imagination to Innovation – Into Reality,” UKC 2026 will explore how scientific ideas and technological breakthroughs are transformed into real-world impact. Through plenary lectures, signature symposia, forums, and networking opportunities, the conference will highlight the critical roles of creativity, convergence, and collaboration in an era shaped by AI, data-driven science, and advanced technologies.

As KSEA’s flagship conference, UKC serves as a premier platform for sharing cutting-edge research, fostering U.S.–Korea partnerships, and nurturing the next generation of science and engineering leaders. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring environment where ideas become innovation and collaboration shapes the future.

Yong Kyu Yoon

55th President, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)