On October 15, 2025 over 70 CKA Members, Network of Korean American Leaders (NetKAL) Alumni and friends gathered at City Club LA in downtown Los Angeles to reconnect, hear CKA updates and be inspired by leaders of two major Korean Festivals in the U.S..

After hearing remarks by CKA Board Chair Angela Killoren and CKA President Abraham Kim, attendees enjoyed a program moderated by Korean American Coalition, Los Angeles (KAC-LA) Executive Director Eunice Song. She led an engaging conversation with CKA Member Alex Cha and CKA Board Member Randy Sim about their experiences leading two of the largest Korean Festivals in the U.S.: Los Angeles, California and the other in Houston, Texas.

The reception concluded with a look ahead to 2026, a monumental year marking the 20th Anniversary of NetKAL and the 15th Anniversary of CKA.