Dear KSEA Members,

This is a reminder that the priority application deadline for the 12th annual national Korean-American "Young Generation Technical Leadership Conference" (Ygnite) is today, October 9th. After the priority application deadline, $20 discount for presenter applications will not be applicable.

* Free 3 nights lodging, meals, travel support to Dallas included in registration fee!

Come to this once-a-year extravaganza hosted by KSEA with:

• Inspiring Korean-American CEO R&D speakers,
• Opportunity to present your research or leadership experiences,
• Excellent career development workshops,
• Unparalleled speed-networking sessions, and
• A chance to broaden your horizons fellow participants from all over the US.

Eligibility:

• Demonstrated interest in issues related to 1.5 2nd generation Korean-American scientists engineers.
• Professionals, academics (professors, post-docs), students (graduate, professional school, or undergraduate junior/senior) in their 30's 20's.
• Demonstrated strong leadership experience and/or academic excellence.

Registration:

• Participant Option: $200 - No presentation requiredTravel not supported.
• With your registration fee, this regular application allows you to receive full access to all sessions, along 3 nights of lodging one other roommate, all meals from Friday breakfast to Sunday lunch.
• Presenter Option: $90 – Prior preparation requiredPresentation on siteTravel supported.
• Discussion Moderator - You will receive 30 minutes to engage fellow participants in any topic any format.
• Lecture Presentation - Presentations on technical, leadership or career topics delivered to a lay audience.
• Poster Presentation - You will get a chance to present your leadership or research work at the poster session.
• Essay Competition - Choose from two essay prompts submit a 1000-word essay.

* $20 discount for presenter applications submitted by October 9, 2015 (excludes regular participants).
* You must be a member of KSEA at the time of registrationMembership is free for undergraduates, $15 for graduate students, $35 for professional members.

Applications accepted on September 1, 2015
Early Applications for priority admission are due by October 9, 2015
Regular Applications are due by November 6, 2015
To apply for more information visit: http://yg.ksea.org
For general inquiries, please contact us at yg@ksea.org

Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime!

Thank You,
Daegene Koh, Conference Chair
Stella Chun, Dennis Cha, Kathy Lee, Conference Co-Chairs
Ygnite 2016, KSEA