2026 IKAA Korea Gathering

We’re excited to welcome adoptees from around the world to the 2026 IKAA Korea Gathering from Oct 19th to 24th, 2026 in Seoul. Our global volunteer team is already working on a variety of activities. Expect a week filled with community, discovery, and lifelong memories!

The call for proposals for the 2026 Korea Gathering is now live! We invite proposals for workshops, discussion sessions, performances, presentations, well-being activities and other program contributions that reflect the diversity, expertise, and lived experiences within the global adoptee community. All proposals are due February 20, 2026 (Pacific Time). Late submissions may not be accepted – so we encourage you to start early. Applicants will hear back before the end of May.

Call for Proposals Guide
How to Submit: Fill out the Google Form – https://forms.gle/FkmrcGLpxRedyyqWA

Call for proposals for the research symposium are also live! Guidance on the application process and how to submit can be found here

We’ll be sharing updates as we go. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive the latest news directly in your inbox. In the meantime, you can check out highlights from the prior IKAA Korea Gathering in 2023 (summary, pictures).