KAAN 2025: Full Schedule

The KAAN 2025 Conference will take place at The Grand Hyatt in Atlanta, GA, on June 20-22. The theme this year is Growth and Change. As always, we offer an adoptee-only track alongside our general breakout sessions, which are open to all. We also offer programs for adults and youth (ages 8-17). All are welcome, including adoptees, birth families, family members (adoptive parents, spouses/partners, siblings and children of adoptees), service providers, and Korean Americans. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at tech@wearekaan.org.

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10:30am EDT

Veteran Attendee Meet & Greet (Adoptee Only)

Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)

Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)

Adoptee-Only Session

12:00pm EDT

Quiet Confidence: Navigating KAAN as Introverts

Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)

Do you prefer socializing in smaller groups vs large crowds? Do you like time alone to recharge after social events? Join two life-long introverts to break down and demystify what it means to be an introvert and how we can thrive at a large, emotionally impactful, social event like KAAN. This is a space for both first-time and seasoned adoptee attendees to share actionable tips and strategies for navigating this weekend and make meaningful connections that can last beyond our time together in Atlanta. This session is for adoptees that primarily identify as an introvert.

Speakers

Angela Kilsdonk

Angela Kilsdonk (she/her) is a transracial and transnational adoptee. She first attended KAAN in 2019 and is currently a member of the conference Tech Team. Angela was born in Korea, grew up in Wisconsin, and currently lives in Washington state.

Nick Ramsey

Nick Ramsey (he/him) is passionate about building adoptee and AAPI community. Born in Busan, he was adopted during the height of international adoption from Korea. Nick serves on the advisory council for KAAN and the communications committee for the Chinese Adoptee Alliance (CAA... Read More →

Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)

Adoptee-Only Session

1:30pm EDT

Navigating Love Across Race & Identity

Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT

Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)

Join us in a safe and vulnerable space for transracial adoptees to reflect on their romantic relationships, particularly with white partners, and to explore the complexities of these dynamics. The session will provide adoptees the opportunity to share how their racial consciousness has evolved and how that has impacted their views on partnership and love across race, ethnicity, and culture.

Speakers

Tory Bae

Tory Bae is a Korean adoptee who grew up in Minnesota and has called North Carolina home for over a decade. She works as a personal injury paralegal and does work for undergraduate admissions. She is passionate about supporting liberatory work for adoptees, as well as the queer and... Read More →

Jenna Lee Kim

A 1984 Korean American Adoptee via Holt, Jenna is in reunion with both of her birth parents, and currently lives on Jeju Island in Korea with her family. Writer, educator, former mayor, and current foodie, Jenna can be found on The Janchi Show, Adapted, and Empowered Adoptee podcasts... Read More →

Chris Washburn

Washburn is a proud Korean American Adoptee and a passionate superhero fan nerd that loves Céline Dion, Korean BBQ, Comic Cons, Golden Retrievers and when his cats nap on his chest. He’s a nationally known DJ that has worked with entities such as Disney World, Tao Group, the Las... Read More →

Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)

Adoptee-Only Session