KUSCO and KSEA co-hosted 2011 Young Generation Technical and Leadership Conference, January 7-9, 2011, in Seattle, which KUSCO has been supporting since its inception in 1999. The purpose is to nurture Korean-American 2nd or 3rd generation majoring mainly in science and technology. Around 164 bright and promising students participated in the conference.

They shared their thoughts and knowledge through technical sessions, expanded their networks and developed leadership through team works. Dr. Jong-Deok Kim made presentation about KUSCO S&T activities and WEST program. In addition, Mr. Michael Park, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft and Dr. Paull Shin, State Senator, Washington State gave a remarkable speech on leadership, passing on invaluable lessons to the participants.