2023 KDVA Reunion and Alliance & Veterans Conference

October 6 – 8, 2023

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Anyone who is interested in Veterans or the ROK-U.S. Alliance are welcome – the Reunion and most meals are free!

CONFERENCE REGISTER

 

Kia Tour Register   Infantry Museum Register   Aquarium Register

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta – Website

2625 Cir 75 Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 (next to Atlanta Braves Stadium) (Self-parking available)

Discount Room Block Rate: $299.00 per night

Must book rooms by September 6, 2023, to be guaranteed a discounted rate. Book Hotel

Honors Parking Information –

Free Parking and Shuttle Bus to KDVA & KUSAF Honors Banquet on Oct. 7, 2023

The Honors Banquet will be at the Omni Hotel in Battery Park at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  There is potential for parking delays due to the Atlanta Braves playoff game, so KDVA will provide free parking and shuttle service starting at 5:00 p.m. from this location:

Church of the Apostles

3585 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327

It is about a 10-15 minute ride to the Omni Hotel. No reservations needed.  Shuttle will run from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Dates Activities
Fri, 6 Oct

11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.  Onsite Reunion & Conference Check-in

1:00-2:30 p.m.     Bus from Omni Hotel to Kia Assembly Plant, West Point, Georgia

2:30-4:00 p.m.    Tour Kia Assembly Plant

Tram tour of the assembly plant.

4:00-5:00 p.m.    Bus to National Infantry Museum, Fort Moore, Georgia

5:00-7:00 p.m.     Icebreaker Reception and Private Museum Tour

 Private access to the museum after hours for KDVA members and the Virtual Reality Room experience is included!

7:00-9:00 p.m.    Bus back to Omni Hotel
Sat, 7 Oct

8:30-9:00 a.m.     Onsite Reunion & Conference Check-in and Refreshments

9:00-9:10 a.m.     Welcome Remarks

          KDVA Workshop

9:10-10:30 a.m.   Korea Veterans Stories

10:30-12:15 p.m. KDVA Networking Forum

12:30-1:30 p.m.   Lunch: Guest Speaker(s) 

Alliance & Veterans Conference

1:30-3:00 p.m.    Panel 1:  “Korea Defense Veterans Carrying on Legacy of Korean War Veterans”

    • Moderator: Colonel (Ret.) David Maxwell, Vice President of Center for Asia Pacific Strategy
    • Mr. Norman Board, USMC, Korean War Veteran, Chosin Reservoir
    • Mr John Lee, ROK, Korean War Veteran, Chosin Reservoir
    • Mr. Seoho Lee, ROK Defense Veteran, Grandson of Korean War Veteran
    • Colonel (Ret.) Rob Choppa, National Infantry Association President

1:30-3:00 p.m. Panel 2:  “3D (Defense and Diplomacy Dialogue):  CFC Commanders and  Ambassadors Forum”

    • Moderator: Mr. Markus Garlauskas, Director of Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
    • Former Ambassador: The Honorable Mark William Lippert
    • Former CFC Commander:  General (Ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti
    • Former CFC Dep. Commander:  General (Ret.) Choi, Byung-Hyuk
    • ROK Diplomat.:  Mr. Suh, Sangpyo, ROK Consul General in Atlanta

4:45-5:00 p.m    Closing Remarks

5:00-5:50 p.m.   Display Area

6:00-7:30 p.m.   KDVA & KUSAF Honors Banquet 

Join us at our Honors Gala as we recognize outstanding members for their contributions to the ROK-U.S. Alliance and to inspire making a difference for the Alliance’s future. See Honorees
Sun, 8 Oct

8:30-9:00 a.m.      Bus from Omni Hotel to Georgia Aquarium

9:00-11:30 a.m.     Georgia Aquarium Tour

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.    Bus back to Omni Hotel

Reunion and Alliance & Veterans Conference Concludes

REUNION & CONFERENCE REGISTRATION –

Saturday, October 7, 2023

KDVA Reunion and Alliance & Veterans Conference 

Join us at the 2nd annual KDVA Reunion and Conference!

What’s included: KDVA Workshops and Networking Forum, Saturday Lunch, The Alliance & Veterans Conference, and KDVA & KUSAF Honors Gala (reception & dinner)

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Additional Activities –

Register for EACH activity you and your guests plan to attend by clicking on the register links below.

Friday, October 6, 2023 (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

Kia Assembly Plant Tour – Website

Join us for a comprehensive look inside one of the most state-of-the-art, advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world nestled in West Point, Georgia!

What’s Included – Entry Fee, Transportation. Please note the bus will go directly to the National Infantry Museum after the Kia Assembly Plant Tour. If you plan to drive yourself, please still register.

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Friday, October 6, 2023 (4:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

National Infantry Museum Private Tour and Icebreaker Reception – Website

Private access to the museum after hours for KDVA members and the Virtual Reality Room experience are included! See a collection of more than 70,000 artifacts from the last 240 years of American military history.

What’s Included – Entry Fee, Transportation, Reception Food & Drinks. Please note the bus will come directly from the Kia Assembly Plant. If you plan to drive yourself, please still register. 

Infantry Museum Register

Sunday, October 8, 2023 (8:30 am – 12:00 pm)

Georgia Aquarium – Website

Jaw-Dropping Viewing Windows & Thrilling New Encounters Will Guarantee Unforgettable Time.

What’s Included – Entry Fee, Transportation To/From Museum from Hotel. If you plan to drive yourself, please still register. 

Aquarium Register