Annual Conference - Creating Connections for Change

Envision Hawai'i Conference
Creating Connections for Change

Envision Hawaii's 5th annual conference, "Creating Connections for Change," will inspire and equip participants to make a positive impact for Hawaii's future.

Session topics include:

• The Ethics of Change: A moral compass in a rapidly changing environment
• The How-To of Change: Be the change in government, nonprofits, businesses, and the community
• Tools for Change: The evolution of mass marketing and social media
• The Future of Connections and Change: Looking ahead to realize opportunities

Keynote Speaker:
Paul Zorner, President and CEO of Hawaii BioEnergy

Confirmed session speakers:

• Laurie Au, Spokeswoman, Congressman Neil Abercrombie's Gubernatorial campaign
  
• Pono Shim, CEO of Enterprise Honolulu
• Nikki Love, Coordinator, Common Cause Hawaii
• Senator Les Ihara Jr., 9th Senatorial District
  
• Kawika Winter, Director, Limahuli Garden and Preserve
• Kapua Sproat, Assistant Professor, William S. Richardson School of Law
  
• Lisa Maruyama, President & CEO, Hawai`i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations
• James Koshiba, Executive Director , Kanu Hawaii
• Jeff Mikulina, Executive Director, Blue Planet Foundation
• Josh Levinson, President & CEO of Community Links Hawaii
• Sherry Menor-McNamara, Vice President of Business      Advocacy, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
• Lorenz Sell, Founder, FindMeFit.com
  
• Kevin Vacarello, Founder & Director, Sustain Hawaii & Joots
  
• Barbra Pleadwell, Partner, Hastings & Pleadwell
• Jared Kuroiwa, Director of Interactive Strategy, KGMB9
• Roxanne Darling, Partner, Bare Feet Studios
  
• Emi Hart, Musician/Composer & Social Media Entrepreneur
• Kealoha, Founder, HawaiiSlam, Youth Speaks Hawai`i, and First Thursdays
• John "Prime" Hina, Founder, 808 Urban
• Kamuela Enos, Education and Resource Specialist Ma`o Farms
• Andrea Dean, Green Business Coach
• Dr. Susan Chandler, Director of College of Social Sciences Public Policy Center at University of Hawaii and Co-Director of the Hawaii 2050 Initiative
• Daniel Dangaran, Student, Punahou School's Luke Center for Public Service
  
• Mark Ing, Associated Students Body at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Keone Kealoha, Executive Director, Malama Kauai
  

Meet the Speakers
See the full Conference schedule here.
Stay tuned for more details.

Online Registration for the conference is open.  If you plan to register on the day of the event, please bring cash and checks as credit cards will not be accepted at the event.

What is included?
Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and a reception following the conference. Town Restaurant will provide a delicious, local, organic lunch.

What about a discount?
Envision Hawai'i members may register for the conference at a discounted rate. Membership is $15 for students or $25 for general members - join or renew your membership.

Where do I park?
Street parking around Iolani Palace and public lots downtown.  

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We look forward to seeing you soon!