2025 Hawaii on the Hill presented by Hawaii Tourism Authority

Get ready to take Hawaii to the Hill and join us for the 9th Annual Hawaii on the Hill presented by Hawaii Tourism Authority.

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, in partnership with U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono hosts this highly anticipated 4-day initiative in Washington D.C. Don't miss the chance to travel to the nation's capital to meet with federal officials, tour D.C. and showcase Hawaii's industries and products with members of congress.

SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. 
Please contact Sherry Menor-McNamara or Tricia Fetui at tfetui@cochawaii.org to be placed on the waiting list.

• Sunday, June 8:
  • VIP and General Tours
  • 2:30 PM King Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony led by Hawaiian Civic Club 👉 Click here to register 
  • ​6:00 PM Leadership Dinner presented by Hawaii Pacific Health, The Palm Restaurant (by Invite Only)
• Monday, June 9:
  • VIP and General Tours
  • 8:30 AM Fireside Chat & Talk Story with U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, Grand Hyatt Hotel
  • 10:30 AM Workforce Insights for Hawaii Businesses presented by University of Hawaii System, Grand Hyatt Hotel
    • ​Jaimie Francis, VP of Policy and Programs, US Chamber of Commerce
    • Michael Richards, Senior Director, Policy, US Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center
  • 12:30 PM State of Tech: How the latest Tech Revolution is Impacting Hawaii presented by Tidal Basin, Grand Hyatt Hotel
    • Governor Josh Green, State of Hawaii
    • Dave Hirko, Defense Sector Chief Technology Officer, Peraton
    • Dr. Patrick Sullivan, President & CEO, Oceanit
    • ​Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead, Amazon Web Services
    • Moderated by Daniel Craig, Tidal Basin
  • 6:00 PM Welcome Reception presented by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, The District Winery
• ​Tuesday, June 10:
  • VIP and General Tours
  • 9:30 AM Policy Summit presented by HomeAid Hawaii, Russell Senate Office Building SR-428A​
    • Hon. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Democratic Leader (U.S. Senate)
    • Hon. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member (U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition) and Chair (Democratic Steering and Policy Committee)
    • Hon. U.S. Senator Markey
    • Hon. U.S. Senator Murkowski
    • Hon. Martin O’Malley (D-Md.), Former Governor of Maryland and Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
    • Hon. Dilawar Syed, Former Deputy Administrator (U.S. Small Business Administration)
    • Hon. U.S. Senator Tillis
  • ​​5:00 PM Taste of Hawaii on the Hill, Senate Hart Building Room 216
  • 8:00 PM Post Taste Reception presented by IEM, Airlines for America
• ​Wednesday, June 11:

  • 6:00 PM Kamaaina Come Home presented by Historic Waimea Theater and Cultural Center, The Admiral

HOST HOTEL: Grand Hyatt Washington | $389+tax (single/double occupancy)
1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 | Phone: (202) 582-1234 
CLICK HERE TO BOOK HOTEL ROOMS IN GROUP BLOCK BY MAY 5, 2025. 

You will be responsible for making your own reservation and you are responsible for all hotel charges. Hotel reservations must be booked directly with the Grand Hyatt Washington, using the link above, prior to May 05, 2025 in order to guarantee the group rate.

HOST AIRLINE: Alaska Airlines x Hawaiian Airlines will be providing 25% off of flights from Hawaii to Washington, DC. Once you confirm your Hawaii on the Hill sponsorship or tickets, you will receive your unique booking codes.