Future of Work 2027 Conference

Future of Work 2027 Conference


Presented by Hawaiian Electric Company

​Rooted in Culture. Ready for the Future.

​Shaping Hawaii's workforce through culture, collaboration, and innovation.'

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​Building Hawaii's future workforce by honoring our culture, strengthening partnerships, and embracing innovation.

​Opening Keynote: Launch the conference with an inspiring keynote centered on this year's theme, Rooted in Culture. Ready for the Future., exploring how Hawaii can honor its values while preparing today's workforce for tomorrow's opportunities.

​Hawaii Economic Outlook: Dr. Steven Bond-Smith, Associate Specialist at the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO), shares the latest economic outlook and trends influencing Hawaii's workforce, industries, and future economy.

​Industry Spotlights: Hear from leaders representing Hawaii's key industries as they share workforce priorities, emerging trends, and innovative solutions shaping the future of work across healthcare, construction, public sector, defense, energy, information technology, and tourism.

​Interactive Breakout Sessions: Participate in collaborative discussions designed to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and inspire action around Hawaii's workforce priorities.

​Generational Commitment: Join a conversation on how sustained investment, cross-sector collaboration, and shared leadership can strengthen Hawaii's workforce for generations to come.

​Workforce Heroes Celebration & Panel: Celebrate the individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on Hawaii's workforce while hearing stories of leadership, innovation, and collaboration that inspire action.

​Networking: Continue the conversation and connect with employers, educators, policymakers, workforce professionals, and community leaders from across Hawaii.

​Ticket includes self-parking, light breakfast, buffet lunch, and all-day coffee and tea service.

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Date and Time

Wednesday Sep 23, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM HST

Agenda
​8:30 a.m. Registration
​9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
​9:20 a.m. Opening Keynote
​Hawaii Economic Outlook, Dr. Steven Bond-Smith, Associate Specialist, UHERO
​10:00 a.m. Industry Spotlights
​11:20 a.m. Interactive Breakout Sessions
​12:00 p.m. Lunch
​1:00 p.m. Generational Commitment, Matt Stevens, Executive Director, Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative
​1:45 p.m. Workforce Heroes Celebration & Panel
​2:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
​3:00–4:00 p.m. Networking

Location

Japanese Cultural Center 
Generations Ballroom - 5th Floor
2454 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 

Fees/Admission

$150 

Ticket includes self-parking, light breakfast, buffet lunch, and all-day coffee and tea service.

​If you are a DOE District Resource Teacher or a UHCC point-of-contact looking to register a group of educators using Perkins Funding, please email Lord Ryan Lizardo at lrlizardo@cochawaii.org.
 

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