“Stronger Together: Connecting in Times of Change”
Talent Summit 2026 brings together employers, HR professionals, business leaders, and workforce partners from across Hawai‘i for a full day of insight, connection, and practical workforce strategies designed for today’s evolving workplace.
Through main stage conversations, interactive breakout discussions, networking experiences, and community-building opportunities, attendees will explore how Hawai‘i organizations can navigate workforce challenges, strengthen leadership, and collectively shape the future of work in Hawai‘i.
Convene talent stakeholders: HR practitioners, Business Leaders, and Workforce Development professionals around the state of Talent in Hawaii today and in the future
Connect with existing talent solutions to share knowledge, network and facilitate information sharing
Share best practices in talent attraction, development and retention along with practical tips for implementation
Challenge the current mindset about Hawaii's talent market while fostering innovation and collaboration
Why attend?
- Networking: Build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations with HR professionals, business leaders, and community leaders
- Learning opportunities: Gain valuable insights, skills, and knowledge from HR experts and thought leaders
- Connect with solutions: Meet solutions providers who can help address today's talent challenges with programs to help attract, retain and engage today's workforce
Keynote Speaker
Kim Scott is the author of Radical Respect and Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google.
Agenda-at-a-Glance
Time
Session
7:45 - 8:30 AM
Registration, Networking & Coffee
8:30 - 8:45 AM
Opening & Welcome: Stronger Together in Times of Change
8:45 - 9:15 AM
The Reality We Can’t Ignore Workforce trends, affordability, cost of living, and the challenges shaping Hawai‘i’s workforce future featuring Josh Wisch
9:15 - 9:45 AM
From Challenge to Possibility A conversation focused on commitment, innovation, and collective action featuring Trisha Ramelb
9:45 - 10:45 AM
Main Stage Conversation: Human-Centered AI How AI creates space for what matters most…human connection, leadership, trust, communication, and judgment, featuring Michelle Kim Stone, Sara La Torre, Katherine von Jan (KVJ).
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Networking & Connection Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Featured Breakout Conversations
12:15 - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Table Top Talk Peer connection, sparked discussion, and interactive networking
1:45 - 2:45 PM
Featured Breakout Conversations
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Refreshment Break
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Keynote & Q&A: Kim Scott Internationally bestselling author of Radical Candor
4:15 - 4:30 PM
Moving Forward Together
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Pau Hana Networking Celebration
Featured Breakout Conversations Include:
- Human-centered leadership in times of change
- Right-sizing work with smarter structures and clearer roles
- Schedule flexibility without losing accountability
- Generational dynamics in today’s workplace
- Internships as workforce strategy
- Labor relations in uncertain times
- Recognizing burnout and leaning into sustainability
Featured Speakers also include:
- Manu Bermudes
- Stevette Santiago
- Additional Hawai‘i business, HR, workforce, and community leaders to be announced
Shape
Additional featured speakers and experiences will be announced as Talent Summit 2026 approaches.
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Register Today
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location:
Ala Moana Hotel Conference Room
410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, HI 96814
Member: $200 per person ($175 early bird until May 29, 2026)
Non-Member: $250 per person
HRCI™ Credits & SHRM® Credits: 8
How to Register:
Members: Please sign in to your account and select Register.
Non-Members: To register, please create a free guest account or sign in if you have joined us before.
Parking
Banquet Validation is $12 up to 8 hours or $14 up to 10 hours.
Valet parking is $35.00 with banquet validation
Parking is available at Ala Moana Shopping Center