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SUMMARY:Future of Work 2027 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hawaiian Electric Company\n\n\n\n Rooted in Culture. Ready for the Future.\n\n Shaping Hawaii's workforce through culture\, collaboration\, and innovation.'\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE! \n\n\n\n Building Hawaii's future workforce by honoring our culture\, strengthening partnerships\, and embracing innovation.\n\n\n\n Opening Keynote\n\nKaina Makua\, Co-Founder\, Kumano I Ke Ala\n\nGrounded in this year's theme\, Rooted in Culture. Ready for the Future.\, Kaina Makua will open the conference with a conversation on how Hawaii can remain rooted in its culture\, values\, and sense of place while preparing our people and communities for the opportunities ahead.\n\n\n\nEconomic Outlook\n\nDr. Steven Bond-Smith\, Associate Director and Associate Professor\, University of Hawai i Economic Research Organization (UHERO)\n\nExplore the economic forces shaping Hawaii's workforce and future economy. Dr. Steven Bond-Smith will share the latest outlook and key trends influencing our industries\, employers\, and workforce needs.\n\n\n\nIndustry Spotlights\n\nHear directly from leaders across seven of Hawaii's key industries as they share workforce priorities\, emerging trends\, challenges\, and innovative solutions shaping the future of work.\n\n\n\nHealthcare: Janna Hoshide\, VP\, Healthcare Workforce Development\, Healthcare Association of Hawaii\n\nConstruction: Cheryl Walthall\, Executive Director\, General Contractors Association of Hawaii\n\nPublic Sector: Brenna Hashimoto\, Director\, State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development\n\nDefense: Kimberly Lehn\, Executive Director\, Pacific Forum\n\nEnergy: Jackie Ingamells\, VP of HR and Chief People Strategist\, Hawaiian Electric Company\n\nInformation Technology: Greg Hester\, Executive Director\, Ulu HI-Tech and President\, CIO Council of Hawaii\n\nTourism: Jeffrey Eslinger\, Senior Director\, Market Insights & CRM\, Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau\n\n\n\nInteractive Breakout Sessions\n\nMove from ideas to action through collaborative discussions focused on Hawaii's workforce priorities. Exchange perspectives\, explore solutions\, and build connections with partners from across industries and sectors.\n\n\n\nClosing Keynote - Generational Commitment\n\nMatt Stevens\, Executive Director\, Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative\n\nExplore what it takes to build a workforce system that lasts. This conversation will examine how sustained investment\, cross-sector collaboration\, and shared leadership can create opportunities for Hawaii's people for generations to come.\n\n\n\nWorkforce Heroes Celebration & Panel\n\nCelebrate the individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on Hawaii's workforce and hear stories of leadership\, innovation\, and collaboration from those driving meaningful change across our communities.\n\n\n\nNetworking\n\nContinue the conversation and build connections with employers\, educators\, policymakers\, workforce professionals\, and community leaders from across Hawaii.\n\n\n\nYour ticket includes self-parking\, a light breakfast\, buffet lunch\, and all-day coffee and tea service.\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Jeannie Lum\, Associate Director of Workforce Development\, jlum@cochawaii.org
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<br />\n<span style="font-size:24px\;"><strong><u>Presented by Hawaiian Electric Company</u><br />\n<br />\n&#8203\;Rooted in Culture. Ready for the Future.</strong></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:20px\;"><span style="font-size:24px\;">&#8203\;Shaping Hawaii&#39\;s workforce through culture\, collaboration\, and innovation.&#39\;</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:26px\;"><strong><a href="https://luma.com/l3xsuu04"><span style="color:#B22222\;">REGISTER HERE!</span></a><span style="color:#B22222\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:20px\;">&#8203\;<span style="font-size:22px\;">Building Hawaii&#39\;s future workforce by honoring our culture\, strengthening partnerships\, and embracing innovation.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>&#8203\;</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:22px\;"><strong>Opening Keynote</strong><br />\n<em>Kaina Makua\, Co-Founder\, Kumano I Ke Ala</em><br />\nGrounded in this year&rsquo\;s theme\, Rooted in Culture. Ready for the Future.\, Kaina Makua will open the conference with a conversation on how Hawaii can remain rooted in its culture\, values\, and sense of place while preparing our people and communities for the opportunities ahead.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Economic Outlook</strong><br />\n<em>Dr. Steven Bond-Smith\, Associate Director and Associate</em> <em>Professor\, University of Hawai&#699\;i Economic Research Organization (UHERO)</em><br />\nExplore the economic forces shaping Hawaii&rsquo\;s workforce and future economy. Dr. Steven Bond-Smith will share the latest outlook and key trends influencing our industries\, employers\, and workforce needs.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Industry Spotlights</strong><br />\nHear directly from leaders across seven of Hawaii&rsquo\;s key industries as they share workforce priorities\, emerging trends\, challenges\, and innovative solutions shaping the future of work.<br />\n<br />\n<u>Healthcare</u>:<strong> </strong><em>Janna Hoshide\, VP\, Healthcare Workforce Development\, Healthcare Association of Hawaii</em><br />\n<u>Construction</u>: <em>Cheryl Walthall\, Executive Director\, General Contractors Association of Hawaii</em><br />\n<u>Public Sector</u>:<strong> </strong><em>Brenna Hashimoto\, Director\, State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development</em><br />\n<u>Defense</u>: <em>Kimberly Lehn\, Executive Director\, Pacific Forum</em><br />\n<u>Energy</u>: <em>Jackie Ingamells\, VP of HR and Chief People Strategist\, Hawaiian Electric Company</em><br />\n<u>Information Technology</u>: <em>Greg Hester\, Executive Director\, Ulu HI-Tech and President\, CIO Council of Hawaii</em><br />\n<u>Tourism</u>:<strong> </strong><em>Jeffrey Eslinger\, Senior Director\, Market Insights &amp\; CRM\, Hawai&lsquo\;i Visitors &amp\; Convention Bureau</em><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Interactive Breakout Sessions</strong><br />\nMove from ideas to action through collaborative discussions focused on Hawaii&rsquo\;s workforce priorities. Exchange perspectives\, explore solutions\, and build connections with partners from across industries and sectors.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Closing Keynote - Generational Commitment</strong><br />\n<em>Matt Stevens\, Executive Director\, Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative</em></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:22px\;">Explore what it takes to build a workforce system that lasts. This conversation will examine how sustained investment\, cross-sector collaboration\, and shared leadership can create opportunities for Hawaii&rsquo\;s people for generations to come.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Workforce Heroes Celebration &amp\; Panel</strong><br />\nCelebrate the individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on Hawaii&rsquo\;s workforce and hear stories of leadership\, innovation\, and collaboration from those driving meaningful change across our communities.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Networking</strong><br />\nContinue the conversation and build connections with employers\, educators\, policymakers\, workforce professionals\, and community leaders from across Hawaii.<br />\n<br />\n<em><strong>Your ticket includes self-parking\, a light breakfast\, buffet lunch\, and all-day coffee and tea service.</strong></em><br />\n<br />\n<strong><img alt="" height="131" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2453/Image/FOW2027Banner_ALLSPONSORS.png" style="width: 700px\; height: 131px\;" width="700" /><br />\nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Jeannie Lum\, Associate Director of Workforce Development\, jlum@cochawaii.org</strong></span><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Japanese Cultural Center Generations Ballroom - 5th Floor 2454 S Beretania St.\, Honolulu\, HI 96826
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URL:https://business.cochawaii.org/events/details/future-of-work-2027-conference-1114879
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