Local residents, small business owners, and community members are invited to an evening of shared learning and connection.

This event brings together local professionals and community voices to share practical insights on navigating life and business in Hawaiʻi.

Short talks will be followed by an open social gathering, creating space for meaningful conversation and community connection.

This is not a formal conference — it’s a relaxed, welcoming environment designed to share knowledge, meet others, and build local relationships.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Hawaiʻi Local Futures is a public-facing community showcase envisioned to highlight the people, families, and locally rooted businesses that actively shape Hawaiʻi’s economy, culture, and creative life.

This event is designed to go beyond traditional markets or fairs by offering the public a broader view of Hawaiʻi’s local ecosystem — including family-owned businesses, service-based enterprises, cultural practitioners, and artists who live and work in Hawaiʻi.

Rather than focusing solely on food or retail, Hawaiʻi Local Futures aims to make visible the wide range of local businesses and creative work that sustain Hawaiʻi’s communities.

From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.

Program Overview

Partner Roundtable: Community & Collaboration is a facilitated, small-group gathering designed to bring together partner organizations, community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and locally rooted businesses for meaningful dialogue and relationship-building.

This program is not a lecture or networking event. It is a guided roundtable experience focused on trust, shared understanding, and exploring opportunities for collaboration that support Hawaiʻi’s communities.

Participants will engage in intentional conversation, listen to diverse perspectives, and connect with others working across sectors — creating space for future partnerships rooted in mutual respect and shared responsibility.