Partner Roundtable: Community & Collaboration
An Invitation-Only Collaborative Conversation
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.
Program Goals
Strengthen relationships between organizations, nonprofits, and community leaders
Create space for honest dialogue and shared understanding
Encourage cross-sector collaboration and long-term partnerships
Build trust through intentional, small-group conversation
Support a more connected and resilient local community ecosystem
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:
Nonprofit leaders and staff
Community-based organizations
Cultural and educational partners
Small business owners with community-facing work
Individuals interested in collaboration and partnership-building
Capacity is intentionally limited to support meaningful conversation.
How the Program Works
Participants will be seated in small roundtable groups and guided through a series of facilitated discussions.
Rather than presentations or pitches, the focus is on dialogue, listening, and shared reflection.
The program is structured to allow both small-group conversation and cross-table sharing, helping participants identify common goals, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.
Following the formal session, participants are invited to continue conversations informally over dinner at nearby locations.
Schedule & Dates - This program is offered twice per year.
Spring Session: Wednesday, May 13 (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Fall Session: Wednesday, October 14 (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Location details will be shared upon registration.
Agenda & Schedule
● 4:00 – 4:20 PM | Welcome & Context Setting
Program overview and purpose
Introduction of partner organizations
Setting shared intentions for the conversation
● 4:20 – 5:30 PM | Facilitated Roundtable Discussion
Small-group, guided conversations
Shared questions focused on collaboration, challenges, and opportunities
● 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Cross-Table Sharing
Groups share insights and themes
Identification of common interests and alignment
● 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Reflection & Next Steps
Collective reflection
Discussion of potential collaboration pathways
Closing remarks
● After 6:30 PM | Optional Dinner & Continued Conversation
Participants are welcome to continue discussions informally at nearby restaurants.
Dinner is optional and self-organized.
Registration & Participation
Advance registration is required
Capacity is limited to 10–20 participants per session
This is a conversation-based program — sales pitches or promotional activity are not permitted
Participants are expected to engage respectfully and listen actively
Registration Fee
A registration fee supports program planning, facilitation, and venue coordination.
Registration includes:
Facilitated roundtable experience
Program materials
Light refreshments
Why This Program Matters
Strong communities are built through relationships, not transactions.
Partner Roundtable: Community & Collaboration creates intentional space for connection, dialogue, and shared understanding — laying the groundwork for meaningful collaboration that supports Hawaiʻi’s people and places.