Two years ago, Governor Ige signed into law the most aggressive clean energy goal in the country. How is the State turning plans into action?

This discussion will explore how tourism is a key economic driver in Hawai‘i and will continue to be so in the foreseeable future, even as Hawai‘i seeks to diversify in other sectors.  Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaiian Airlines and HECO will discuss Hawai‘i’s unique role in catalyzing economic prosperity and attracting investment, while reducing energy and water use, building community resilience, and supporting environmental stewardship through sustainable tourism initiatives and planning. 

A simple score can save Hawaiians more than $100 million in energy cost annually. There is tremendous savings potential from energy efficient appliances, electronics and cars. The right mix of behavioral science, big data and digital engagement can unlock it at scale.

While hotels focus mainly on costs, they consume resources at a rate that is simply unsustainable for the long term. It's a paradox as old as the industry. While some argue about the value of "greening" in the industry, others understand that it is also about resilience and security. Two veterans in the industry discuss potential solutions to overcome sustainability challenges, and what it will take hotels, airlines, cabs and other major tourism stakeholders to take necessary action.

How can we untangle challenges at the nexus of nature and humanity? A holistic "radical remedy of the commons" is within reach. But we need better design thinking and far greater energy and urgency to bring it into being. By transforming markets and scaling enabling technologies, programs, and platforms that offer differentiated solutions for critical, systems-level challenges, we can strengthen the symbiosis between nature and humanity. 

The Sustainable Tourism Summit is a half-day, invitation-only working session focusing on the technologies, policies, partnerships and business models that accelerate sustainable tourism in Hawaii and beyond.

Agenda: The Summit begins with an opening lunch to set the focus and frame the afternoon. Participants will then engage in a series of facilitated discussions focused on exploring challenges and promising solutions to accelerate sustainable tourism. The Summit is designed to be an interactive, roll-up-your-sleeves experience, with few speeches or slide presentations.

Participation in the Sustainable Tourism Summit is available to select stakeholders in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Request an invitation by completing this form.

An exploration of the emerging technologies and controls in building energy management, with a discussion about the strategies and goals for achieving significant reductions in building energy use intensity in Hawaii. Specific issues and perspectives will cover the current challenges and opportunities of building management systems in the state, building workforce capacity (increasing access to training on data management), cybsecurity concerns in data management and integrated demand side management in large-scale commercial facilities, and building management and grid services (demand response potential).

Henk Rogers joins the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy Energy Installations & Environment and CIO for Command, Control, Comms & Cyber Directorate at U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM)  to discuss their frameworks for thinking about driving more resilience, energy security and sustainability solutions across islands. 

One of Hawaii’s most gifted storytellers and business influencers puts a lei around the “Orchestra.”