September 30, 2026 · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

Strengthening Hawaiʻi’s commitment to immigrant inclusion, equity, and belonging — a statewide gathering across every sector.

Hosted by the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights
Sep 30, 2026One day · 9 AM – 3 PM
HonoluluImin Center at Jefferson Hall
0Leaders & advocates
0Two breakout rounds
About the conference

A room for everyone working toward belonging.

The Hawaiʻi Immigration and Inclusion Conference convenes leaders, advocates, policymakers, educators, employers, and community members to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s commitment to immigrant inclusion, equity, and belonging.

Through plenary conversations, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants explore policies, programs, and community-driven solutions that support immigrant families, workers, youth, and multilingual communities across the state.

The conference will be held at the Hawaiʻi Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall (East-West Center) in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.

Watch the film — subtitled, plays without sound.

What to expect
  • Keynote and plenary sessions with leaders in policy, labor, education, health, and community organizing
  • Interactive breakouts on immigration, workforce development, language access, civic engagement, and inclusion
  • A community resource and partner tabling area
  • Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and partnership-building
Steering Committee

Convened by a coalition of community organizations.

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights Indivisible Hawaiʻi Kaibigan ng Lāhaina The Legal Clinic Office of Language Access — State of Hawaiʻi
Scot Nakagawa, keynote speaker Keynote Address · 9:30 AM
Keynote speaker

Scot Nakagawa

Co-founder & Executive Director,
22nd Century Initiative

Co-founder and Executive Director of the 22nd Century Initiative, a national action and strategy hub building a strategically aligned and resilient field of pro-democracy practice in the U.S.

47+years of social and economic justice advocacy
The venue

Where we’ll gather.

Location

Hawaiʻi Imin International
Conference Center

at Jefferson Hall · East-West Center
1777 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96848
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September 30, 2026 · 9 AM – 3 PM · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

Registration

Save your seat.

Join us September 30, 2026 in Honolulu. Registration is by donation — choose the rate that fits you, so the conference stays accessible to everyone.

Registration rates
Professional$45
Nonprofit / Government$30
Student$15
Individual$45
Get involved

Volunteer with us.

From welcoming guests to helping sessions run smoothly, volunteers make the day possible. Join the team for September 30.

  • Facilitating & supporting breakout sessions
  • Coordination & logistics during the day
  • Greeting and welcoming guests
  • Registration & check-in desk
Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights
Hosted by

HCIR is fiscally sponsored by the Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network (HCAN), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All sponsorships and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law and processed through HCAN.