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.
Afternoon Plenary · 2:25 PM
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda
Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional DistrictRepresents Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She served in the Hawaiʻi State Senate from 2007 to 2018, including as majority whip.
Read more →
Keynote Address · 9:30 AM
Scot Nakagawa
Co-founder & Executive Director, 22nd Century InitiativeCo-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.
Read more →Until we gather at the East-West Center
Registration closes Monday, September 22 at noon.
September 30, 2026 · 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
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 closes Monday, September 22 at noon (HST)
Sponsorship keeps the conference accessible, inclusive, and impactful. Choose a level that fits — or support in kind.
With the generous support of our founding sponsors.
Fong & Lee Foundation, Inc.
From welcoming guests to helping sessions run smoothly, volunteers make the day possible. Join the team for September 30.
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.