Program

One day, 9 AM to 3 PM.

A full day of plenaries, keynotes, and two rounds of breakout tracks — September 30, 2026 in Honolulu.

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Program

One day, 9 AM to 3 PM.

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Registration & Networking

  • Participant check-in
  • Light refreshments
  • Community networking
9:00 – 9:15 AM

Opening Protocol

  • Land Acknowledgment
  • Cultural Opening (oli or blessing)
9:15 – 9:30 AM

Welcome Remarks

  • Host Organization: Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights (HCIR)
  • Grounding in Mission, Vision, and the HI³ Framework
9:30 – 10:15 AM

Keynote Address

  • Framing the future of immigrant inclusion in Hawaiʻi
  • Connecting local realities to national and global movements
10:15 – 11:15 AM

Morning Plenary — The State of Immigrant Inclusion in Hawaiʻi

  • 2026 Campaign for Immigrant Justice learnings and lessons
  • Introducing the 2026 Inaugural Baseline HI³ Report (7 domains)
  • Panel reflections from cross-sector leaders
11:15 – 11:25 AM

Break

11:25 AM – 12:25 PM

Breakout Sessions — Round 1

  • Choose one of three concurrent tracks
12:25 – 1:15 PM

Lunch & Networking

  • Community tables by sector, island, and issue area
  • Optional hosted discussions
1:15 – 2:15 PM

Breakout Sessions — Round 2

  • Choose one of three concurrent tracks
2:15 – 2:25 PM

Break

2:25 – 2:50 PM

Afternoon Plenary — Hawaiʻi in the National Immigrant Justice Movement

  • Federal immigration priorities and the evolving national landscape
  • Strategies, partnerships, and movement-building across the country
  • Aligning Hawaiʻi with national efforts to strengthen immigrant justice
Description

Immigrant communities across the country are navigating an increasingly complex federal landscape—from changing immigration policies and enforcement to legal challenges, funding uncertainties, and threats to civil rights. This national conversation brings together leading organizations at the forefront of immigrant justice to discuss emerging federal priorities, innovative strategies, and movement-building efforts. Together, panelists will explore how Hawaiʻi can strengthen its role within the national immigrant rights ecosystem, learn from successful advocacy across the country, and build lasting partnerships that advance justice locally and nationally.

Moderator: TBD2:25 – 2:50 PM
National Partners Conversation
ACLU NationalFederal litigation, civil liberties, and protecting constitutional rights
Unbound PhilanthropyInvesting in long-term immigrant inclusion and movement infrastructure
22nd Century InitiativeBuilding political power and advancing systems change
FIRM (Fair Immigration Reform Movement)National organizing, state coalitions, and coordinated advocacy
Interactive Discussion and Key Questions
  • What are the most pressing federal challenges facing immigrant communities today?
  • How are organizations adapting to an evolving policy and legal landscape?
  • What lessons can Hawaiʻi apply from national advocacy efforts?
  • How can Hawaiʻi contribute to and strengthen the broader immigrant justice movement?
  • What opportunities exist for sustained collaboration between Hawaiʻi and national partners?
Session Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

  • A deeper understanding of the current federal immigrant policy landscape.
  • Stronger connections to national immigrant justice organizations.
  • Practical strategies that can be adapted for Hawaiʻi.
  • Opportunities to align Hawaiʻi’s immigrant justice work with broader national campaigns and coalitions.
  • A shared vision for strengthening Hawaiʻi’s role as an active partner in the national immigrant rights movement.
2:50 – 3:00 PM

Closing Remarks

  • Reflections and a call to action
  • Reaffirming shared responsibility for immigrant inclusion
3:00 PM onward

Pau Hana

  • Informal networking
  • Community connection and collaboration
Breakout tracks

Choose your conversation.

Two rounds of three concurrent tracks — pick the one that meets your work where it is.

Round 1 · 11:25 AM

Legal Protection & Safety

Immigration legal access, enforcement trends, and rights infrastructure.

Economic Inclusion & Opportunity

Workforce participation, immigrant entrepreneurship, and equity gaps.

Round 2 · 1:15 PM

Civic & Political Inclusion

Representation, voter engagement, and pathways to leadership.

Social Belonging & Community Integration

Identity, mental health, education, and community connection.

Be part of the day

Ready to join the conversation?

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