Halekulani | Honolulu | January 5-8, 2025
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inspiring days in honolulu
If you want to see the future, look no further than the Asia Pacific.
hibiscus summit 2025, designed as a ‘postmodern Davos in the Pacific,’ brings together a new wave of innovative leaders from across the Asia Pacific who are reshaping business, culture, cities, and our connection with the environment.
This inaugural gathering in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi is envisioned as a catalyst for creative collaboration, driving social, environmental and economic impact across the region and beyond.
The agenda for hibiscus summit 2025 is focused on Building Vibrant Cities and Communities in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Start off 2025 with inspiring conversation, meaningful dialogues and the warm hospitality of Honolulu and leave with fresh ideas and insights to revitalize your business, city and community.
Meet Our Speakers.
Bing Chen
Cofounder and CEO, Gold House
Tyler Brûlé
Chairman and Editorial Director, Monocle
Billie Tsien
Founding Partner, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners
Amelia Juhl
Country Director, Japan, Conservation International
Tom Kelley
Partner Emeritus, IDEO and Chairman and Founder, D4V Japan
What to Expect.
Sunday, January 5
We welcome you to Halekulani with a Sunset Pau Hana overlooking live Hawaiian music and a traditional hula performance at House Without a Key followed by nightcap conversations at Lewers Lounge.
Monday, January 6
Take part in a full day of briefings, interviews and fireside chats in the Halekulani Ballroom, with lunch just across the courtyard at Hau Terrace. In the evening we head out for a delegate dinner party at the tropical midcentury modern Pacific Club.
Tuesday, January 7
Return to the Halekulani Ballroom for the morning, followed by lunch at La Mer. Later join roundtables at Liljestrand House, East-West Center and Punahou School and then head downtown for dinner dialogues at Senia, Fête and The Pig and the Lady.
Wednesday, January 8
Join one of three “Sustainability in Action” Field Trips - a Farm Day at Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation including lunch with Chef Ed Kenney, a visit with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, or a design tour of Liljestrand House and the IBM Building.
Aloha!
Welcome to Honolulu.
Honolulu, the quintessential Asian American city, is an inspiring location to gather leaders from across the Asia Pacific for hibiscus summit 2025.
With direct flights from cities including Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, Sydney, Auckland, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Honolulu is uniquely positioned geographically and culturally to bring together Asia, the Pacific and the US.
Honolulu’s global leadership in sustainability, renewable energy and climate resilience offers a compelling setting for dialogues on “Building Vibrant Cities and Communities.”
“The opportunity that Hawaiʻi offered — to experience a variety of cultures in a climate of mutual respect — became an integral part of my world view, and a basis for the values that I hold most dear.”
– President Obama, the Punahou Bulletin, 1999
Teed up Perfectly with Sony Open Week.
hibiscus summit 2025 takes place during the week of the Sony Open (January 6-12, 2025) at Waialae Country Club.
Delegates have an opportunity to extend their stay at Halekulani and play in the Sony Open Pro-Am on Wednesday, January 8 or attend the tournament beginning on January 9 with a VIP Pass to the “Sweet 16 Chalet.”*
*additional investment/fees apply; please indicate your interest during registration.
“There is no region in the world that we consider more vital than the Asia Pacific region.”
-President Obama, APEC 2011, Honolulu
Partners
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