Summit Schedule
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Day 1 | Saturday, Feb 8
OVERVIEW
Time
Activity
Location
8AM - 4:30PM
2:30PM-3:30PM
3:30PM-4:30PM
4:45PM-5PM
5PM-8PM
Guests arrive and Settle In
Welcome Booth
We will have small goodie bags to give away!
Welcome Pau Hana
This pau hana is optional, no host, and open to family members of attendees
Travel to Dinner
Meet at the lobby by 4:45 PM to Uber to dinner.
Welcome Dinner | Building Community
Wear: Hawaii business casual
Kahala Hotel
Kahala Hotel Lower Lobby
Kahala Hotel Plumeria Beach House
Uber
Kaimana Beach Hotel Hau Tree Hale
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Welcome Dinner | Building Community
As we gather together for the first time, let’s build community. We might discuss questions like, what does it mean to you to be Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI)? What was your experience like being an AAPI leader in the climate tech industry?
Day 2 | Sunday, Feb 9
OVERVIEW
Time
Activity
Location
7:00AM - 7:30AM
Grab and Go Breakfast
Kahala Hotel Lobby
We will provide Iyasume Musubis at the hotel lobby starting at 7 AM. Feel free to stop by and hang out! Additionally, one of our sponsors, Cooley, has offered a casual office hours for any law-related questions you might have. Note: During these office hours, Gordon and Edmond at Cooley will provide general information and guidance, but this is not intended to be considered legal advice.
7:30AM
8:15AM - 10AM
Shuttle to Lo'i
Volunteer at the Lo'i
Wear: Athletic shirt and shorts that can get very muddy, athletic shoes
Bring: Nametag, a bag to carry your things, a plastic bag for your dirty clothes, a towel, a hat, a change of clean clothes, a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray
Kahala Hotel Lobby
Kako'o O'iwi
11AM-11:45AM
11:45AM-2:00PM
Break
Lunch | Reflections on LPO with Guest Speaker, Jigar Shah
NA
Kahala Hotel - Waialae Ballroom
Wear: “Hawaii business casual”
Bring: Nametag, notebook, pen
2PM-2:30AM
2:30PM-5PM
5PM-8PM
Break
Small Group Activities
Dinner | Lifting Each Other Up
Wear: “Hawaii business casual”
Bring: Nametag
NA
Misc.
Waialae Country Club
Volunteering at the Lo'i
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
On Sunday, we will take the opportunity to work in the lo’i, a traditional Hawaiian taro farm. This experience isn’t just about farming—it’s about connecting with the land, the culture, and the broader community.
In Hawaiian tradition, the land (‘āina) isn’t just something we use—it’s a living part of us, providing everything we need for survival. The concept of kuleana (responsibility) reminds us that we are stewards of the land, and our relationship with it is built on reciprocity: we give back as much as we take. Working in the lo’i is a direct way to practice this balance, helping to restore a system that’s been central to Hawaiian culture for centuries.
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, the nonprofit we will be working with, has restored productivity to approximately six acres of loʻi kalo (irrigated terraces for the production of kalo) and has cleared an additional twenty acres for mala (dryland) for diversified agriculture.
Working in the lo’i is a reminder that everything is interconnected – whether you look at human’s interconnectedness with the earth or our AAPI community’s interconnectedness with each other. Hopefully, this will allow you to reflect on your place within these ecosystems and think about how you can give back.
Lunch | Reflections on LPO with Virtual Guest, Jigar Shah
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Jigar Shah is the Director for the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he leads and directs the organization's considerable loan authority within manufacturing, innovative project finance, and tribal energy. With more than 25 years of experience in clean energy, he is an expert in project finance, clean technology, and entrepreneurship, as well as a visionary leader and innovator in the field of sustainable infrastructure.
During this session, Jigar with join us virtually to reflect on his time at the LPO and where he sees the future heading.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Small Group Activities
Surf Lessons | Stoke Drift Surf School
Start Time: Please meet at the lobby by 2:30 PM to coordinate travel. The surf lesson starts at 3:00 PM at the location below.
Location: Stoke Drift Surf School, Ocean Patio B Retail, 2161 Kālia Rd Space 107, Honolulu, HI 96815
Transportation: Please Uber together to the location listed above
Wear: Bathing suit, beach clothes, flip flops
Bring: Beach towel, sunscreen, water bottle, bag to carry things. (Note: Rashguards and surfboards will be provided by the surf instructor. Your bags can be safely stored at the surf school.)
Participants:
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Andrew Chang
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Audrey Lee
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Christian Fong
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Joselyn Lai
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Ming Chow
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Rich Matsui
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Steven Chan
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Esther Pan Sloane
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Alex Au
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lessons | Ohana Surf Project
Start Time: Please be at the lobby by 2:30 PM
Location: Ohana Surf Project, 2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Transportation: You will be picked up by the Ohana Surf Shuttle at the hotel's front entrance at 2:30 PM. Please do not be late!
Wear: Bathing suit, beach clothes, flip flops.
Bring: Beach towel, reef-safe sunscreen, water bottle, bag to carry things. (Note: Long-sleeved surf shirts, protective reef shoes, and paddle boards will be provided by the surf instructor. Your bags can be safely stored at the surf school.)
Participants:
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Amanda Li
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Apoorv Bhargava
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Wallace Bao
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Tom Sun
Super Bowl LIX Watch Party | J Dolans
Start Time: Please be at the lobby by 2:30 PM
Location: J Dolans, 4210 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Transportation: Please Uber together to the location
Wear: Casual clothes
Bring: Phone, wallet
Participants:
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Albert Luu
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Gordon Ho
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Megan Strand
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James Richards
Guided Hike | Led by Vic!
Start Time: Please meet Vic at the lobby by 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Transportation: Vic will be driving and hosting this activity!
Wear: Athletic attire, hiking shoes
Bring: Hat, sunscreen, water bottle, bag to carry things
Participants:
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Andrew Hsieh
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Edmond Lay
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Joe Song
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Vic Shao
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Wilson Chang
Options Based on Difficulty (and weather conditions):
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Olomana (Hard): 4.5-mile out-and-back with gorgeous views of the East side of Oahu. By the end of the route you are no longer hiking, you are on a technical 4th class scramble with rope handlines all the way up
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Manoa Falls (Intermediate): 1.8-mile out-and-back trail that leads to a waterfall
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Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail (Easy): 2.5-mile out-and-back trail with outstanding views of Oahu's southeastern coastline and the Makapu'u Lighthouse.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Dinner | Lifting Each Other Up
Now that we've had the opportunity to discuss our shared AAPI experiences and develop meaningful relationships, it's time to get to the core of this conference: Our Kuleana.
In Hawaiian, "Kuleana" refers to a sense of responsibility, privilege, and stewardship. As leaders in this space, what is our responsibility to give back and uplift other up-and-coming AAPI climate tech leaders? What are some tangible outputs for us as we leave this place?
Day 3 | Monday, Feb 10
OVERVIEW
Time
Activity
Location
7:30PM-9:30PM
Morning Yoga
Wear: Athletic attire
Kahala Hotel offers yoga classes from 8:30 - 9:30 AM on Sundays. Reservations are required for all classes and are based on availability. Please contact the concierge or front desk if you are interested! This activity is optional, no-host, and open to family members
Kahala Hotel
10:30AM - 12PM
Farewell Brunch
Kahala Hotel - Waialae Ballroom
Wear: “Hawaii business casual”
Bring: Nametag
Our final brunch is open to family members of attendees