Register for the 2023 Wahine Forum presented by The Queen's Health Systems

October 27, 2023

Attend Hawaiʻi's largest leadership and career development conference for women.

Hawaiʻi's top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders, and young professionals come together to learn, connect, and build community. Real women will share real advice on how to find personal and professional resilience during valuable skill-building and aspirational sessions.

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“The Wahine Forum allows a unique focus upon the strengths and talents of women beyond only “working women” philosophies. I have applied what I have learned here to being a daughter, mom, sister, and wife. Life is my business!” - Dr. Diane Paloma, President & CEO, Hawaii Dental Service

Morra Aarons-Mele

Speaker, Consultant, Author, Podcast Host

Award-winning entrepreneur and communications executive, podcast host (The Anxious Achiever), and author (The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, 2023; Hiding in the Bathroom: How To Get Out There (When You’d Rather Stay Home, 2017) who is passionate about helping people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success. Winner of the 2023 Mental Health America Media Award. Speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, startups, and U.S Government agencies. A 2022 LinkedIn "Top 10 Voice" in mental health.

Speakers

Shelee Kimura

President & CEO

Hawaiian Electric

Amy Marvin

President and CEO

Hawai'i Foodbank

Karen Tan

President & CEO

Child & Family Service

Dr. Lynn Babington

President

Chaminade University

Mary Fastenau

Senior Partner

Anthology Marketing Group

Maile Meyer

Owner/Founder

Native Books & Nā Mea Hawaiʻi

Su Shin

President & General Manager

Hawaiian Telcom

Sage Keʻalohi Quiamno

Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tech Leader

Amazon Prime Video& Studios

Ashley Lukens

Principal Consultant

Ashley Lukens Consulting Inc.

Dana Harvey

Director External Affairs

Alexander & Baldwin

Hepua Hermosura

PhD, Director of Diversity,Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DEIJ) & Caregiver Wellness

The Queen's Health System

Shannon Okinaka

Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer

Hawaiian Airlines

Darien Siguenza

Program Director

Hawaiʻi FoundHer

Colleen McAluney

Director

Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership

Betsy Henning

Managing Partner, Global  Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Practice Leader

FINN Partners

Sari De

Founder

Nine of Us

Agenda
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
Full-Day Conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 AM

Opening General Session
8:30 - 9:45 AM
 Keynote Address by Morra Aarons-Mele

Morning I Breakout Sessions
10:00 - 11:00 AM
 Leadership is a Practice, Not a Position
 EmpowerHER: Intentional Networking with Local Women Leaders in Your Field
 Unveiling GRIT

Morning II Breakout Sessions
11:15 - 12:15 PM
 Let's Talk Story: Diverse Perspectives in Roundtable Conversations
 Negotiating for Success: Strategies, Skills, and Solutions
 A Healthy Me is the Best Me
 Strengthen Your Community Connection

Lunch & Networking
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1:30 - 2:30 PM
 Fearless Females: Pioneers of Impact and Inspiration
 Setting Boundaries to Achieve Wholeness
 Rising Above: Empowering Women in the Workplace
 Innovation Focused Session

Closing General Session
2:45 - 4:00 PM
 

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

Full-Day Conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village


Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 AM

Opening General Session
8:30 - 9:45 AM

Keynote Address by Morra Aarons-Mele

Morning I Breakout Sessions
10:00 - 11:00 AM

Morning II Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Lunch & Networking
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1:30 - 2:30 PM

Closing General Session
2:45 - 4:00 PM

Mahalo to Our Sponsors & Partners

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SPECIAL PARTNERS

CEO ROUNDTABLE SPONSOR

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WAHINE LOUNGE PARTNER

PRINT PARTNER



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Ticket Options

*KICKOFF RATE* IN-PERSON INDIVIDUAL TICKET

• Attend Conference In-Person at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on October 27, 2023
• Includes Opening and Closing General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and Networking Lunch
• Access to Conference Expo

Kickoff rate expires September 6, 2023

$195

Regular rate: $225

*KICKOFF RATE* IN-PERSON INDIVIDUAL TICKET + The Anxious Achiever Book

• Hard copy of “The Anxious Achiever” by Morra Aarons-Mele• Attend Conference In-Person at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on October 27, 2023
• Includes Opening and Closing General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and Networking Lunch
• Access to Conference Expo

Kickoff rate expires September 6, 2023

$230

Regular rate: $250

IN-PERSON INDIVIDUAL TICKET

• Attend Conference In-Person at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on October 27, 2023
• Includes Opening and Closing General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and Networking Lunch
• Access to Conference Expo
Valid September 5 through October 26

$225

IN-PERSON INDIVIDUAL TICKET + The Anxious Achiever Book

• Hard copy of “The Anxious Achiever” by Morra Aarons-Mele
• Attend Conference In-Person at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on October 27, 2023
• Includes Opening and Closing General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and Networking Lunch
• Access to Conference Expo
Valid September 5 through October 26

$250

IN-PERSON GROUP RATE (8+ TICKETS)*

• Special group rate for purchases of 8 or more tickets
• Attend Conference In-Person at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on October 27, 2023
• Includes Opening and Closing General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and Networking Lunch
• Access to Conference Expo
• Option to add-on book for additional $20
• To purchase group rate tickets, please contact [email protected]
• Valid September 5 through October 26, 2023 

$200