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Kūkulu, Beyond the Horizon, Building for What’s Next
Wednesday, October 7
 

6:30am HST

Check-In / Registration
Wednesday October 7, 2026 6:30am - 10:00am HST
0_Lobby
Check-In for the event to receive your name badge, program, and pick up giveaways.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 6:30am - 10:00am HST
0_Lobby
  Check-In / Registration

7:00am HST

Meet-Up Networking
Wednesday October 7, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
Continental breakfast.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
  Meet-Up Networking

8:00am HST

OPENING KEYNOTE: Creating More Value with PMI's M.O.R.E. Mindset
Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
This workshop introduces PMI's M.O.R.E. mindset and explores how project professionals can adapt their approach to create greater value. Through self-assessments, small-group discussions, peer learning, and interactive activities, participants examine practical ways to apply the four M.O.R.E. behaviors in their day-to-day work.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Buchholz, PMP

Katie Buchholz, PMP

Katie Buchholz, PMP, is a Regional Project Manager for Project Management Institute (PMI), where she helps lead project execution, governance, and rollout readiness across North America. Like many project managers, Katie didn't set out to become one. She originally started in theatre... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
  Power Skills

9:20am HST

The New PMI-CPMAI Certification
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am HST
Ohana
CPMAI goes beyond the typical AI CHATGPT content to addressing how AI can be used to enhance decision-making at the organization level using a data-driven project approach.
Speakers
avatar for Greta Blash, PMI-CPMAI, PgMP, PMP, CBAP, CDBA

Greta Blash, PMI-CPMAI, PgMP, PMP, CBAP, CDBA

Bronze, BLASH ENTERPRISES
Greta Blash has extensive experience as an executive and consulting IT professional, both domestically and internationally. Her areas of experience include program management, project management, agile/adaptive development, business analysis, PMO organizations, customer relationship... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am HST
Ohana
  Business Acumen

9:20am HST

Psychological Safety: Building High Performing Project Teams
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am HST
Ewa
Psychological safety is a key component of high functioning project teams and is a foundational part of building trust that unlocks better decision-making, innovation, and team performance. Join us to learn more about psychological safety – what it is, why it is so important, and how it can impact project success. We will share practical tips on creating a psychologically safe environment where...
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Speakers
NY

Nikki Yamauchi, JD, PMP & Evan Patek

Tailored Leadership Solutions is a local leadership development & coaching company that helps organizations improve their employee engagement and retention, team performance, project success, and overall business profitability. Issues in these areas are often attributable, at least... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am HST
Ewa
  Power Skills

9:20am HST

Evolution of the Logical Framework Approach
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am HST
Diamond Head
The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) had its beginnings in the international development domain in the 1960's. As project management grew as a profession, so did the adoption of the LFA. Government and private sector projects increasingly strategically aligned and planned projects using LFA. The logical approach to planning was adapted and has served as the basis for a wide range of methodologies...
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Speakers
LG

L.Rowland G.Hamamura K.Smith

Larry is a co-founder of the PMI Hawaii chapter. He was an active board member for twenty years. He is currently an Associate Professor Emeritus at Hawaii Pacific University. He taught project management in the Information Systems program for twenty-five years including serving as... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am HST
Diamond Head
  Ways of Working

10:40am HST

Beyond Process - Building the Next Generation PMO
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am HST
Ewa
Today's PMOs must deliver more than governance, templates, and status reports; they must become strategic partners that accelerate business outcomes. In this session, discover how next-generation PMOs are moving beyond process to drive innovation, enable better decision-making, and deliver measurable value across the enterprise. We will explore how artificial intelligence can reduce...
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Speakers
MH

Mary Hladio PMP, CSPP

Mary Hladio is a Senior PMO Leader in the aerospace industry, known for driving innovation, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment on mission-critical programs. With more than 25 years of experience, she specializes in advanced systems development, strategic program... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am HST
Ewa
  Business Acumen

10:40am HST

Review and Update of the Mentoring Program
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am HST
Ohana
Retrospective of the 2026 PMP® Mentorship Program, designed in partnership with Manaʻolana International. This 9-month experience connects seasoned PMs with professionals through structured sessions, a Personal Development Plan (PDP), PDU opportunities, and community-building. Review the past year with the mentors and mentees – see their progress, listen to challenges and how we overcame them....
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Speakers
MA

Melia Abreu, PMP

Melia Abreu is a strategic facilitator, certified PMP®, and values-based leader with 25+ years of experience across healthcare, education, aviation, and nonprofit sectors. As a Senior Consultant and Instructor with Manaʻolana International, she supports professionals through project... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am HST
Ohana
  Power Skills

10:40am HST

Welcoming Talent: Tips to Identifying and Hiring the Best Team Members
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am HST
Diamond Head
Building a strong project team starts long before kickoff—it begins with how you identify and add new members to the team. This session offers practical tips to enhance your hiring practices. Participants will discuss and practice such areas as defining essential skills in potential team members, interviewing effectively, reducing bias in the selection process, and making hiring decisions.
Speakers
SS

Scott Springer, EdD, PMP

Scott Springer, EdD, PMP, is a university professor of business management, a project management professional, a business communication consultant, a trainer, and a researcher. He teaches and trains in project management, management, business communication, and human resources. Scott... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am HST
Diamond Head
  Power Skills

11:40am HST

Lunch
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
Buffet Lunch
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
  Lunch

1:00pm HST

"If Mom Says No, Ask Dad - Getting to Yes by Understanding Your Audience"
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
The key to effective communication is a clearly defined desired outcome and understanding your audience and their decision making needs. This session will explain how to address decision makers needs for data (dad), story (mom) and relationship (grandma) and how to combine these details effectively in different situations.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Lum, PMP, CSM

Stephanie Lum, PMP, CSM

Program Manager, Servco Pacific Inc.
Stephanie has over twenty years of project management and product management experience. Her ability to bridge communication between operational and technical teams has made her a trusted resource on initiatives ranging from implementations to process improvement and strategic analysis... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
  Power Skills

1:00pm HST

Be a better presenter: Build and give better presentations
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Diamond Head
Improve your presenting skills by practicing simple presentation techniques to be a better small group speaker, both in person and online. Learn pointer to streamline your powerpoint so it helps you give a better presentation. Gain confidence, learn techniques to reduce nervousness, and practice non-verbal techniques to improve your delivery.
Speakers
CH

Cathleen Hutchins PMP, BS Eng, MS Eng

Cathleen is a project manager who has had to refine and master presentation and public speaking skills through a career in the legal and engineering field. This ranged from last minute presentations to program managers as a manufacturing engineer to creating and giving intellectual... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Diamond Head
  Power Skills

1:00pm HST

When Plans Meet Chaos: The Military Advantage in Project Execution
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Ewa
Organizations don't usually have a planning problem. They have an execution problem. Project plans are built with logic and structure, but execution happens amid competing priorities, shifting conditions, limited resources, unclear ownership, delayed decisions, and breakdowns in coordination. Military professionals have trained for, lived through, and delivered in those conditions. They know how...
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Speakers
avatar for Timothy A Dalhouse, MBA, PMP, ICP

Timothy A Dalhouse, MBA, PMP, ICP

In-Kind
Tim Dalhouse is the Founder and CEO of PM-ProLearn and a retired U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant. During 24 years on active duty, he led Marines in high-pressure environments where success depended on planning, coordination, risk management, execution, and rapid adaptation.
After retiring, Tim applied those same skills in civilian project environments at CGI Federal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Accenture Federal Services, and Regent Education. His experience revealed a powerful truth: military professionals already possess many of the leadership... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Ewa
  Power Skills

1:00pm HST

From Prompt to Production: Deploying AI in a Real Construction Business
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Ohana
Most construction firms have tried AI. Few have deployed it into daily operations. This session walks through one Maui contractor's journey from experimentation to production. Daniel Souza shares how ELCCO Inc. built a working AI toolkit spanning submittal review, bid analysis, estimating and change order pricing, training content development, and marketing — all without a data science team,...
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Speakers
DS

Daniel Souza, PMP, CEA

Daniel Souza, PMP, is Vice President of Operations and EOS Integrator at ELCCO Inc., a Maui-based electrical contractor. A mechanical engineer with an MBA and seven years at Dow Chemical across Brazil, Argentina, Italy, and the United States, he brings a genuinely global perspective... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Ohana
  Ways of Working

2:20pm HST

CLOSING KEYNOTE
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom

Speakers
avatar for Christine Sakuda

Christine Sakuda

Christine Maii Sakuda is a community leader with over twenty years of experience spearheading enterprise IT transformation initiatives in healthcare and government, and over fifteen years of leading non-profit organizations. As the first female Native Hawaiian Chief Information Officer... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
  Keynote

3:20pm HST

Pau Hana
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
Relax and unwind. Drinks and pupus. Reconnect and meet new friends.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm HST
1_Mauka Ballroom
  Pau Hana Networking
 

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