PROGRAM

2025 PROGRAM

As local, national and international communities navigate a changing energy landscape, the 12th annual Hawaii Energy Conference brings industry leaders together to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today.

Featuring ten dynamic panels and two Deep Dive sessions over two days, the program will cover topics ranging from utility-scale renewable energy deployment to community-based initiatives, and the economics and advancements of grid independence. Discussions will also tackle energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, job creation, training, and more.

Complementing the main stage discussions, the new Deep Dive sessions provide an intimate setting for up to 40 participants to engage directly with experts and explore complex issues like time-of-use rates and sustainable financing strategies.

The Hawaii Energy Conference also offers networking and exhibiting opportunities to connect with key stakeholders, industry experts, innovators, policymakers and more. Join us on Maui to gain insights, share ideas, and collaborate on actionable solutions to building a sustainable future for Hawaii and beyond.

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2025 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Wednesday May 21

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM 

E KOMO MAI (WELCOME)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibit Session Break (30 min) 

9:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Panels & Featured Presentations

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Deep Dive – Policy Track (concurrent with main stage program)

11:45 PM  – 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibit Session (90 min) 

1:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Panels & Featured Presentations

1:15 PM – 2:45 PM

Deep Dive – Sustainable Financing (concurrent with main stage program)

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Refreshment Break (30 min)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Panel
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Networking Reception

 

Thursday May 22

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 

Outcomes of Deep Dive Sessions

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Panel

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibit Session Break (30 min) 

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Featured Presentation & Panel

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibit Session (90 min)

12:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Panels & Featured Presentation

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Refreshment Break (30 min) |

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Panel 
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM Closing
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) Pau Hana