Mālama Honua Fair & Summit
Mālama Honua Fair & Summit
In celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s Homecoming after voyaging around Island Earth, Polynesian Voyaging Society invites our local and global community members to gather for a three-day summit to discuss mālama honua stories of hope inspired by the Worldwide Voyage and develop sail plans for the future of Hawaiʻi and our planet.
Event Details
Date: June 18-20, 2017
Place: Hawaiʻi Convention Center
SUNDAY, JUNE 18 – TUESDAY, JUNE 20
Hōkūleʻa Educational Exhibits
Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Open to Public
The general public is invited to walk through exhibits, participate in hands-on activities, and learn from our local and global partners who are taking action to mālama honua.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
Youth Summit
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Participation by Invitation: Invitations to be released soon
Public viewing will be offered for ceremony: Stay tuned for more information
Polynesian Voyaging Society is collaborating with the World Youth Congress to host a Youth Summit for students ages 5 – 25. The Youth Summit will bring together local and global youth to celebrate mālama honua stories and create a collective call to action for the future stewardship of our Island Earth.
Invitations to education partners and youth-serving organizations coming soon. An invitation code will be required to register for this session. Limited scholarships are being made available through partner organizations. Please contact SummitInfo@pvshawaii.org for information on how to participate.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
Inspirational Speaker Series
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Open to Public: Registration Required
The Inspirational Speaker Series will feature local and global courageous and inspiring people who are navigating change for our Island Earth. Featured global speakers include:
Megan Smith, 3rd Chief Technology Officer, United States
Dieter Paulmann, Founder and Chairman, Okeanos Foundation for the Sea
Byron Mallott, Lt. Governor, State of Alaska
Ocean Elders: Her Deepness Sylvia Earle, Jean-Michel Cousteau, and Captain Don Walsh.
Nainoa Thompson, President, Polynesian Voyaging Society
Make a contribution to PVS and receive $50 off the $125 registration for the Inspirational Speaker Series!
HŌKŪLEʻA HOMECOMING FUNDRAISER
Themed Lei Kaʻapuni Honua, A Lei Around the World, Hōkūleʻa Homecoming fundraiser is a celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s return benefiting Polynesian Voyaging Society’s efforts to advance the Mālama Honua mission with activities that enrich our communities and build a sustainable future.
Make a contribution to PVS and receive $50 off the $125 registration for the Inspirational Speaker Series at the Mālama Honua Fair & Summit. Look for the discount code on your receipt after making your successful contribution – mahalo for your support!
Contribute as a Member
Our members have been the mainstay of support to PVS for four decades, allowing us to grow our legacy of wayfinding and voyaging beyond the boundaries of Polynesia. As member, you’re eligible for PVS Store discounts and a thank you gift.
Donate as a Supporter
Join us as we navigate a course toward sustainability and inspire a global movement to care for our Earth. Your donation helps ensure Hōkūleʻa is safe, seaworthy and beautiful for the thousands of nautical miles that lay ahead.