As Hawaiʻi endeavors to formulate an unparalleled economic recovery plan as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Hawaiʻi has assembled leaders from diverse sectors to share “Innovations for the New Normal.” The four-day virtual conference will highlight efforts in vital areas such as health care, resilient food systems and digital infrastructure to help promote economic diversification and stability.
The free series will be held on November 9, 10, 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and is presented by the UH Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Hawaii Business Roundtable. It will feature a wide variety of key figures including; author, speaker, entrepreneur and marketing “evangelist” Guy Kawasaki, University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization Executive Director Carl Bonham, Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson, International Vaccine Institute Director General Jerome Kim and MAʻO Organic Farm Manager Kaui Sana.
- November 9: Resilient Food Systems in the COVID Era
- November 10: COVID Propelled Innovations in Health Care
- November 12: Digital Innovations for the New Normal
- November 13: Next Steps to a Resilient, Healthy, Innovative Recovery
Register online for webinar series.