Bridging Islands, Building Economies: Trade, Workforce & Regional Partnerships
The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) in partnership with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi, Philippine Consulate – Honolulu, and Hawaiʻi Philippines Business and Economic Council, will be presenting the Hawaiʻi-Philippines Business Tradeshow, Symposium, and Reception on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach.
The Tradeshow features unique products from the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines as well as products from local Filipino organizations. Meanwhile, the goal of the Symposium is to strengthen and maximize opportunities provided by the sister relationships between Hawaiʻi and the Philippines. The Symposium will include speakers from government, educational, cultural and business sectors.
Deadline to Register is May 8, 2026!
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time:
- Tradeshow: 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Symposium: 3:00 – 5:45 pm
- Reception: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, Alohilani Ballroom, 2490 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Keynote Speakers:
- Governor Josh Green, M.D., Hawaiʻi
- Governor Ceclia Marcos, Ilocos Norte
Featured Speakers:
- Consul General Arman R. Talbo, Honolulu
- Delegates from Ilocos Norte and Laguna
Event Fee: $25
Sponsored By:
- State of Hawaiʻi – DBEDT
- Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi
- Philippine Consulate – Honolulu
- Hawaiʻi Philippines Business & Economic Council
Questions?
- Canstancio Paranal III (FCCH): cparanaliii@gmail.com
- Randy Cortez (DBEDT): randy.j.cortez@hawaii.gov
