About the Event

Join us for an engaging, solutions-focused discussion on the future of Maui's food economy. Hear from leading chefs, producers, and innovators - including one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine - as they unpack the forces reshaping the island's food sector. Our expert panel will highlight emerging trends, identify new opportunities for local farmers and entrepreneurs, and share actionable strategies to strengthen Maui's long-term food resilience.

Whether you work in agriculture, culinary arts, food manufacturing, retail, or simply care about Maui's sustainable future, this conversation will offer valuable insights into the challenges and possibilities shaping Maui's growing food ecosystem.

***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL...15% OFF Individual tickets until April 12***

Panel of Experts:

• Mary Cummins, Co-Owner, Pacific Produce Inc.
• Bonny Davis, Executive Chef, Kamehameha Schools Maui; Co-Founder, Hawaiian Crunch Co.
• Zach Laidlaw, Co-founder, Executive Chef, Lead Farmer & Vice President of Experiences, Hua Momona Farms & Foundations
• Peter Merriman, Owner, Merriman's Hawaii; Co-Owner, Handcrafted Restaurants

Topics to Include:

• Food industry trends
• Business opportunities
• Food sustainability

Event Information:

11:00am - Registration and networking

12:00pm - Welcome remarks and sponsor recognition

12:05pm - Lunch buffet and networking

12:20pm - Talk Story with our Sponsor

12:45pm - Panel discussion and Q&A

2:00pm - Event concludes

Attire: Business Aloha

Parking: Complimentary self-parking

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Credit card payments: Register online

Hawaii sales tax will be applied to all table packages and tickets.

Please no payments at the event.

No refunds or cancellations after Monday, May 4, but tickets can be transferred to another guest.

Please completely fill out your guest names and companies when registering. Only unique emails are recognized. Using the same email address for multiple guests will result in one name being duplicated on all registrations.

Paperless check-in. You will receive a confirmation ticket, but you do not need to bring it to the event.  Once you complete the on-line registration, your name will be added to the guest list.

Questions? Contact Rose Balagtas, Director of Events, at 808-955-8072 or rbalagtas@bizjournals.com.