ʻAha Lōkahi CommUNITY Conference 2023

About ʻAha Lōkahi 

The Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance is proud to present our in-person 2023 ʻAha Lōkahi CommUNITY Conference. This year's theme is Ka Lamakū Aloha - REignite the Light Within. Lamakū is a large torch made of kukui and it refers to that torch that we carry within us that lights the way. The conference will focus on ways to reignite our light within to learn the best practices and strategies to support our children's and youth's well-being through interactive workshops, site visits, and hands-on activities.

This conference is for afterschool and youth development professionals, educators, administrators, and other community members who are dedicated to supporting Hawaiʻiʻs children and youth. Join us this October to create the conditions that open up new possibilities for all to thrive!

October 23 - 25, 2023
Koʻolau Ballroom in Kāneʻohe*
Culminating Event: Join us on October 25 for Lights On Afterschool at Hawai'i State Capitol

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*Travel scholarship (airfare only) available for neighbor islands, please contact us for more information.

Conference
Agenda-At-a-Glance

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023

• 7:00AM - 3:00PM - Conference Day #1

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023

• 7:00AM - 3:00PM - Conference Day #2

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023

• 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Site Visits (off site)
• 2:45 PM - Lights On Afterschool at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol

Detailed Conference Agenda

View Site Visit Descriptions

Workshop Themes/Strands

1. REvitalize RElationships with Youth - Supporting Youth Success
2. REkindle our Passion and Leadership - Leadership and Staff Development
3. REenergize Learning - Enhancing Expanded Learning Opportunities
4. REplenish Self(care)
5. REignite Love of Hawaiʻi - ‘Āina-Based Learning
6. REengage Families and Community - Family and Community Engagement

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​Mobile App!

1. NAVIGATE the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data. Access useful information like ridesharing and local attractions through the Community Board
2. NETWORK effectively. Plan whom to meet by exploring attendee profiles and sending out messages
3. PARTICIPATE in event activities through session likes, comments, ratings, live polling, tweeting, and more

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Sponsorship &
​Exhibitor Information

Partner with HAA to create the conditions needed to open up new possibilities for all children and youth to thrive. Throughout the conference, you'll have access to an expected 300 attendees that include afterschool and summer professionals, program administrators, educators and school leaders, community school advocates, community members, and more.

View our Sponsorship and Exhibitor Package to learn more.


Exhibitor Registration
To pay by check, use promo code: PAYBYCHECK at exhibitor registration.  HAA staff will follow up with an invoice.
 
To pay by Purchase Order (PO), use promo code: PAYBYPO at exhibitor registration. HAA staff will follow up with an invoice.

Exhibitor Registration on Whova

ʻAha Lōkahi Community Conference Recap Video 2022
Mahalo to Studio Shaka at Connections Public Charter School for putting together the video!

Mahalo to our Exhibitors

Mahalo to our Sponsors

ʻAha Lōkahi CommUNITY Conference 2022