HCPO
Early Bird Registration
Mark your calendars for this year’s Hawai‘i Congress of Planning Officials (HCPO) Conference, Resilient by Design: Planning for Hawai‘i’s Tomorrow, on August 27-29, 2025 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort! Stay tuned for early bird registration opening in mid-May.
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Call for Session Topic Ideas
OPSD is now accepting session topic ideas for the 2025 HCPO Conference. This year’s theme charges us with exploring innovative approaches, best practices, and actionable insights to design our community, civic, and institutional foundations in a way that upholds our values, protects Hawai‘i’s natural and cultural resources, and secures a resilient future for all residents.
We invite you to submit compelling topics and creative formats that will provoke individual and collective critical thinking and foster meaningful dialogue to prepare Hawai‘i for a future shaped by environmental, economic, and social change.
Submissions will be accepted through May 30, 2025. All selected sessions will be submitted for AICP Certification Maintenance (CM) credit eligibility. Please note that promotional content is not permitted in CM-eligible sessions or workshops.
Submit your idea here.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please contact Lee-Ann Choy at [email protected] if you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities.
The symbol for the 2025 HCPO conference is inspired by the native Hawaiian nanea flower. Known for enriching soil with nitrogen, the nanea naturally fertilizes surrounding plants while providing resilient groundcover.
Much like the nanea’s role in Hawai‘i’s ecosystem, this year’s conference seeks to nurture ideas, strategies, and collaborations that strengthen our communities, infrastructure, and natural resources amid evolving challenges.
Rendered in a doodle style, the illustration reflects the creative and dynamic spirit of planning thoughtful, place-based solutions for Hawai‘i’s tomorrow.