HCPO 2023
Welcome! E Komo Mai
The American Planning Association,
Hawaiʻi Chapter is excited to be partnering with the City and County of
Honolulu, Department of Planning & Permitting to co-sponsor this year’s
conference on September 6-8, 2023 at the Sheraton Waikīkī. This year’s conference, “Turning the Tide,” promises to bring an engaging series of
speakers, panel presentations and discussions, and exciting mobile workshops
that showcase noteworthy planning endeavors on Oʻahu.
REGISTRATION / IMPORTANT DATES
Registration includes an evening reception at the Halekulani, continental breakfasts,
Thursday luncheon, and refreshments.
- Register before May 31 for the early registration fee of $325
- Register between June 1 and July 31 for the general registration fee of $375
- Late registration is $410
- Student registration is $325. For info on how students can attend HCPO for free, download this flier!
MOBILE TOURS
We
have a variety of mobile tours to get you above the ground in
new TOD high rise projects and the Honolulu Rail Transit
system; under the ground in a watershed tunnel; on the
ground with tours of historic Downtown, quick build transportation projects,
or vertical farming; or your hands in the ground with a loʻi
restoration project. Come join us!
AICP CREDITS
AICP credits will be sought for the conference sessions. An AICP Exam Prep with Peter Flachsbart, PhD, AICP will be offered (details TBD).ACCOMMODATION
The HCPO 2023 committee is NOT holding a group block/rate at the Sheraton Waikīkī for the conference. Other hotels in the area that may interest you are listed below. Feel free to visit their website for the best available rates.- Castle Resorts Waikīkī Shore (2161 Kālia Rd)
Check rates and availability - Courtyard WaikīkīBeach (400 Royal Hawaiian Ave)
Check rates and availability - The Breakers at Waikīkī (250 Beach Walk)
Check rates and availability - Aqua Oasis Hotel (320 Lewers St)
Check rates and availability - Trump Waikīkī (223 Saratoga Rd)
Check rates and availability - Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikīkī Beach (201 Beach Walk)
Check rates and availability
Call for Student Volunteers!
Current students can sign-up to volunteer at the conference for a minimum of 4 hours and receive FREE conference registration!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
From the Kai piha (king tide) to the Kai malolo (low tide), there is a level of sponsorship to fit your organization. Sponsorship opportunities provide visibility for your organization and promote your products and services to attendees. We invite you to be part of “Turning the Tide” and support good planning for our communities and island homes by becoming a sponsor of this year’s conference. For more information, please download the Sponsorship Packet below. Mahalo for your generosity!
