Meeting/Event Information

While the 1920’s represented a “Roaring” period of significant change and growth, what’s ahead as we kick off “the Twenties” of the 21st Century? Continued but slower growth? Cautious optimism? Find out what our line-up of experts think. In addition to the annual economic and visitor industry forecasts, this year’s forum will also feature a panel of representatives working to grow Hawaii’s LGBTQ market; a look at new research using GPS location data; and an update on visitors’ transportation options for getting to/from/around the islands. These insights will help you better prepare and “roar” into the 2020s!

Speakers include Paul Brewbaker – TZ Economics, Evan Saunders, Director of Data at UberMedia, David Uchiyama, Chief Operating Officer at HART, and many more!

Morning coffee w/pastries and three-course lunch included.

The annual universities Student Forum will be held immediately following the event. Support the future, and a student by donating a seat!

AGENDA
Session I: Economic Outlook  
Moderator: Chris Kam, OmniTrak Group
Eugene Tian, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Amelia Lim, Managing Director, CBRE Hotels Advisory/Capital Markets
Paul Brewbaker, Principal, TZ Economics
Session II:  LGBTQ Market
Thomas E. Roth – Founder, Community Marketing & Insights
Joe Bock – Partner, NMG Network
Session III:  GPS Location Data
Evan Saunders – Director of Data, UberMedia
Luncheon Panel: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – and Bikes!
Todd Boulanger – Executive Director, Bikeshare Hawai‘i
David Uchiyama – Chief Operating Officer, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)
Drena Kusari – Regional Director, Lyft

Morning coffee w/pastries and three-course lunch included.
Hotel Parking: $8 self-parking, $13 valet available

Eugene Tian – Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

Amelia Lim – Managing Director, CBRE Hotels Advisory/Capital Markets

Paul Brewbaker, Principal, TZ Economics

Thomas E. Roth – Founder, Community Marketing & Insights

Joe Bock – Partner, NMG Network

Evan Saunders – Director of Data, UberMedia

Todd Boulanger – Executive Director, Bikeshare Hawaii

David Uchiyama – Chief Operating Officer, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)

Drena Kusari – Regional Director, Lyft