2026 Call for Speakers
Our Island. Our Community. Our Kuleana
4rd Annual Hawai‘i Island Healthcare Conference
October 15-16, 2026 | Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
Community First Hawai`i invites proposals from healthcare leaders, practitioners, innovators, and community partners to present at the 2026 Hawai`i Island Healthcare Conference. This annual gathering brings together diverse stakeholders to explore solutions that strengthen healthcare systems across Hawai`i Island and beyond.
We are seeking dynamic presentations that highlight real-world solutions, collaborative efforts, and forward-thinking approaches to improving healthcare access, quality, and equity—especially in rural and underserved communities.
We invite you to submit a proposal application to share your work, research, and ideas that can shape the future of healthcare in Hawai‘i.
Submission Deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM HST
Acceptance will be sent no later than Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM HST
Proposal Guidelines
Why submit a proposal?
Share your work and insights with the community
Highlight impactful research and innovation
Engage with fellow professionals and local leaders
Help build a healthier, more connected future
Proposal formats may include:
Individual or organizational oral presentations
Collaborative sessions
Facilitated discussions
Interactive workshops
Presentation sessions may be between 45-75 minutes
Areas of Focus
Reaching Underserved Communities
Breaking down barriers to care in rural and remote areas
Culturally grounded care that reflects community needs
Inclusive strategies for historically overlooked populations
Innovating for Tomorrow’s Healthcare
Telehealth, mobile services, and digital health tools
New care models that integrate physical, mental, social health, etc.
Data-driven approaches to improve outcomes and decision-making
Strengthening Community Collaboration
Cross-sector partnerships (healthcare, education, nonprofits, etc.)
Peer support and community health workers
Co-designing services with patients and families
Building Resilient Health Systems
Community preparedness and public health response
Lessons learned from COVID-19 and other crises
Health education, trust-building, and outreach
