RISE Maui: Sustainability + Tech Summit
About this Event
RISE Maui 2026 - the Regeneration, Innovation, and Sustainability Experience - a first-of-its-kind immersive summit designed to foster connection, innovation, and impact through the lens of regeneration.
Running August 17–21st at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa and at Hua Momona Farms in Lahaina, RISE Maui will bring together like-minded global leaders, innovators, and the local Maui community.
Set against oceanfront views and lush farmland landscapes, RISE Maui invites guests to take part in daily rituals and curated experiences, from morning wellness practices to intimate conversations with speakers and cultural leaders. Blending the intellectual depth of a summit with the intimacy of a retreat, RISE Maui is designed to spark meaningful dialogue and collaboration that support Maui’s future, cultural heritage, and broader environmental impact.
Purchase tickets and learn more at RISE-Maui.org
Attendees will engage in daily keynotes, panels, and hands-on workshops exploring critical global challenges, including environmental stewardship, food and water security, spirituality, technology, AI, cultural preservation, and the future of sustainable innovation.
Speakers include Rod Roddenberry (Star Trek Executive Producer), Jason Resch, (1,072 patents, former IBM), and Dr. Sasha Luccioni (TED Talk-alumni, AI & Climate Change Expert). Full list of speakers here: https://rise-maui.org/speakers/
Agenda
MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH: ALOHA WELCOME
Info: Welcome Reception & Live Music: Featuring legendary Hawaiian musicians, John Cruz and Steven Grimes. Light bites and drinks will be served.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH: SUSTAINABILITY & AI
Info: • Attendees will gather for the Origin Story of Maui before departing for Hua Momona Farms.
• Programming begins with a keynote by Dr. Sasha Luccioni and a Q&A with Gary Grube, will follow. There will also be a conversation on Climate Change & Technology featuring Matthias Scheutz.
• Farm tours and lunch provided by Hua Momona Farms Chef Zach Laidlaw.
• Afternoon programming shifts to sustainability in farming, featuring insights from local Hawaiian farmers and Hua Momona Farms Head Chef Zach Laidlaw, who spearheads the entire culinary experience at RISE. The talk will also discuss sustainability practices in the luxury wine and caviar spaces.
• Special tree planting service project presented by Treecovery.
• Ohana Dinners: The Hawaiian word for “Family.” RISE attendees will gather in small groups for an intimate dinner of conversation and collaboration. Each Ohana will be hosted by a local West Maui restaurant and include a speaker from RISE.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH: INNOVATION
Info: • Reiki Queen Manesha Sian will start the day in a special healing ceremony before guests depart for Hua Momona Farms.
• Programming includes a series of “RISE Talks” - Innovation & the Universe, Innovation & Culture, Innovation & Green Energies, and culminates with a panel of experts led by Rod Roddenberry and co-moderated by Gary Grube titled The New Intelligence: Where Innovation meets AI.
• Guests will then join the all-star line-up of artists from Maui Music & Food Experience for dinner, drinks, networking, and conversation. RISE attendees receive special meet-and-greet access at this intimate gathering.
• Special Oceanside Conversation will feature a conversation between Bernard Fowler of the Rolling Stones & musician Nick Tremulis
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH: REGENERATION
Info: • Depart early for an excursion to Uncle Oliver’s Taro Farm, where guests travel by 4-wheeler across mountain streams and through tropical jungles to an expansive clearing. On a guided tour not available to the public, guests will learn about Hawaiian irrigation practices used for 1,000 years, the spirituality of Taro, and how Ohana is derived from it.
• Programming includes a conversation on regeneration and spirituality in the world of AI. The following question will be posed: “How does Aloha play a role in this new evolving world of AI - and what role does spirituality play?”
• Hua Momona Farms Gala Dinner: An intimate evening of philanthropic fun, featuring an all-star line-up of West Maui Chefs, special performances by Maui Music & Food artists, and more. Learn firsthand how Hua Momona Farms is making a massive impact on Maui and how contributions are supporting an expansive effort. **Ticket purchase required**
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST: RISE MAUI CLOSING CEREMONY
Info: Ocean-front closing ceremony to recap the RISE experience and new Ohana connection. A time to embrace what’s been received and set an intention for departure.
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