RISE Maui Schedule

Monday - August 17, 2026

Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Regency Maui

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Rise Maui - Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Regency Maui - Monday - August 17, 2026

RISE Maui Welcome Reception

5:00 pm

A welcome reception featuring legendary Hawaiian musicians, John Cruz and Steven Grimes. Light bites and drinks will be served.

Tuesday - August 18, 2026

Sustainability

Hua Momona Farms Rise Maui - Sustainability - Tuesday - August 18, 2026

Origin story of Hawai'i

8:00 am

At the water’s edge, Maui cultural guide W. Kamaunu Kahaialii shares the origin story of these islands and the meaning of Hā-wai-ʻiī — breath, water, higher power.

KEYNOTE with Dr. Sasha Luccioni

9:30 am

Dr. Sasha Luccioni shares her climate change insights as a leading AI computer scientist concerned we are repeating the mistakes of the past, and what we need to do change course and protect the planet.

Climate Change & Technology Panel

11:00 am

Professor Matthias Scheutz (Tufts University), Tom MacTavish, (Entigenlogic), W. Kamaunu Kahaialii, join Dr. Sasha Luccioni to discuss climate change and technology.

Lunch by Chef Zach and a Farm Tour

12:00 pm

Farm-to-table lunch from farmer/chef Zach Laidlaw. Experience the combination of masterful creativity, flavor, and freshness that has made Zach a world renowned Chef featured on Chopped, and Next Level Chef.

Sustainable Farming

1:30 pm

Moderator James Carpio leads a conversation with Chef Zach Laidlaw, “Uncle Oliver” Dukelow, local taro farmer, and Olaf Lange from Volcano Wasabi, about sustainable farming.

Tree Planting with Treecovery Hawai'i

2:00 pm

Be a part of the future of Lahaina by planting new trees on the Hua Momona Farms.

Wine & Caviar Workshop

3:00 pm

Diego Sabino, The Only Caviar and Mark Neal, Neal Family Vineyards educate guests on the philosophy and process of sustainable wine and caviar. Guests will enjoy a curated sampling from each expert.

Ohana Dine Around

6:00 pm

Ohana is the Hawaiian word for “family”. RISE Maui 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 Maui.

Wednesday - August 19, 2026

INNOVATION

Hua Momona Farms Rise Maui - INNOVATION - Wednesday - August 19, 2026

Reiki Healing Morning Activity

7:30 am

Begin the day with an energetics session exploring quantum entanglement with the Reiki Queen, Manesha Sian.

Rise MAUI Talks

11:00 am

3 RISE MAUI Talks with Q and A INNOVATION & THE UNIVERSE with Jason Resch, owner of 1,072 patents. INNOVATION & CULTURE with Gary Grube. INNOVATION & GREEN ENERGIES with Dr. Jun Yao of UMass Amherst.

Lunch

12:00 pm

Celebrity Chef Zach Laidlaw creates a farm-to table-lunch.

The New Intelligence: Where Innovation Meets AI

1:30 pm

Co-moderators Rod Roddenberry (Star Trek and Roddenberry Foundation) and Gary Grube (inventor and Founder of Hua Momona Farms and Foundation) lead a conversation with Jason Resch and Dr. Jun Yao on innovation

Intimate Oceanside Conversation

4:00 pm

Bernard Fowler & Nicholas Tremulis discuss Bernard's learnings from touring with the Rolling Stones for more than 35 years and the universal language of music.

Dinner with Musicians of Maui Music & Food Experience

6:00 pm

Join the all-star line-up of artists (including LOS LOBOS, Lisa Fischer, from Maui Music & Food Experience for dinner, drinks, networking, and conversation at Japengo. RISE Maui attendees receive special meet & greet access at this intimate gathering.

Thursday - August 20, 2026

Regeneration

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Rise Maui - Regeneration - Thursday - August 20, 2026

Morning Grounding Activities

7:00 am

Start the day grounding your central nervous system before heading off the grid.

Taro Farm Excursion

7:30 am

Depart early for an excursion to Uncle Oliver’s Taro Farm to an expansive clearing. In a guided tour not available to the public, you'll hear about the Hawaiian irrigation practices that have been used for 1,000 years, and the spirituality of Taro, and the root of the word Ohana.

Lunch at the Hyatt

11:30 am

Regeneration Panel: Spirituality in an age of AI

Noon

Manesha Sian, Rev Andrew Wicks, and W. Kamaunu Kahaialii gather for an engaging conversation on regeneration and spirituality - in the world of AI. A poignant discussion not to be missed.

Healing Workshop with The Reiki Queen

2:00 pm

A reiki workshop cycling energy with the Maui soil.

Hua Momona Farm Gala — At Hua Momona Farms

5:00 pm

An intimate evening featuring an all star line up of West Maui Chefs, special performances by Maui Music & Food artists, and more. Learn first hand how Hua Momona Farms is making a massive impact on Maui and how your contributions are supporting an expansive effort. This event requires a ticket add-on.

Friday - August 21, 2026
6:00 pm