In 2015, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to mandate 100 percent renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2045. This bold mandate was unprecedented for a U.S. state, positioning Hawaii at the forefront of the clean energy transition.

It’s taken time for the market to position itself to take advantage of this enormous opportunity, but now it’s taking off — with deals closing and investments being made at a faster pace than ever before.

This is no longer just a clean electricity conversation. In 2017, several Hawaii mayors committed to 100 percent renewable fuel sources for public and private ground transportation by 2045 (and fleets by 2035).  

Achieving these ambitious clean electricity and transportation commitments requires systems-level thinking across policy, technology and infrastructure. Stakeholders are still in need of solutions that will urgently address their clean energy mandates and commitments — equitably and inclusively.

VERGE Hawaii is the platform for the systems-level thinking necessary to build the clean economy. Further, it's a platform to spread lessons and ideas beyond Hawaii — increasing the resilience of other island nations and communities around the world.

VERGE Hawaii enables participants to create new partnerships and explore emerging technologies and trends that will increase economic and community resilience — in Hawaii and worldwide.

Who should attend:

• Government and military officials

• Utility executives

• Corporate energy buyers and facility executives

• Real estate portfolio managers

• Transportation planners

• Solution providers and technology innovators

• Hospitality and tourism professionals

• Leaders from NGOs, Research and Academia

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?

Registration packages and pricing  will be announced soon.

I can only stay for part of the VERGE Hawaii. Can I transfer my issued registration to someone else for the rest?

No, one registration may not be shared by multiple people.

Is there a group discount?

Yes! When two or more people register from the same organization at the same time, a 20% discount is applied to all registrants. Once you've added all team members and are ready to checkout, the discount will be automatically deducted from your total conference fee.

Are there opportunities to volunteer at the event?

Yes. We offer a limited number of volunteer positions to graduate and undergraduate students. Stay tuned for more information on how to sign-up for a position.

What is the refund policy?

Registrations for VERGE Hawaii are non-refundable. However, if you register but are then unable to attend, we are happy to apply the amount you paid to a future GreenBiz event or product within one year, or you can transfer your registration to a colleague. Please email [email protected] if you need to cancel or transfer your registration.

Contact Us

Partners

Contact Liza Boulet, Community Manager, at [email protected] or (510) 740-2362 to learn more about in-kind partnership opportunities.