PBX Hawaii

10/08/2026

Earn & Learn at PBX Hawai‘i 2026!

Get access to 12 expert-led seminars across 4 focused tracks, with opportunities to earn AIA LU or HSW credits along the way. Hear from industry leaders in the areas of design and practice, climate action, contracting, and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge and make valuable connections! Click https://pbxhawaii.com/seminars/ to view the full seminar schedule and register.

09/29/2026

Take advantage of discounted hotel rates for PBX Hawaiʻi 2026!

PBX Hawaiʻi has partnered with Ala Moana by Mantra and Renaissance Hotel to offer attendees special corporate room rates and other benefits, all just a few blocks from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

Book your stay and enjoy the convenience of being close to all the PBX Hawaiʻi action!

Make your reservation at the Renaissance Hotel by October 7 to receive the discounted rate.

📅 October 21, 2026
📍 Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Visit pbxhawaii.com/accommodations for hotel details and booking information.

09/23/2026

🐦 Early Bird Registration ends October 2!
Save $10 on your PBX Hawai‘i admission when you register early. Join Hawai‘i’s architecture, engineering, construction, and design community for a full day of exhibits, education, and industry connections.

🎟️ Early Bird General Admission: $25
📅 October 21, 2026
📍 Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Elevate your PBX experience with Premium Admission—featuring keynote luncheon with AI expert and TEDx speaker Zach Giglio.

Register today at pbxhawaii.com.

About PBX Hawai’i PBX Hawaiʻi is co-produced by CSI Honolulu Chapter, AIA Honolulu, and GeneralContractors Association of Hawaii, bringing together the strengths of these three leadingorganizations to present the state’s premier trade show for the design and constructionindustry. More than 210 ...

09/22/2026

If you’ve been looking for a sign… this is it 👀

Early Bird registration ends October 2! Lock in the $25 rate and join us at PBX Hawai‘i 2026.

Want more from your PBX experience? Opt for the Premium Admission which includes the catered Keynote Luncheon, “Beyond the Buzz: Making AI Work for the Design & Construction Industry”, presented by Zachary Giglio

Register today at the link in bio.

09/21/2026

📚Gain insight into the latest products and trends at PBX Hawai‘i 2026!

Hear from industry experts about emerging technologies, evolving trends, and products making an impact across the industry.

12 expert-led sessions across 4 focused tracks, with AIA LU or HSW credits available.

Track 4: ‘Ehā — New Products & Trends

⭐4A - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM: Designing with Natural Stone and Ceramic Tile
Presenter:
Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, LEED AP, Director, International Masonry Institute

⭐4B - 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Designing with Concrete Masonry
Presenter:
Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, LEED AP, Director, International Masonry Institute

⭐4C - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Gateways to Performance Comparison
Presenter:
H Bey El, Director of Sales for Western U.S., Plastpro Inc

View the full agenda, speaker bios, and more at pbxhawaii.com or by downloading the Whova app.

AIAHonolulu

09/18/2026

📚Discover what’s shaping the industry at PBX Hawai‘i 2026!

Hear from industry experts on the evolving practices, AI innovations, and security requirements shaping [or impacting] how we work.

12 expert-led sessions across 4 focused tracks, with AIA LU or HSW credits available.

Track 3: ‘Ekolu — Contracting

⭐3A - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM: Progressive Design Build in Action

Presenters:
• Mike Meredith, Vice President and Director of Design-Build Program Services, Vanir CM
• Geoffrey Neumayr, Partner, Progressive Design Build Consulting, LLC

⭐3B - 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: AI in Action: Practical Tools & Workflows

Presenter:
Zach Giglio, CEO, GCM GCM

⭐3C - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Readiness: Practical Strategies for Contractors

Panelists:
• Michael Cardenas, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, MC3 Technologies
• Steven Chiang, CEO, HammerTECH LLC
• Kat Mashima, President, Mashima Electric LLC
• Moderator: Neil Jones, Director of Cybersecurity Evangelism, Egnyte Egnyte

View the full agenda, speaker bios, and more at pbxhawaii.com or by downloading the Whova app.

AIAHonolulu

09/08/2026

📚 Expand your industry knowledge at PBX Hawai‘i 2026!

Discover new perspectives on resiliency, sustainability, and community-focused solutions addressing some of Hawaiʻi’s most pressing challenges.

12 expert-led sessions across 4 focused tracks, with AIA LU or HSW credits available.

Track 2: ‘Elua — University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center Resiliency + Climate Action

⭐2A - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM: Beyond the Studio: Academic-Community Partnerships in Mauiʻs Recovery
Panelists:
• Yasushi Ishida, AIA, Assistant professor of Architecture, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Architecture
• Jeanne Unemori Skog, Partner, SR Partners LLC
• Jeremy Stoddart, AIA, Founding Principal, Pili Design + Build

⭐2B - 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Forest-to-Finish: The Rise of Mass Timber
Presenters:
• Ho Kyung Lee, AIA , Assistant Professor, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Architecture University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Architecture
• Jun Wang, Assistant Professor, Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa UHM College of Engineering
• Gabe Shimizu, Preconstruction Manager, Swinerton
• Elijah Davidson, Project Manager, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

⭐2C - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Resilient Futures By Design
Presenters:
• Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Hawaiʻi State Senator
• Dane K. Wicker, Deputy Director, Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

View the full agenda, speaker bios, and more at pbxhawaii.com or by downloading the Whova app.

09/03/2026

📚 Make the most of your day at PBX Hawai‘i 2026!

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from industry professionals as they share their expertise on topics relevant to Hawai‘i’s design and construction community.

Explore 12 expert-led sessions across 4 focused tracks, with each session offering AIA LU or HSW credits.

Track 1: ‘Ekahi — Design and Practice

⭐1A - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM: Haleolaʻiliʻāinapono: Hawai‘i’s First Living Building Challenge Home
Presenter: Aaron Ackerman, Architect, Sustainability Team Leader, Bowers + Kubota

⭐1B - 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Upcoming NAVFAC Hawaii Opportunities and Contracting 101 with US Army Corps of Engineers
Presenters:
• Captain Weurielus D. Johnson, PE, PMP, Commanding Officer, NAVFAC Hawaii
• Tristin Suetsugu, Chief of Contracting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District Honolulu District USACE

⭐1C - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Designing for Resilience (Presented by AIA Honolulu )
Presenters:
• Michael Chang, Head of Sustainability & Resilience, Host Hotels & Resorts
• Rochelle Nagata-Wu, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, WRNS Studio
• Jennifer Poepoe, AIA, Project Architect, WRNS Studio
• Eric Thomas, Senior Manager, Ferguson
• Sam Mitchell, LEED AP Homes, Senior Sustainability Manager, VCA Green

View the full agenda, speaker bios, and more at pbxhawaii.com or by downloading the Whova app.

08/27/2026

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the construction industry—but what actually works today?

Join us for a catered lunch and engaging keynote session featuring national expert on AI and TEDx speaker Zach Giglio!

Discover practical ways design and construction companies can use off-the-shelf AI solutions to improve productivity, decision-making, and create meaningful, measurable value.

🗓️ October 21, 2026
📍 Neal S. Blaisdell Center

🎟️Select Premium Admission when you register and enjoy full event access and the catered Keynote Luncheon. Pre-registration is required.

Click https://pbxhawaii.com/seminars/ to learn more.

05/18/2026

Attention Sponsors & Exhibitors! 🚨

Reserve your booth space now at Early Bird rates before May 31! 🚨

Connect with hundreds of AECO professionals in one dynamic day of networking and industry connections.

📩 Contact Barbie Rosario at [email protected] or visit pbxhawaii.com for more information.

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