The Aloha Experience - Gather. Connect. Collaborate

Gather, connect, and collaborate with Hawaii entrepreneurs and business professionals while learning the art of memorable guest experiences.

The Aloha Experience: Gather. Connect. Collaborate.

Join hospitality, catering, event, and business professionals for an inspiring evening of networking, relationship-building, and professional development at The Aloha Experience.

This special collaborative event, hosted by NACE Hawaii, MPI Aloha Chapter, and RUSHwahine, is designed to bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and emerging professionals to create meaningful connections that extend beyond the event itself. Whether you're looking to expand your network, discover new business opportunities, build strategic partnerships, or simply reconnect with industry colleagues, this is an event you won't want to miss.

The evening will feature guest speaker Kainoa Daines, who will share insights on "Creating Memorable Guest Experiences Through Traditional Hawaiian Hospitality." Drawing from the principles of aloha and hoʻokipa, attendees will learn how authentic relationships and genuine hospitality can transform ordinary interactions into lasting impressions—both in business and in life.

More than just a seminar, The Aloha Experience is a platform for collaboration and community. Engage in purposeful networking with professionals from the events, hospitality, tourism, catering, nonprofit, and corporate sectors while exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and discovering opportunities for future partnerships.

Why Attend?

• Expand your professional network with industry leaders and decision-makers.
• Build meaningful relationships through intentional networking.
• Gain valuable insights on creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Connect with professionals from multiple organizations and industries.
• Discover new opportunities for collaboration, referrals, and business growth.
• Experience the spirit of aloha in a welcoming and engaging environment.

Come ready to gather, connect, and collaborate as we celebrate the power of relationships and the enduring impact of Hawaiian hospitality. The connections you make may become your next client, collaborator, mentor, or lifelong industry friend.

Networking starts at hello. Relationships grow through aloha.