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UXHICon is an annual event for Hawaiʻi’s design community to share stories and narratives that shape meaningful design.
Join us for an immersive day of knowledge-sharing, inspiration, and pilina. 🌺
UXHI Conference 2026: Moʻolelo and Meaning

In Hawaiʻi, moʻolelo is a treasured practice. It preserves the culture of a special place and people, by shaping, carrying, and contextualizing what is shared. It is highly intentional.
These ideas resonate deeply with design. Design shapes understanding. Every interaction reflects intentional choices, whether it’s interactions created for our various audiences, insights distilled from research, or the communication of value to stakeholders and leaders. As a designer, you guide how people relate to systems, experiences, and even each other.
This year’s conference is a nod to stories and their carriers, both of which help us make sense of the world around us. Join us for another year of knowledge sharing, building pilina within Hawaiʻi’s design community, and learning from one another’s moʻolelo.
UXHICon • Saturday, October 17, 2026
Share, Learn, & Connect
UXHICon is where Hawaiʻi’s design community gathers to exchange the knowledge, craft, and moʻolelo we each carry.
Spend the day in culturally grounded keynotes, panels, and hands-on workshops — led by industry experts and local voices — and leave with new pilina.
The speaker lineup and full agenda will be announced soon.
Pre UXHICon Mixer
For the first time, kick off UXHICon with an evening of stories, drinks, and connection, co-hosted by Stories Out Loud. Experience the art of storytelling through shared moʻolelo, creative perspectives, and meaningful conversation. Come gather, mingle, and get inspired by the stories that connect us.
Stay ahead. Build connections. Refine your craft. Advance your career. UXHICon 2026.
The Venue: Entrepreneurs Sandbox
The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a modern co-working event space in the heart of Kakaʻako, with a collaborative conference space and classroom, and it’s fully ADA accessible.
Metered street parking is available nearby, and paid parking is available at the adjacent lot (entrance on Keawe Street). Please note: parking passes will not be provided this year.
About UXHI

We are a female-founded community organization whose mission is to connect and elevate the field of human-centered design for the people of Hawaiʻi.
Whether you’re curious about UX, looking to make a career switch, or are a working professional in the field, come join our free UXHI community to connect and learn with new UX friends and expand your professional network.
Meet the Organizers
The co-chairs and volunteers bringing UXHICon 2026 to life. Tap a card to learn more.

Karli Young
Co-chair, Programming

Micah Chao
Co-chair, Logistics

Sony Atmadjaja
Co-chair, Marketing

Taryn Fukuji
Events Manager, UXHI

Jennifer Kumura
Co-founder, UXHI

Pua Pakele
Founder, RBL Media

Richie Galacgac
Content & Social Marketer

Aeryn Yamazaki
Brand Designer
E ola nā moʻolelo
The stories live on
Stay in the loop
Catch the latest news on ticket sales, speaker lineup, and behind-the-scenes stories on Instagram @uxhicommunity and LinkedIn @uxhi.
FAQ
Got questions? We’ve got answers — here’s everything you need to know about UXHICon.
UXHI Conference Sponsors
We couldn’t tell this moʻolelo alone. Big mahalo to our incredible partners and sponsors for investing in our diverse community — your support fuels the creativity and innovation that bring together the brightest minds and the most exciting ideas in tech.
Platinum

Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation
A state agency accelerating Hawaiʻi's tech industry through innovation, talent development, and capital — creating jobs and opportunity for Hawai'i residents.

Entrepreneurs Sandbox
Hawaiʻi's front door to creativity, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship — a 13,500-square-foot facility featuring event space, co-working and collaboration space, meeting rooms, and small offices.
Silver

Purple Maiʻa Foundation
A nonprofit that educates and empowers a new generation of culturally grounded technology makers, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers through education, community innovation, and food policy across Hawaiʻi.

Hidden Gears
A Honolulu-based Shopify agency helping brands grow through thoughtful ecommerce strategy, design, development, and AI.

Zippy's
A Hawaiʻi favorite for nearly 60 years, Zippy's has been bringing people together with local comfort food and genuine aloha across the islands.

Servco
Founded in Waialua in 1919, Servco is a family-owned Hawaiʻi company spanning automotive, mobility, and community investment— grounded in relationships and taking care of people.
Bronze

Anthology Finn Partners
A Honolulu-based integrated marketing firm offering advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and research services, delivering data-driven, results-focused strategies for local, regional, and international brands.

Chris Ota
A Hawaiʻi-raised designer based in San Francisco, Chris Ota has been a steady champion of the islands' design and tech ʻohana, where he mentors and invests in the next wave of Hawaiʻi-grown talent.






