HTA 2026 Annual General Membership Meeting, Conference & Tradeshow

Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort & Spa

September 15, 2026 – September 17, 2026

Click the link below to register today!

GENERAL SCHEDULE

Golf, Dinner– Sep 15
Business Sessions – Sep 16-17
HTA Board Elections – Sep 16
Supervisor/Operations Manager Track – Sep 16
Exhibitors’ Night – Sep 17

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Beyond the educational sessions, the conference provides an outstanding opportunity to network with transportation professionals from across the state, exchange ideas, discuss current challenges, and learn about what’s ahead for our industry.

SUPERVISORS & OPERATIONS MANAGER TRACK

Supervisor Track – Designed for frontline supervisors and team leaders, focusing on leadership, communication, compliance, and workforce management.
Operations Manager Track -Tailored for operations professionals with sessions covering fleet management, operational efficiency, risk management, and emerging industry challenges.

Tentative Schedule and Speaker Line Up

Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Session times and speakers may be adjusted as needed. We encourage you to check the schedule regularly for the most current information.

September 15, 2026 – Annual Fall Golf Tournament at Hawaii Prince Golf Club

- 10:00 am Registration opens and lunch
- 11:30 am Shot gun start
- 5:00 pm Dinner

September 16, 2026 – Day 1 HTA Hawaii Annual General Membership Meeting, Conference & Tradeshow

- 8:00 am Registration opens
- 9:00 am Aloha
- 9:30 am American Trucking Association
  - Speaker: John Lynch, Senior Vice President of Federal Regulations at the American Trucking Association
- 10:30 am Young Brothers update, outlooks and trends
  - Speaker: Steen Christensen, President of Young Brothers
- 12:00 noon Lunch
- 1:00 HTA Hawaii Update, Board Elections, and more
  - This is the General Membership Meeting portion where members are updated on what HTA Hawaii has been doing since the last meeting, welcome the new members, approvals and have a board election.
- 2:00 pm Public Utilities Commission
  - Speaker: Frank Anno, Compliance Specialist and Education/Enforcement Specialist with the Public Utilities Commission and Susan Chang Motor Carrier Safety Officer with the State Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Office.
- 3:00 pm Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  - Jason Okada, Safety Investigator with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- 4:00 pm Employement Law
  - Speaker: Sarah Wang, Attorney at Marrs Jones and Wang.
- 5:00 pm Dinner and Entertainment
  - Entertainment TBA

September 17, 2026 – Day 2 HTA Hawaii Annual General Membership Meeting, Conference and Tradeshow

Management Track

8:00 am – Registration opens
9:00 am – Alternative fuel follow up and liquefied natural gas (LNC) fuel
- Speaker: Richard Rocheleau PhD, Chemical Engineering with the University of Hawaii and Michael Roberts PhD, Department of Economics with the University of Hawaii
10:30 am – Autonomous Vehicles
- Speaker: Sydnee Journal, Senior Manager, Government Relations at Aurora
12:00 pm Noon – Networking Lunch
1:00 pm – Buckle Up for 2027 Legislature
- Speaker: Representative Darius Kila Chairperson of the House of Representative’s Committee on Transportation
2:00 pm – Advancing Transportation Research Into Practice
- Speaker: Dr. Xiaofeng Li Assistant Professor of Transportation Management at the School of Travel Industry Management of the University of Hawaii
3:00 pm – Hawaii Pacific Health & HMSA Merger
- Speaker Hilton Raethel, President & CEO of Hawaii Healthcare Association of Hawaii.
4:00 pm – Office of Emergency Management
5:00 pm – Tradeshow

Operations Track

8:00 am – Registration opens
9:00 am – Insurance
- Speakers: Steven Stout, Lead Senior Consultant, Safety & Risk Management from HEMIC and Keane Muranaka, Vice President at Atlas Insurance Agency
10:00 am – Cyber Security
- Speaker: Attila Seress – President and CEO of Cypac
11:00 am – Social Media
- Speaker: Melissa Chang, Writer, Blogger, Foodie and PR Diva
12:00 pm noon – Networking Lunch
1:00 pm – Employee Relationships and Style
- Speaker Dennis Higashiguchi, President of Higashiguchi & Associates
3:00 pm – Drug and Alcohol
- Speaker Rhonda Burk, CEO and Regional Director of Accupro Screening
5:00 pm – Tradeshow

Connect. Learn. Experience.
Engage with industry leaders, business owners, executives, and operations professionals. Stay informed on the latest industry developments through informative sessions —including a dedicated track for supervisors and operations managers. Enjoy networking opportunities, golf, exhibitor showcases, and more!

Exhibitor Registration

Showcase your business, connect with industry professionals, and make valuable connections at Exhibitors Night! Secure a booth and take advantage of this opportunity to promote your organization, build your network, and get noticed. Register today for the Hawaii Transportation Association’s 2026 Annual Conference!

Click here to register today!

These opportunities are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meet Our Exhibitors

Check out the businesses and organizations joining us for Exhibitors Night. We’re still accepting registrations for exhibitor booths, so there’s still time to showcase your business or organization and connect with attendees.

Register your exhibitor booth today! Or reach out to Kama Kaeo at [email protected] for more information.