Description

The Inside Track is a live, in-person event series that brings together leaders from key public and private sectors to share critical updates on upcoming construction projects across Hawaii. More than a rundown of bid opportunities, each session offers in-depth insights into priorities, funding outlooks, and long-term planning.

The Inside Track: Education

The Inside Track: Education (2026) brings together leaders from Hawaii's public education system to discuss the planning, development, and delivery of the facilities that support learning across our state. As educational institutions continue investing in new construction, modernization, maintenance, and long-term capital improvements, this event provides valuable insight into the priorities, programs, and opportunities shaping the future of education infrastructure.

Featured speakers from the University of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii Department of Education will share updates on their organizations' current initiatives, capital improvement programs, and future plans. 

By attending, participants will:

• Gain visibility into upcoming education-related construction and procurement opportunities
• Learn about capital improvement priorities and long-term facility planning
• Better understand the evolving needs of Hawai‘i's higher education and K–12 public education systems
• Engage directly with agency and university leadership during a live Q&A session

Whether you're a general contractor, subcontractor, supplier, consultant, or industry partner, this session offers valuable insight into one of Hawaii's most important public investment sectors.

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay competitive.

Presenters:

Brandon Shima
Project Management
University of Hawaii Office of Project Delivery

Jadine Urasaki, P.E., LEED AP
Public Works Administrator
Facilities Development Branch, Office of Facilities and Operations
Hawaii Department of Education

DRESS CODE POLICY

Business, Business Casual, and/or Aloha Attire. The Pacific Club’s dress code policy prohibits slippers, athletic shoes, jeans, shorts, t-shirts, knit pullovers and tank tops from being worn at the club.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Cell phones and electronic devices should be switched to silent or vibrate while on Club property. Members and guests should not take phone calls under the Club roof. Permitted areas include the lawn, lobby phone booth, foyer, exterior walkways, and parking lot.