Summit Sponsorship 2025 - Transforming Hawaiʻi's Food Systems Together

Transforming Hawaiʻi’s Food System Together is a collaborative and multi-sectoral food system change initiative that seeks to convene key stakeholders, conduct applied research, articulate policy and planning recommendations and build statewide capacity to achieve a more economically robust, sustainable, equitable and resilient food system for Hawaiʻi.

Why Sponsor the Hawaiʻi Food System Summit 2025?

Sponsoring the Hawai‘i Food System Summit presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming Hawai‘i’s food landscape. This pivotal event brings together 150 to 200 community leaders, policymakers, and organizations dedicated to enhancing food security and sustainability across the state.

As a sponsor, your organization will gain visibility and alignment with critical discussions on current food system challenges and innovative policy solutions. You’ll be supporting meaningful collaborations among key stakeholders and contributing to the development of a more resilient and equitable food system network in Hawai‘i. By sponsoring, you demonstrate your commitment to creating a sustainable future for the islands while engaging with thought leaders and decision-makers who are shaping the future of Hawai‘i’s food systems.

This is more than just an event—it’s an investment in the health and well-being of Hawai‘i’s communities.

Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Alice liu by November 22

Understand the State of Food System Planning in Hawaiʻi – Gain insight into food system planning efforts at the state, county, city, and community levels—particularly as they relate to food security, resilience, and disaster preparedness.
Learn from Frontline Experiences –
Explore on-the-ground solutions and policies developed in response to recent disasters in Hawai‘i, including successes, challenges, and transferable lessons.
Recognize System Vulnerabilities –
Understand short- and long-term vulnerabilities in Hawai‘i’s food system, and how these challenges may disproportionately impact specific communities.
Identify Key Actors and Resources –
Become familiar with the agencies, organizations, and community actors leading food system resilience work in Hawai‘i, and assess gaps, opportunities, and resources in play.

Engage in Cross-Sector Collaboration –
Participate in structured opportunities to build partnerships across sectors and identify shared actions that advance systemic resilience.
Foster a Sense of Kuleana and Connection –
Cultivate deeper responsibility and relational understanding of food systems resilience rooted in place, people, and culture.
Bridge Community Solutions, Planning and Policy –
Make meaningful connections between grassroots efforts and formal policy frameworks, identifying how local innovation can shape or align with emerging policy.
Track Progress and Share Emerging Opportunities –
Identify actionable next steps and systems for monitoring progress and sharing outcomes across networks beyond the Summit.

Sponsorship Level Packages

Sponsorship Benefits	ULU ($25,000+)	NIU ($15,000-$24,999)	KALO ($10,000-$14,999)	ʻUALA ($5,000-$9,999)	KUKUI ($1,000-$4,999)
Headline all conference materials (in-person & printing)	X
Prominent mention on all conference materials (in-person & printing)	X	X
Logo placement on summit promotional collateral	X	X	X	X
Recognition in website and newsletters	X	X	X	X	X
Exhibit table in the Summit	2	2	1	0	0
Summit Entry Ticket(s)	5	4	3	2	1

Your sponsorship will help create a platform where meaningful connections are made, objectives are clearly defined, and actionable steps are taken towards Food System Resilience and Disaster Preparedness.
This is an opportunity to be part of a transformative effort with lasting impact.

Other Sponsorship Opportunities & In-Kind Donations

Pau Hana – $5,000: Cover pupus, drinks, and venue costs for ~ 30 attendees
Flight Sponsorship – $5,000: Provide round-trip flights for Neighbor Island representatives and youth groups
Accommodation Sponsorship – $5,000: Supports two to three nights of lodging on Oʻahu for approximately 15 attendees
Meal Voucher Sponsorship – $5,000: Provides dinner vouches for approximately 150 attendees

Venue: Space rental or donation of location for the event, including setup and cleaning services
Decorations: Event decor such as table settings, lighting & staging equipment
Speaker: Professional speaker or facilitator
Food: Catering services, locally sourced meals, snacks & breverages
Marketing: Promotional materials, social media promotion & event signage
Flower lei donations