Pac Rim Conference: Tuesday, April 15 - Wednesday, April 16, 2025

ʻIke Insider | February 2025

Post published:February 19, 2025

ʻIke Insider

40th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity

By Us and For Us: Legacy and Future of Our Movement

Tuesday, April 15 – Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Hawaiʻi Convention Center (in-person with virtual options)

Let February be a time to nurture your relationships, spread kindness, and embrace the power of connection. Let’s all connect at the Pac Rim Conference to nurture Our Movement. There is still time to register. Please review our site for the latest updates and schedules. We’ll see you there.

– Jared Galeai, Pac Rim Conference Chair

Keynote Presenters

Meet the #PacRim2025 Keynote Presenters:

Corbett O’Toole – Disability Community elder author; Fading Scars: My Queer Disability History >> Read More

Villaney Remengesau – Disability Inclusion Consultant, Palau Ministry of Health & Human Services >> Read More

Jennifer Kumiyama – Film, TV & Stage Actor & Activist, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator, City of Long Beach >> Read More

New!! Registration Rates

$501.00 Attendee Conference (Both Days)
$280.00 One Day (Tuesday or Wednesday)
$449.00 Kamaʻāina, Self-advocates, and/or Students (Both Days)
$198.00 VIRTUAL Attendee

Presenter Updates

#1 Training – First Week of February: Links to the recorded presentation training will be on the website. Questions?

Poster Presentation – Coming soon!!
25-min and 60-min Presentations – Tuesday, February 4th 9:00am HST on Zoom.
Recorded Presentations – Visit website.
Accessibility – Visit website.

#2 Social Media Posting – Due First Week of February: Interested in getting highlighted on the conference social media accounts? If so, send the presenter, all presenter photos, and reply to this email by the deadline. Questions? Contact prcall@hawaii.edu.

#3 Conference App – First Week of February: Once registered you’ll have access to updating and viewing the conference on Whova. Questions? Contact davinkt@hawaii.edu.

#4 Final Review of Agenda February 14th: The agenda will be available on Friday, February 14, 2025 in Whova. Please check your schedule and edit any changes needed to your presentation. Questions? Contact prcall@hawaii.edu.