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

ʻIke Insider | March 2025

Post published:March 17, 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)

Are you ready to spring forward into March? We are almost here. The Pac Rim Conference is just around the corner. Visit our website to see the full agenda, highlights about our keynote speakers, pre and post events, and all the great presentations. You can also visit the Whova App to start planning your conference experience and link with others who will be here. Don’t miss out. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

– Jared Galeai, Pac Rim Conference Chair

Pre-Conference

Promoting Quality Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities: Building and Implementing Culturally Responsive Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Sunday, April 13 – Monday, April 14, 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm
Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814 [more info]

Disability Studies: International Forum
Monday, April 14, 2025, 9:00am-2:15pm, HST
Virtual Zoom [register]

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 for the City of Long Beach >> Read More

Venue/Lodging

The 40th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability will be held at the illustrious Hawaiʻi Convention Center with conference lodging options at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra! be sure to check out our Pac Rim Venue & Lodging page for updated information on our conference venue.

Registration Rate

$501.00 Attendee Full Conference Registration
$280.00 One Day (Tuesday or Wednesday)
$449.00 Kamaʻāina, Self-advocates, and/or Students Discounted Rate
$198.00 VIRTUAL Attendee Conference Registration

Presenter Updates

#1 Training Videos: The following is now available!!

Poster Session Information [video] [slides]
Recorded Guideline [website]
25-min and 60-min Presentation Training [video] [slides]
Exhibitor Information Video [video]
Accessibility Guideline [video]
Conference Proceedings Training [video]
Volunteer Training; Virtual: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM HST and In-person: Monday, April 14, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 PM HST at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center

#2 Presentation Who, What, Where on Whova: Check your presentation description, time, location, and any additional changes. If you have questions contact prcall@hawaii.edu.