Hawaii Island Women’s Leadership Summit announces keynote and registration

WAIMEA — Registration is now open for the second annual Hawaii Island Women’s Leadership Summit, a conference that aims to empower and advance women on the Big Island.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Teri Bump, who will address the Summit theme: “Tools for Excellence — Self, Relationships, Career and Community.”

The summit will be held Aug. 26 at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Expected to attract nearly 400 attendees, and in addition to Bump’s keynote address, the conference will include 16 breakout presentations by an array of Big Island entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and rising stars. A vendor expo and a networking pau hana will be other highlights.

Bump is a partner, mother, colleague, friend and athlete with a bias for action. She has served universities nationally for 17 years, including Boston University and Oberlin College before joining American Campus Communities as vice president for University Relations and Student Development 15 years ago. With more than three decades of coaching, speaking, and most importantly, real-life work experience, Bump’s view is action-oriented, optimistic and empowering.

“I met Teri Bump at the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Alice Manicur Symposium. She had a dynamic and engaging presentation that was invigorating, filled with laughter and brought 80 women together, joining hands, as one force, ” said Sulma Gandhi of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

An early bird rate of $99 per person is available through July 31 to attend the Hawaii Island Women’s Leadership Summit. Starting Aug. 1, the cost will increase to $109 per person.

A limited number of scholarships are available for women. Event specifics including breakout descriptions, scholarship application, vendor details, a special room rate and link to registration can be found at https://go.Hawaii.edu/8X.

Info: Farrah-Marie Gomes, chairperson, at hawaiiIslandWLF@gmail.com.