Coming Back Live!

We’re planning the 19th) HBMF as a two-day hybrid event, to be held in September or October on the campus of UH Manoa (date depends on the UH home football schedule, for parking).

HBMF 2024  will be fully in-person including

  • A Mainstage for Music and Hula

  • Major programs presenting authors, speakers and panels on Hawaiian Culture, Sustainability, Wellness, Innovation, and a program for young localvores

  • A two-day program on the Impact of AI on the Humanities

  • The Publishers Village for publishers, booksellers, and exhibitors

  • A stage for Storytellers, drama and dance

  • A Keiki Stage

  • VIP speakers

And more!

Most events will be outdoors; hybrid events will be indoors, streamed to social media and YouTube.