PRiMO Conference
About the Conference
The Pacific Risk Management ʻOhana (PRiMO) is a regional platform that recognizes the value of collective action and is committed to enhancing cooperation, coordination, and collaboration to strengthen and sustain resilient island communities. PRiMO brings people and organizations together to channel their efforts more effectively toward our common goals.
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A meeting hosted by the Pacific Risk Management ʻOhana (PRiMO) and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
March 16–18, 2026
University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Theme
Building Coalitions and Local Solutions for Resilience
Disasters like the Hawaiʻi and California wildfires, Typhoon Mawar in the Marianas, and the Central Texas floods demonstrate how extreme weather events increase challenges to our communities. Addressing not only acute disasters but chronic hazards like erosion and invasive species requires collaboration among diverse perspectives through initiatives like PRiMO. By fostering coalitions and knowledge exchanges and creating localized solutions, we can effectively mobilize resources and build resilience to combat these pressing environmental and socioeconomic issues.
PRiMO will convene in March 2026 to share resources, knowledge, and lessons learned in topical areas including pre-disaster recovery planning and preparedness, housing and infrastructure resilience, natural and cultural resources, community resilience, and innovations in resilience. Together, we will develop local solutions utilizing the wisdom of the past and present-day innovations thereby providing greater security for future generations.
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Message from the Chair
Aloha,
We are so excited to announce that registration is open for the 2026 PRiMO conference! This PRiMO conference may differ from past meetings, in terms of scale and location, but we are very confident you will find the technical sessions, training programs, and networking opportunities rich, relevant, and engaging!
These are challenging times, but we believe that now, more than ever, it is crucial for us to gather and learn from each other and continue our work together to strengthen the resilience of our communities. In order to bring as many voices as we can to these conversations, PRiMO registration fees have been significantly reduced!
We look forward to seeing you in Mānoa!
Best,
Michael Bruno, PRiMO Chair
NOW OPEN
| Full conference | Daily rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Through 1/16/26 Early Bird | $200 | $100 |
| Through 3/16/26 Regular | $400 | $200 |
| 3/17/26–3/18/26 On-site | $500 | $250 |
Room Block
PRiMO has partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to offer a special rate at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra for conference participants. The room block cutoff date is February 10, 2026. Room requests after the cutoff date will be confirmed based on space availability and, if available, will be extended at the group rate.
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An Invitation – 2026 PRiMO Sponsorship
Sponsor PRiMO 2026 and get your organization in front of more than 300 attendees from a variety of industries and sectors across Hawaiʻi, the Pacific Islands, and beyond.
The sponsor’s logo will be included in all signage, plus they will receive complimentary registration (depending on sponsorship level) and an exhibitor booth. See the flyer below for additional information.
To learn more about any of these opportunities and benefits, please contact primopartnership@gmail.com.
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PRiMO, in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i, is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to students of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to attend the 2026 conference. This incentive provides a one-of-a-kind career development opportunity to students interested in pursuing a career in the climate change resilience and disaster risk reduction fields. This year, PRiMO is accepting 10 students to receive free registration to the conference. Upon acceptance, student scholarship recipients will receive a three-day registration pass to the conference, which includes access to pre-conference trainings, all conference sessions, plenaries, the poster session, and the award lunch. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 16 at 11:59 p.m. (HST). Selected students will be notified by January 23. Please review the preferred criteria at the application link before applying.
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Did you know the first PRiMO convening was the Federal Hazard Mitigation Partners in the Pacific Islands Roundtable in March 2003? Since then, we’ve been holding meetings and conferences almost every year in Honolulu, Guam, American Samoa, and other locations. Learn more about our history and view past meeting and conference materials on the Our History page.
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