Meeting/Event Information
Leading the Future: How AI is Reshaping HR Strategy

October 16, 2025
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Hawaii Convention Center
1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
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The workplace is evolving fast. Are you ready to lead through the change?
Join us Thursday, October 16 for an exclusive leadership session designed to help HR executives navigate the future of work with confidence and clarity.
Held the day before the SHRM Hawaii State Conference & Expo (SHCX25), this special kickoff workshop is tailored for senior HR leaders ready to take a proactive approach to change.
Discover how AI is transforming the HR landscape - from addressing talent shortages to reimagining career frameworks and building agile, skills-based organizations. You’ll walk away ready to:
- Evaluate the strategic impact of AI on talent management and workforce planning
- Identify where AI can boost productivity and enhance recruitment
- Rethink career pathways for long-term organizational agility
- Build a future-ready skills development strategy
This is your opportunity to gain the insights and tools needed to lead with purpose and adaptability in today’s evolving workplace.
Mahalo to our Supporting Sponsor!
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Meet Your Speakers!
Leila Kagawa, Chief Transformation Officer at HEMIC, leads business transformation initiatives across Hawai‘i’s workers’ compensation insurance space.
Andrew Neidinger, Senior Director at WTW, partners with HR executives to build modern job architecture, performance systems, and workforce strategies.
Stephen Hong, SPHR, Director of Human Resources at Travel + Leisure Co., is a passionate advocate for AI’s role in reshaping HR.
Willard Jackson, PHR, Director of HR Operations at Kamehameha Schools, leverages automation and AI to modernize HR systems and practices.
This Session Facilitated By!
Kelii Opulauoho, Manager, Organizational Development & Learning at Hawaiian Electric, leads efforts in leadership development, organizational culture, inclusion & belonging, and employee experience.
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Why attend?
Access exclusive time with experts and other HR leaders in a more intimate setting - ideal for deeper discussion and tailored insights.
Maximize your SHCX25 ROI by starting with a focused, strategy-driven workshop - then, the next day, amplify it with a full conference experience of networking, breakout sessions, and vendor solutions designed to make HR better.
Seats are limited for this workshop - secure your spot today!
For updated information, visit shrmhawaiiconference.com.
Tickets
$99.00 Member Registration
$109.00 after 08:00 am October 1
$119.00 Guest Registration
$129.00 after 08:00 am October 1
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SHRM Hawaii offers practical, high-quality programs designed to support HR professionals and Hawai‘i’s workplaces. Our events are thoughtfully planned by SHRM Hawaii committees and dedicated volunteers to deliver timely, relevant learning.
Event Policies
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Substitutions at the same registration level are welcome up to the day before the event.
Webinar Access, Recordings & Credits
Login details for virtual events are emailed prior to the program - please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive them. Webinar recordings are not guaranteed; when available and approved by the speaker, recordings and materials will be shared after the event. Most events offer SHRM and HRCI credits, with PDC details provided in the post-event survey. We encourage you to download or record your credit details right away to ensure accurate tracking for your recertification.
