ABOUT the conference

EMERGE IS A ONE-DAY EVENT FOR OUR NEXT GENERATION OF HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS TO UNITE AND TO BE EMPOWERED 


EMERGE Conference Schedule
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 

7:30 AM Check-in, Breakfast, Discovery Hour

8:30 Welcome and Conference Opener

8:50 Keynote Speaker

9:25Executive Session # 1

10:25  Executive Session#2

11:15  LUNCH

12:00 Networking

12:40 Keynote Panel

1:30  Vision Writing 

2:30  Closing Remarks

3:00PM Event Ends

*Times Subject to Change

EMERGE Organizers


EVENT THEME: BEYOND THE HORIZON
A Vision For Yourself and For Hawai'i

Beyond the Horizon: A Vision For Yourself and For Hawai'i is the theme for this year's conference. The team of Emerge believes in recognizing the student voice and elevating them to a level where they're encouraged to see beyond themselves and what they can see. Leaders alike can attest to the practice of imagining the "What If's..." and discovering that change is possible. Join us for an event that elevates, encourages, and engages youth to practice possibility thinking and apply it to their personal and academic life. 


Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from 20 visionary local leaders who are actively building a community with a strong sense of innovation and direction for Hawaii. Below are just some of the leaders speaking at the conference!

GUEST PERFORMERS

Kimié Miner, Singer-songwriter

The Fresh Preps, Indie Band



Ishikawa Photography is providing a Photo Booth for our guests! Mahalo!


SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STAFF
Interested in bringing students to EMERGE? Please make sure to first have all students sign-up individually here on our website and have students and their parents sign our CTL Waiver. All payments from your class can be collected from the teacher by one of our CTL representatives. For further questions please contact April Nakamura at: [email protected]

STUDENTS
Planning to attend with a school or independently? Make sure to first register on our website here and submit all necessary paperwork including your school permission slip, signed by your parents, and our CTL Waiver. If attending independently, please also bring an official off-campus pass to the conference. Please contact Jen May Pastores for further questions at: [email protected]

STUDENT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Are you local high school student interested in elevating the student experience? Join our team by connecting with our student co-chairs, Madavrolyn Tausa and Trisha Ramelb at: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS
Interested in volunteering at EMERGE? Contact our Volunteers Coordinator, Lahela Manning, at: [email protected] and sign-up to volunteer at this link. 

REGISTRATION
Have further questions about registration? Please contact Jennifer Asato at: [email protected]

SPONSORS
Interested in sponsoring EMERGE? Please contact CTL Executive Director, Katie Chang, at [email protected]. Mahalo for your support!

Q: Who are the organizers behind this event?
A: This is a partnership between McKinley High School and The Center For Tomorrow's Leaders.

Q: Who can attend this event?
A: Any high school student attending school in Hawai'i and school teachers and chaperones. 

Q: Where do I register?
A: Please register by clicking on this link: https://www.centerfortomorrowsleaders.org/conference-registration

Q: When does registration close?
A: Friday, October 28, 2016 5PM


Q: Is there a cost to attend?
A: Yes, it's $25. We accept payment through credit card through Eventbrite (There is a $1.97 fee through them). Or by check through mail or in-person to a CTL representative.

Q: What's included with the $25 (aside from Conference attendance)?
A: EMERGE swag, light breakfast, lunch, and beverages. 

Q: What time does EMERGE start and end?
A: The conference starts at 730 AM and ends at 3 PM.

Q: Do you provide transportation if I plan to take my class of students?
A: No, we ask that schools and individuals arrange their own transportation. 

Q: Were can I download the CTL Waiver Form?
A: The form can be downloaded here: www.centerfortomorrowsleaders.org/ctl-conference-waiver

Q: Where may I download a flyer?
A: Our flyer can be found here: www.centerfortomorrowsleaders.com/emerge-conference-flyer

Q: What is the dress code for this conference?
A: Business Casual (Appropriate attire includes aloha wear, dress slacks, dress shoes, no sneakers).  

Mahalo to our interns, Tina Li and Khristian Vinca, for modeling the way!

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