Schedule / Convention Program

The change in venue caused a serious delay. With the help of all Steering and major committee chairs, we now wish to share this final version. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Friday, September 10, 2027

10:00am-2:00pm World Representatives Meeting and Luncheon — Hilton Hawaiian Village
12:00pm-6:00pm Welcome Packets Distribution-Kalia Tower foyer — ALL DELEGATES
12:00pm-6:00pm Activities and Mini Marketplace

Saturday, September 11, 2027

8:00am Doors open to Kalia Tower Ballroom — Please Be Seated
9:00am Welcome and Opening ceremony
10:00am-10:45am Keynote Speaker #1
10:45am-11:15am Break
11:00am-5:30pm Marketplace Opens at Coral Ballroom Foyer
11:15am-12:45pm Coral Ballroom for Lunch and Entertainment by Project Dana Dancers
12:45pm-1:00pm Break
1:00pm-2:00pm Breakout Session 1 (First of two pre-selected workshops) — various sites
2:00pm-2:30pm Break
2:30pm-3:30pm Breakout Session 2 (Second of two pre-selected workshops)
3:30pm-6:00pm Free Time
6:00pm-8:30pm Coral Ballroom for Dinner Banquet and Entertainment by Jake Shimakuburo
District Entertainment (max. 7 minutes) & Gift Exchange (9 gifts per table)
9:00pm Day’s End

Sunday, September 12, 2027

Breakfast on your own

8:00am Doors open to Kalia Tower Ballroom
8:30am-9:15am Keynote Speaker #2
9:15am-9:30am Break
9:30am-10:00am General Membership Meeting
10:00am-11:00an World District Panel Presentations
11:00am-11:30am Entertainment — Ohana Arts
11:30am-12:30pm Closing Service and Ceremony
18th World Buddhist Women’s Convention concludes
“A hui ho” Till we meet again
   
1:00pm-5:30pm Hawaiian Cultural Optional Tour: Westside of Oahu Island (Waianae Coast). Hosted by Kupuna (elder) Glen Kila whose lineage can be traced to the first Hawaiians who came to these islands. Bento lunch included. Approximate cost per person $65.00

Group Visit to the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH) Temples (Pre or Post Convention Tours). Come and visit any of the 31 temples in total across Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Islands. Details will be shared soon.

Email: wbwchawaii@honpahi.org