Pacific AI: Navigating Culture & Climate - Global Vision Summit 2025
Are You Ready to Explore How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Our Pacific Future?
The Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) invites Hawaiʻi high school students to the Global Vision Summit (GVS) 2025, an immersive, one-day event that puts you at the center of one of the most important conversations of our time.
This year’s theme, “Pacific AI: Navigating Culture and Climate,” explores how artificial intelligence is transforming economies, societies, and environments across the Pacific region. From questions of digital sovereignty to the spread of misinformation and the potential for climate innovation, this summit will challenge you to think critically about how AI can both empower and endanger our shared future. 🌐🧑💻🤖
Why Attend?
The GVS 2025 offers a thought-provoking opportunity to understand the rapidly growing influence of AI in the Pacific and beyond. Through the hands-on simulation, keynote speakers, and interactive discussions, you’ll gain valuable insights into how artificial intelligence affects global equity, environmental resilience, and cultural identity. You’ll walk away with leadership skills, digital literacy, and a deeper understanding of what responsible AI use looks like in a Pacific context.
What to Expect
Interactive Workshops: Engage in dynamic sessions exploring the intersection of AI, climate, and culture. Learn how emerging technologies impact everything from disaster response and education to misinformation and indigenous data rights.
Expert Keynotes: Hear from leaders in technology, policy, and Pacific affairs who are shaping the conversation around responsible AI development and its implications for island communities.
Leadership Development: Work collaboratively to problem-solve real-world challenges facing the Pacific in an AI-driven age. Strengthen your global awareness, ethical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with students across Hawaiʻi who care about the Pacific’s future. Build relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals working in global issues, sustainability, and technology.
Lunch Provided: We’ll take care of the food! Enjoy a complimentary lunch while you network and engage with other students and professionals.
Check out the recap of last year’s GVS to get a better idea of what the event entails!
Who Should Attend?
GVS 2025 is open to all high school students across Hawaiʻi who are curious about global affairs, technology, and the Pacific region. Whether you’re interested in AI, climate action, ethics, or leadership, this summit will equip you with the tools to think globally and act locally.
Neighbor Island flights for PAAC club members
We’re proud to announce that Southwest Airlines is sponsoring flights for neighbor island students! Each PAAC Club receives two sponsored flights to send club members to GVS.
If your school fundraises to bring more, PAAC can support with ground transportation from the airport to UH Mānoa.
Contact Max Malmud for details: hs@paachawaii.org
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
Location: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Campus Center Ballroom, 2465 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 (3rd Floor of the Campus Center building)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 9th at midnight
Registration Fees: To maintain accountability, we are asking students to pay $5.00 to attend. Payment can be made via PayPal on the registration form or by sending a check to "PAAC" at 1601 East-West Road, 4F, Honolulu, HI 96848 (please note the student's name on the check). Waivers are available upon request through Max Malmud, hs@paachawaii.org.
Don’t Miss Out—Register Today!
Space is limited for GVS 2025, so register early to secure your spot. This is your opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the Pacific’s future, build critical leadership and digital literacy skills, and connect with students from across the islands. Don’t miss your chance to be part of PAAC’s Global Vision Summit 2025: Pacific AI—Navigating Culture and Climate.
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Special thanks to Dr. Mary Hattori, Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program at the East-West Center, and Ms. Leiana Naholowaʻa for their thought partnership in developing this GVS.
questions?
For questions reach out to Max Malmud, hs@paachawaii.org or call 808-944-7759.
