Health without Borders - Global Vision Summit 2026
What happens when a health crisis spreads rapidly across borders?
The Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) invites Hawaiʻi high school students to the Global Vision Summit (GVS) 2026, 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, “Health without Borders,” explores how global health crises can impact communities, economies, and societies across borders. From questions of disease prevention and containment to health equity and access to lifesaving resources, this summit will challenge you to think critically about how countries and communities can work together to respond to crises while balancing competing needs and priorities. 🌎🩺🤝
Why Attend?
GVS 2026 offers a thought-provoking opportunity to understand how global health crises can affect communities, economies, and societies across borders. Through the hands-on simulation and interactive discussions, you’ll explore the challenges of disease prevention, emergency response, health equity, and international cooperation. You’ll walk away with leadership, diplomacy, and collaboration skills, as well as a deeper understanding of how countries and communities can work together to respond to complex global health challenges.
What to Expect
Interactive Simulation: Step into the role of a country, organization, or regional stakeholder and navigate a rapidly unfolding global health crisis. Work through challenges involving disease prevention, emergency response, health equity, resource allocation, and international cooperation.
Leadership Development: Collaborate with other students to tackle complex, real-world challenges in global health. Strengthen your leadership, diplomacy, critical thinking, and teamwork skills as you navigate competing priorities and work toward solutions.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with students across Hawaiʻi who care about global health and the Pacific’s future. Build relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals working in health, diplomacy, international affairs, and community resilience.
Lunch Provided: We’ll take care of the food! Enjoy a complimentary lunch while you network, collaborate, 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 2026 is open to all high school students across Hawaiʻi who are curious about global health, international affairs, and the Pacific region. Whether you’re interested in public health, diplomacy, leadership, community resilience, or global challenges, this summit will give you the opportunity to think critically, collaborate across perspectives, and develop the skills to make a difference in your community and beyond.
Neighbor Island flights for PAAC club members
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 our GVS venue.
Contact Max Malmud for details: hs@paachawaii.org
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM HST (Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Location: University of Hawaiʻi Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Hale Ākoakoa building)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 9th, 2026 at midnight
Registration Fees: To maintain accountability, we are asking students to pay $10.00 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 2026, 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 2026: Health without Borders.
mahalo nui loa
PAAC is grateful to Dr. Kathryn Ibata-Arens, Endowed Professor of Environmental Diplomacy and Vincent de Paul Professor at DePaul University, for their thought partnership in developing this GVS.
questions?
For questions reach out to Max Malmud, hs@paachawaii.org or call 808-944-7759.
