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A New Partnership for Leadership in Hawaiʻi

Presented by the Berkeley Institute for Human Connection
in partnership with Hawaii Business Magazine

The Berkeley Institute for Human Connection and Hawaii Business Magazine share a common belief: the future of Hawaiʻi depends on leaders who build trust, strengthen relationships, and bring people together across organizations and communities. This inaugural program marks the beginning of a new collaboration to bring executive leadership education to Hawaiʻi, combining globally recognized leadership expertise with the relationships, perspectives, and values that define leadership across our islands.

8:00 am–4:00 pm

October 26–28, 2026

AC Hotels Marriott

Early bird registration available through September 15, 2026.

What You’ll Experience

Over three immersive days, you’ll engage in an executive learning experience centered on real leadership challenges, guided coaching, and practical application. Through interactive sessions and peer collaboration, you’ll develop skills you can apply immediately within your organization.

You’ll Leave With

Greater trust and alignment across teams

Stronger communication and leadership presence

Practical strategies for difficult conversations

Increased accountability and collaboration

New perspectives from an accomplished cohort of leaders

More than new knowledge, you’ll leave with a different way of leading

What’s Included 

✓ Three-day immersive executive leadership experience 

✓ Executive workbook and learning materials 

✓ Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each day 

✓ Certificate of Completion 

✓ Faculty coaching and interactive exercises 

✓ Networking with an exceptional cohort of senior leaders 

✓ Post-program resources 

Early bird registration available through September 15, 2026.

Why This Experience

Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations operate, but the qualities that define exceptional leaders remain deeply human. Trust, communication, collaboration, and leadership presence will continue to set high-performing teams apart.

Hosted in Hawaiʻi, this immersive experience offers leaders the opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands, strengthen these essential skills, and learn alongside a small cohort of peers. Rooted in Hawaiʻi’s values of community, relationships, and stewardship, the program is designed for leaders who believe the future of leadership begins with human connection.

Faculty 

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Dr. Mark Rittenberg 

Distinguished Teaching Fellow and Senior Lecturer 
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business 

Founder, Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute
Co-Founder, Berkeley Institute for Human Connection 

For more than forty years, Dr. Mark Rittenberg has helped leaders around the world develop the communication, presence, and human connection that define exceptional leadership.

This inaugural experience will be led by Dr. Rittenberg alongside members of the Berkeley Institute for Human Connection faculty.

Reserve Your Spot Today

To create a highly interactive and personalized learning experience, participation is intentionally limited to 30 senior leaders. Your registration is confirmed upon completion of the registration form and payment. 

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Early Registration

$4,200

Available through September 15, 2026.

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Standard Registration

$4,900

Beginning September 16, 2026.

Mahalo to our Sponsors

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About the Berkeley Institute for Human Connection 

The Berkeley Institute for Human Connection develops leaders and organizations who build trust, lead with presence, and create high-impact teams through human connection. 

Grounded in the life’s work of Dr. Mark Rittenberg, BIHC integrates leadership, communication, coaching, and experiential learning to help leaders cultivate the uniquely human capabilities that technology can never replace. 

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