April 9: Pasifika Energy Summit & Stars of Oceania Luncheon

Reaffirming Traditional Wisdom with Modern Knowledge for a Sustainable Future

Date: April 9, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Sheraton Waikiki
Fee: $120 (includes lunch)

Sponsored by the UH Pacific Business Center

The Stars of Oceania Luncheon is coupled with the Pasifika Energy Summit as a single event to provide a forum connecting traditional wisdom with modern knowledge. It is the strength of both traditional wisdom and modern knowledge that may help mankind preserve the only source of wealth that makes a difference: Mother Earth. The Stars of Oceania Luncheon will recognize and honor traditional leaders from the Pacific who are also elected public officials or community leaders.

The Pasifika Energy Summit will feature prominent speakers and moderated panels of traditional leaders from the Pacific, to share their thoughts on the current status in the Pacific regarding global warming, traditional economics, excessive consumption, environmental degradation, near collapse of the earth eco-systems, alternative, renewable and sustainable energy, applications of modern technology, and the importance of traditional wisdom and guidance. Participants will have the chance to connect with alternative energy companies to discuss solutions that are focused on the reduction of dependency on non-renewable energy for island economies.

Speakers include:
His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa
Dr. Stephen Schneider, Nobel Prize winner, Stanford professor
Dr. David Korten, International best-selling author, Lecturer, Engaged Citizen

All proceeds from the Stars of Oceania Luncheon and the Pasifika Energy Summit will support Pacific Island students attending the University of Hawaii and graduate research development in the Pacific with an academic or developmental focus on Pacific island studies, the physical sciences, marine sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, energy sciences, information technology, business and engineering.

For more information go to the Pacific Business Center website:
http://www.pbcphawaii.com