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Festival of Ideas

Day Two Theme: Innovation in Education
No cost to attend, but registration is required to receive session links.
 
Featured Conversation: Innovation in Education
9 a.m. HST / 12 p.m. PST / 3 p.m. EST
1 hour
 
Jean Case, CEO, Case Impact Network and Case Foundation
Emily McCarren, Academy Principal, Punahou School
Paris Priore-Kim ’76, Junior School Principal, Punahou School
 
What’s the “secret sauce” of the brave innovators who have created transformational, breakthrough advances in society? How might we apply these principles as we rethink our approach to education? Find out from Jean Case, in conversation with Academy Principal Emily McCarren and Junior School Principal Paris Priore-Kim ’76. Audience Q&A to follow. Welcome and introductions by Punahou President Mike Latham ’86.
 
 
Pitch to the Pros: a Shark-tank Style Contest for Student Ventures
10:30 a.m. HST / 1:30 p.m. PST / 4:30 p.m. EST
1 hour
 
Judges:
Jean Case, CEO, Case Impact Network and Case Foundation
Steve Case ’76, Chairman and CEO, Revolution
Amara Humphry ’05, Head of R&D, Abl
Meli James ’96 Co-founder, Mana Up
Dustin Shindo, CEO, Junify Corporation
 
Student finalists pitch their venture ideas to an expert panel of judges for funding in an exciting “Shark Tank” style pitch fest. Cheer on students Noah Takashima ’23, Ashley Tom ’23, Ella Williams ’23, Angela Yu ’23, Yuri Kato ’23, Sascha Pakravan ’22, Kawai Kelekolio ’21, Aidan Bowie ’21, JD Mercado ’21, Will Gotanda ’21, Diego Eann ’21, Beren Wong ’22, Matai Loveman ’22 and Evan Porter ’24. All virtual attendees will be invited to cast a vote for the “Audience Award!”

 
Innovation Showcase
12 p.m. HST / 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST
50 minutes
 
Stop by this virtual live showcase to hear about some of the exciting ideas coming out of the Punahou campus. These daily sessions will feature the amazing projects and ventures of students and teachers from all disciplines and ages. Creators will be presenting their work, aligned with the day’s theme, everyday from noon – 12:50 p.m. We invite you to come learn, discuss, brainstorm, and experience the wonderful array of projects.
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