# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Blue Economy — Feeding Hawaiʻi First - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-10:00) - **Event Description**: How do we responsibly grow aquaculture, so it feeds local people, protects our ocean, and benefits our communities?About this EventHawaiʻi eats more seafood per person than almost anywhere in the country — yet most of it is imported.At the same time, local fishermen face rising costs, climate pressures, and declining wild fish stocks. As public investment in agriculture faces increasing scrutiny, Hawaiʻi must answer a critical question:How do we responsibly grow aquaculture, so it feeds local people, protects our ocean, and benefits our communities?Join the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation for an evening of conversation, locally inspired cuisine, and meaningful connection. Be part of the conversation with state leaders, educators, cultural practitioners, and industry innovators shaping Hawaiʻi’s seafood future.• Food security & reduced imports• Ocean stewardship• Local innovation• Cultural foundations of aquaculture• Chef-curated, ocean-inspired cuisineKEYNOTE SPEAKERNeil Anthony SimsFounder & CEO, Ocean EraA global leader in regenerative aquaculture and open-ocean farming, Mr. Sims brings real-world solutions for building Hawaiʻi’s Blue Economy.MODERATORAnthony MauRestorative Aquaculture Biologist, DLNR Division of Aquatic ResourcesFounder, Kupu PlaceVice President of Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics AssociationPANELISTSMicah Brodsky, VMDVeterinary Medical Officer III (Aquatic), Animal Disease Control Branch, Animal Industry Division Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and BiosecurityJeff GarveyAgriculture and Aquaculture Teacher, Waipahu High SchoolBrenda LimaHui Mālama Loko Iʻa Coordinator, Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamoFederico RotmanVice President, Blue Ocean MaricultureCULINARY TALENTOur guest chefs will highlight locally sourced, ocean-grown, or ocean-connected ingredients from Hawaiʻi.Ronnie Nasuti, Executive Chef, Tiki’s Grill & BarBrooke Tadena – Executive Chef, Prince WaikīkīEARLY BIRD TICKET SALES END March 31!Early Bird: $95 | General Admission: $125Teacher DiscountSpecial discounted tickets for HIDOE teachers.Contact info@hawaiiagfoundation.org or call (808) 927-9749 for your promo code.Tickets include:A two-hour grazing experience featuring locally sourced dishes prepared by Hawai‘i’s top chefsTwo drinks (beer, wine, or soft drinks)Let us know of any dietary needs at ticket checkout or by contacting info@hawaiiagfoundation.org — we’ll do our best to accommodate.Event Details:Doors open: 5:30 PMProgram begins: 6:00 PMParking at Prince Waikīkī: $10 self-parking (with validation) or $15 valetEAT THINK DRINK – A Signature ExperienceHosted by the Hawai'i Agricultural Foundation, EAT THINK DRINK is a dynamic event series that brings together leaders in agriculture, food, and culture to explore bold ideas, drive innovation, and spark community action. It’s where food, farming, and the future intersect—challenging us all to think differently about what we grow, what we eat, and how we sustain Hawai‘i. View recordings of past EAT THINK DRINK presentations, here.Presented by Central Pacific Bank with support from Alexander & Baldwin, Armstrong Produce/FreshPoint Hawaii, Bayer, Centinel/Island Palm Communities, Hawaii Longline Association, Matson, Prince Waikīkī, State of Hawai'i, Ulupono Initiative, United Airlines, and United Fishing Agency Ltd.TICKET PURCHASER CONDITIONSProceeds from EAT THINK DRINK benefit Hawai'i Agricultural Foundation’s education and community outreach programs.As a reminder:MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted to the Event, unless noted otherwise. Please bring valid government-issued photo I.D.ALL SALES FINAL/NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO REPLACEMENTS. Events, presenters, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice.RIGHT TO USE YOUR NAME, VOICE, IMAGE AND LIKENESS By attending the Event, Holder grants the Event and its affiliates and licensees the right to publish, print, display, record and use the Holder’s name, voice, image and likeness while at the Event in any and all media.For complete details on Ticket Purchaser Conditions associated with attending and otherwise participating in EAT THINK DRINK, click here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/the-blue-economy-—-feeding-hawaiʻi-first/100001983182662730 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-blue-economy-feeding-hawaii-first-tickets-1983182662730 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95, max: 125, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Honolulu - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Prince Waikiki - **lat**: 21.2863676 - **long**: -157.8401373 - **full address**: Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Hawaii Agricultural Foundation (https://allevents.in/org/hawaii-agricultural-foundation/23485188) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/660345e371d59a49f9e11eca2a1ff1ee6b81efbf277ec85acb35661892a26b57-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1b4e5b-gmir.jpg?v=1771722061 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/307f37b8245eb48d44df27fa9975946fc7a9eb48907cc23cccdcd917199ee513-rimg-w400-h400-dc1b505d-gmir.jpg?v=1771722060 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-10:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 95 up to 125 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Hawaii Agricultural Foundation - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** food-drinks, Nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Blue Economy — Feeding Hawaiʻi First ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Blue Economy — Feeding Hawaiʻi First", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/660345e371d59a49f9e11eca2a1ff1ee6b81efbf277ec85acb35661892a26b57-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1b4e5b-gmir.jpg?v=1771722061", "startDate": "2026-04-14T18:00:00-10:00", "endDate": "2026-04-14T21:00:00-10:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/the-blue-economy-—-feeding-hawaiʻi-first/100001983182662730", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Prince Waikiki", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "100 Holomoana Street", "postalCode": "96815", "addressLocality": "Honolulu", "addressRegion": "HI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "21.2863676", "longitude": "-157.8401373" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "How do we responsibly grow aquaculture, so it feeds local people, protects our ocean, and benefits our communities?", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-22", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-14T21:00:00-10:00", "validFrom": "2026-02-22", "lowPrice": "95.00", "highPrice": "125.00", "price": "95.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/the-blue-economy-—-feeding-hawaiʻi-first/100001983182662730" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-22", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/the-blue-economy-—-feeding-hawaiʻi-first/100001983182662730", "price": "95.00", "name": "EARLY BIRD SPECIAL" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-22", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/the-blue-economy-—-feeding-hawaiʻi-first/100001983182662730", "price": "125.00", "name": "GENERAL ADMISSION" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Hawaii Agricultural Foundation", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/hawaii-agricultural-foundation/23485188", "description": "The Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation (HAF) is a non-profit organization created to promote agriculture and farming. 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