ASHS 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

7:30am HST

TOUR 1 - Window on the Tropical Specialty Crop Industry in Hawaii

Monday September 23, 2024 7:30am - 4:30pm HST

This tour will showcase large scale commercial and small farm family production, packing or value-added processing of tropical specialty crops including vanilla, coffee, pineapple, cacao, papaya, banana, and passionfruit and Acai in and around the North Shore of Oahu.

This tour is sold out.
Details:
Depart Hilton Hawaiian 7:30 am
Stop #1: Laie Vanilla Company
Stop #2: Kahuku Farms

Lunch at Kahuku Farms

Stop #3 Dole (Cacao Farm)

Stop#4 Dole (Pineapple Packing Plant and Tour Store)

ASHS Professional Interest Group/Committee Sponsor*
Tropical Horticulture

Monday September 23, 2024 7:30am - 4:30pm HST
TBA

Ticketed Events Meals and Tours

9:00am HST

TOUR 2 - Undergraduate and Graduate Lyons Arboretum Tour/Hike

Monday September 23, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm HST

TBA

This tour is sold out.

Monday, September 23, 2024: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to the Lyon Arboretum Student Tour! Immerse yourself in a guided exploration of our cutting-edge facilities, showcasing diverse plant life from Hawaii and beyond. Join us on a captivating hike to a stunning waterfall, where nature and education converge for an unforgettable experience. Gain exclusive insights into the behind-the-scenes world of Lyon Arboretum - a backstage pass to the secrets of our ecological wonders. Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Lyon Arboretum - an adventure awaits!

Details:
Depart Hotel: 8:45 am
Stop #1: Lyon Arboretum
Arrive back at Hotel: 1:00 pm
ASHS Professional Interest Group/Committee Sponsor*
Graduate Student Interest Group

Monday September 23, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm HST
TBA

Ticketed Events, Student Activities | Meals and Tours, Student Activities

12:00pm HST

ASHS Leadership Joint Class Lunch

Monday September 23, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm HST

Kahili 2

Speakers

Julie Campbell

Louise Ferguson

Monday September 23, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm HST
Kahili 2

Meals and Tours

SUBJECT Professional Development/Career, Social Event

6:00pm HST

Student and Early Career Attendee Reception

Monday September 23, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm HST

Nautilus 1

All students and early career professionals are invited to a reception/mixer. This is a chance to meet and learn from each other. The GRAD group has organized a fun ice breaker activity, Human Bingo!

Monday September 23, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm HST
Nautilus 1

Ticketed Events, Student Activities | Meals and Tours, Student Activities

SUBJECT Professional Development/Career, Social Event

7:00am HST

Awardee Breakfast

Tuesday September 24, 2024 7:00am - 7:45am HST

Hibiscus 1

This event is by invitation only for the ASHS award winners.

Tuesday September 24, 2024 7:00am - 7:45am HST
Hibiscus 1

Ticketed Events Meals and Tours

12:00pm HST

Administrators Luncheon

Tuesday September 24, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm HST

Hibiscus 1

Advance ticket purchase is required.
ASHS Administrators Luncheon Agenda

Institution representative introductions
Faculty retirement and hires
Current or upcoming faculty/administration searches
Undergraduate and graduate enrollment trends
New/special efforts or programs at your institution
Election of New Officer - Secretary

Tuesday September 24, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Hibiscus 1

Ticketed Events Meals and Tours

SUBJECT Administrators, Ticketed event

6:00pm HST

Welcome Reception

Tuesday September 24, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm HST

Welcome to Honolulu!

Admission to the conference Welcome Reception is included in the conference registration fee for the registrant only. If you are interested in bringing a guest (even a child) to this reception, you will need to purchase an appropriate Welcome Reception Guest Ticket (Adult or Child) in order for that individual to be allowed access to the reception.

Tuesday September 24, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm HST

Ticketed Events Meals and Tours

SUBJECT Social Event

7:30am HST

Industry Division Breakfast

Thursday September 26, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am HST

Hibiscus 1

Advance ticket purchase is required.
Featured Speaker - Becky Ryan, Maui Product Development Center Lead, Bayer U.S. Crop Science

Moderator

Javier Castillon

ASHS Industry Division VP

Speakers

Becky Ryan

Maui Product Development Center Lead, Bayer U.S. - Crop Science

Thursday September 26, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am HST
Hibiscus 1

Ticketed Events, Industry Related | Meals and Tours, Industry Related

SUBJECT Hort Industry

12:00pm HST

Pi Alpha Xi Luncheon

Thursday September 26, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm HST

Hibiscus 1

Thursday September 26, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Hibiscus 1

Meals and Tours

7:30am HST

TOUR 3 - Waikiki Historic Trees

Saturday September 28, 2024 7:30am - 12:00pm HST

TBA

Saturday, September 28, 2024: 7:30 AM - Noon
Steve Nimz, renowned Hawaii arborist, with give a presentation based on his extensive experience in tree assessment and transplanting technologies. The actual tour will then continue by connecting science and technology with an actual walk though Waikiki, featuring some of the historic trees that the arborist will cover in his presentation. This includes: Waikiki International Marketplace, Moana Hotel, Waikiki Banyan by Duke Kahanamoku's statue and hula stage, and Kapiolani park.

Member Price: $55

Non-Member Price: $65
Advance registration is required. https://ashs.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=23258349
Details:
Depart Hotel: 8:30 am
Stop #1: Waikiki International Marketplace
Stop #2 : Kapiolani park
Arrive back at Hotel: Noon

Saturday September 28, 2024 7:30am - 12:00pm HST
TBA

Ticketed Events Meals and Tours

7:45am HST

TOUR 5 - Tour of Botanical Gardens on Oahu

Saturday September 28, 2024 7:45am - 5:00pm HST

TBA

This tour is sold out.

This tour featuring three botanical gardens on Oahu, will offer a glimpse of tropical plant collections and conservation efforts over the years.

Details:
Depart Hotel: 7:45 am
Stop #1: Waimea Valley Botanical Garden
Stop #2 : Foster Botanical Garden/Lunch
Stop #3: Lyon Arboretum
Arrive back at Hotel: 5:00 pm

ASHS Professional Interest Group/Committee Sponsor*
Ornamental Plant Breeding

Saturday September 28, 2024 7:45am - 5:00pm HST
TBA

Ticketed Events Meals and Tours