Oʻahu, Ka ʻŌnohi O Nā Kai
OUR 2026 CONFERENCE
Aloha. Welina Mai Kākou.
ABOUT OUR GATHERING
Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (KAHĀ) is a gathering rooted in ʻike, relationship, and shared responsibility, convening this year in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This three-day conference brings together educators, cultural practitioners, and community leaders, including loea and kumu traveling from Hawaiʻi, to engage in learning that honors ʻike Hawaiʻi and its continued relevance in diverse communities. Through dialogue, workshops, and collective exchange, participants are invited into spaces of connection, reflection, and growth grounded in aloha.
More than a conference, Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha is an intentional convening that centers ʻike, kuleana, and the power of coming together, across place and practice, to learn, listen, and lead with care.
Details are forthcoming on this year’s presenters and workshops that will be offered at KAHĀ 2026 in the following areas:
Ola Pono (Health & Wellness)
Hana No’eau (Handmade Crafts)
‘Ike Hawai’i (Hawaiian Knowledge)
Hula (Traditional & Modern Dance)
Aloha kākou,
It is with great joy and heartfelt aloha that we welcome you to Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha. We are honored to invite you to gather with us in the spirit of connection, learning, and ʻike Hawaiʻi.
This year’s theme, “Oʻahu Ka ʻŌnohi O Nā Kai” (The Gem of the Sea), honors Oʻahu as a place of convergence, resilience, and beauty. Surrounded by the vast kai, Oʻahu has long been a meeting place where ʻike is shared, relationships are strengthened, and aloha is practiced. Like a gem shaped by the ocean, our island reflects brilliance formed through generations of stewardship, story, and ʻike kūpuna.
We are grateful for your presence and look forward to welcoming you as part of this meaningful ʻike-sharing journey. May this time together inspire connection, understanding, and a renewed commitment to aloha ʻāina and one another.
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Kumu Kanani Cadaoas | Luna Hoʻokele (2026 KAHĀ Conference President)
E Hui Mai Kākou! Secure Your KĀHA 2026 Stay at Palace Station
We are pleased to announce a special group rate at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino, the official host venue for KĀHA 2026.
Through the Lens of Aloha: Joe Dypiangco and the Art of Preserving KAHĀ’s Moments
At the heart of Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (KAHĀ) is a commitment to ʻike, pilina, and the preservation of culture across generations and geography. While kumu, practitioners, and participants bring ʻike Hawaiʻi to life through practice and presence, there is another essential role quietly shaping how these moments endure: the storyteller behind the lens. For KAHĀ, that storyteller is Joe Dypiangco, the organization’s official photographer.
KAHĀ Featured on CBS Las Vegas
Recently featured on CBS Las Vegas, KAHĀ continues to grow as one of the most meaningful cultural gatherings in the region, bringing together families, practitioners, and communities for three days of learning, celebration, and shared purpose.
Entertainment Lineup Announced for ‘Aha’aina 2026
We are excited to announce this year’s entertainment lineup for our ‘Aha’aina 2026 dinner.
‘Aha’aina 2026 Tickets Now on Sale
Celebrate community, culture, and aloha at this year’s ʻAhaʻaina 2026, taking place following the conclusion of KAHĀ 2026. Join us for an evening of buffet dinner, live entertainment, and a special guest host in the Grand Ballroom at Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Attend Our 2026 Conference
Dates: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026
Location:
Palace Station Hotel & Casino
2411 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, 89102
Registration is now Open!
KAHĀ 2026 Sponsorship Packages
Sponsoring the KAHĀ 2026 conferences offers a meaningful opportunity to align your organization with a gathering grounded in ʻike Hawaiʻi, cultural integrity, and community uplift.
Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Our 2026 Conference
We are inviting Hawaiian cultural vendors to share and sell their goods and merchandise this year at Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for KAHĀ 2026.
Support Our Mission
If you’d like to support our mission, here are a few ways you can help…
Our 2026 Artist in Residence
Brianna Kalamahoʻomanea is an illustrator and graphic designer whose work is inspired by faith, culture, and a deep love for storytelling through art. Join us at the KAHĀ 2026 Mākeke in Las Vegas to experience her beautiful creations celebrating hana noʻeau, community, and the spirit of aloha.
