Start the week off with a bang and join us for this year's Sip N’ Social at Maui Brewing Company. Located a short walk away from the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Maui Brewing Company is known for its laid-back atmosphere and open-air interior. It’s the perfect setting to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces while you soak up the sun.
Celebrate the achievements of our peers and honor this year's award recipients during the Awards Ceremony Luncheon. Awards presented include the Hartford-Nicholsen Award; Herbert B. Chermside Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Contribution to Research Administration; Excellence Award; Best Concurrent Session & Webinar Award, Rod Rose Award; Most Valuable Editor Award. We will also celebrate the newly accepted Distinguished Faculty members and Future of the Field honorees!
Groups depart from hotel lobby at 6:45 pm.
Join fellow SRAI attendees for an evening of networking and great food while experiencing the best of Waikiki. We'll coordinate reservations at a variety of local restaurants, making it easy to connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own meal and beverages. Come enjoy great conversation, build new connections, and experience the flavors and hospitality of Hawaii. Sign up coming soon!
Start your morning with fresh coffee, meaningful conversations, and innovative solutions at Rise N' Shine with Exhibitors. Connect with our exhibitors and sponsors as they share new ideas, products, and best practices to help support your research administration journey. It's the perfect way to kick off your day before the educational sessions begin!
Celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 SRAI Annual Meeting with an unforgettable evening at the SRAI Aloha Celebration: Closing Luau on the Great Lawn at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. As the sun sets over the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, enjoy an authentic Hawaiian experience featuring live island music, traditional hula performances, interactive hula lessons, exhilarating fire knife dancers, and breathtaking oceanfront views. Gather with fellow SRAI attendees to relax, connect, and celebrate an incredible week in Honolulu while embracing the spirit of aloha. It's the perfect way to close out our time together in paradise.
Sip N' Social Newcomers Meet N' Greet Morning and Afternoon Breaks Awards Ceremony Luncheon Speed Networking Dine Around Waikiki Rise N' Shine with Exhibitors Membership Business Meeting Luncheon Symposium Poster Presentation SRAI Aloha Celebration: Closing Luau