OCTOBER 1-2, 2026

ʻAiaola

Food is Medicine

Summit

Join leaders from healthcare, agriculture, Medicaid, and community organizations to align around Hawaiʻi’s implementation of nutrition supports under the 1115 Waiver.

Registration opens Spring 2026

As Hawaiʻi continues to build the FIM movement and prepare for full implementation of Medicaid nutrition supports, this summit marks a critical inflection point.

The 2026 Hawaiʻi Food Is Medicine Summit will convene:

  • Medicaid and Managed Care leaders

  • Federally Qualified Health Centers

  • Local farmers and food hubs

  • Community-based organizations

  • Researchers and policy experts

  • Philanthropy and private sector partners

Together, we will align on:

  • FIM design and delivery

  • Community Care Hub infrastructure

  • Local procurement standards

  • Data and reimbursement systems

  • Health and economic impact measurement

  • ʻĀina accountability and cultural grounding

Hosted by Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance

Location: Oʻahu (Venue TBA)


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