Early Bird registration is now open for our 26th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop!
We cordially invite you to join us as an attendee, sponsor, or exhibitor as we head to Kaua’I for the last time for the 26th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop. The seminar will take place on Monday, January 11th, and Tuesday, January 12th, 2027, at the Royal Sonesta Kaua’I Resort.
This workshop is designed to improve the skills and knowledge of design, rehabilitation, and forensics professionals (consultants, architects, and engineers), developers, contractors, and building system manufacturers. We welcome university and college level students to gain insights, industry exposure, and network with professionals. The educational sessions will focus on modern developments in building enclosure design and construction by addressing manufacturing perspectives of products/systems development, specification during design, installation during construction, and investigation and repair of existing building. The program comprises of ten, 75-minute presentations, an exhibitor zone, and network reception. Each day will begin at approx. 8:00 am and end approximately 4:00 pm and will offer 12.5 AIA LU’s /IIBEC CEH’s. Breakfast, lunch, and seminar packets are included with each registration.
The Royal Sonesta
The Royal Sonesta is located at 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766 and has provided a special group rate of $429 for King Pool View Rooms (+17.962% taxes), with $35 resort fee. Daily self-parking is $20 (plus tax) or valet parking is $30 (plus tax) for one vehicle. Free shuttle to/from airport. Group rates are available 4 days prior/after the main dates subject to availability. Each registrant is responsible for his/her hotel accommodations. For reservations, please see options below:
Phone: (808) 245-5050
Website: https://book.passkey.com/e/51270407
Hotel reservation cut-off date is November 30th, 2026, space/rate available basis only after
Call for Abstracts
The IIBEC So Cal Chapter is seeking abstracts for presentations at the 26th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop.
The theme of Hawaii workshop 2027 is: Envelope Evolution: Performance, Durability and Innovation. As building performance expectations continue to rise, the building envelope is evolving from a simple barrier system into a critical driver of resilience, sustainability, and occupant comfort. This workshop will explore emerging technologies, advanced materials, and innovative design approaches that are reshaping the future of enclosure systems.
The primary workshop goal aims to provide attendees with valuable insight into the building enclosure industry including the areas of design, consulting, manufacturing, and construction. Professionals from the roofing/waterproofing consulting, architecture, engineering, manufacturing and construction community are invited to submit abstracts for presentations. Submitted abstracts should pertain to modern developments in building enclosure design and construction, including but not limited to the following:
· Roofing, horizontal or below-grade waterproofing, air barriers, fenestration systems, exterior cladding
· Industry trends or hot topics
· Emerging technologies, construction methods and building materials
· Advances in investigation and testing techniques
· Building sustainability and resiliency
· Constructability
The deadline for submitting presentation proposals for consideration is Friday September 11, 2026. Proposals to be submitted in WORD DOCUMENT format and should contain the following:
· 250-word (maximum) abstract description
· 4 learning objectives
· Biography of Presenter(s)
Any questions about presentation submissions should be sent to info@socaliibec.org with the tagline “Hawaii 2027 Abstract Submission.
IIBEC So Cal Chapter is an AIA- and IIBEC-approved education provider. Attendees will receive up to 12.5 learning unit hours or CEHs.
Exhibitor tabletop display and program sponsorship opportunities are available. Please e-mail info@socaliibec.org for information.
