Networking Events / Special Events

Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception for the Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium (IPIW), hosted by the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), serves as the official opening-night networking event.

Join us on the first night of the conference for a welcome reception at the Exhibit Hall in the Coral Ballroom, with food, drinks and great company!

This is the perfect way to kick off a week of great networking with the SOF Community. 

• Time: 1730 – 1930
• Location: Exhibit Hall, Coral Ballroom 1-3
• Attire: Business Casual

Please ensure to have your badge to enter this event.

Maritime Committee Meeting

Open to GSOF Maritime Committee Members and interested Corporate Partners. Please ensure to have your badge to enter this event. Aloha, and we look forward to seeing you there for a great discussion!

• Time: 1515 – 1630
• Location: South Pacific 1 Meeting Room

We are excited to invite the Maritime Committee members to an exclusive, insightful session hosted by the GSOF Maritime Committee. Joining us for this special event to share key updates on command priorities and emerging capabilities are:

• Kevin Ruddell (SOCPAC SOJ8-R, S&T)
  
  

The Maritime Committee’s goal is to assist the Special Operations community in identifying current and future capability gaps and their solutions.

Networking Reception

We host an official networking receptions on day two of the Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium (IPIW), providing defense leaders, government acquisition personnel, and industry partners vital face-to-face engagement opportunities.

Take in the breathtaking views, relax, grab a drink a make those important connections.

• Time: 1730 – 1900
• Location: The Great Lawn at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
• Attire: Hawaiian Casual

We look forward to seeing a sea of vibrant, tropical colors.

Capability Communities Happy Hour

• Time: 1930 – 2100
• Location: Maui Brewing Co – Waikiki
  • Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
    2300 Kalakaua Avenue

Celebrate, Maui roots and soak in the Hawaiian evening sun while enjoying handcrafted food and drink.

The venue features 36 craft and specialty beers on tap, including Maui Brewing year-round and special releases and comrade crafts from independent, craft breweries that they love and respect.