HPU Talks: Evaluating Genki Balls for Hawaiʻi’s Waterways

Date: July 17, 2026

Times: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Location: Aloha Tower Marketplace Sunset Ballroom (2nd floor makai)

Details:

Join researchers, educators, practitioners, and community members for an afternoon of scientific discussion on the use of Genki balls as a potential bioremediation technology for Hawaiʻi's waterways.

This research symposium will bring together experts from across Hawaiʻi to examine the current state of the science, share ongoing research, discuss monitoring and evaluation efforts, and identify future research priorities. Through presentations and a moderated panel discussion, participants will engage in evidence-based dialogue about the opportunities, limitations, and unanswered questions surrounding Genki balls and their role in watershed restoration.

Why Attend

• Learn about the latest research evaluating Genki balls as a bioremediation technology.
• Hear perspectives from researchers, educators, resource managers, and community partners.
• Engage in thoughtful discussion on monitoring, data, and evidence-based approaches to improving Hawaiʻi's waterways.
• Connect with collaborators from HPU, UH Mānoa, HIMB, NOAA, and local organizations.

Event Schedule

1:00 p.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
1:15 p.m. Keynote Presentation & Q&A
1:40 p.m. Research Presentations
3:10 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Panel Introduction
3:45 p.m. Expert Panel Discussion
4:45 p.m. Audience Q&A

RSVP required – Register here: https://forms.hpu.edu/view.php?id=2622370

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