2026 Independent Operators Symposium: Schedule of Events

Sunday, January 11, 2026

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM             

Aloha Welcome Reception & Registration

Monday, January 12, 2026                                                                

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM             

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM           

The Independent Exchange

Retailers and attendees are invited to join together for a rare opportunity to sit down with and explore topics essential to help guide the success of your family business. Relevant and emerging subjects will be explored in a free-flowing format that offers plenty of opportunities to get your most pressing questions answered.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026      

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Educational Session

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 

Educational Session

Thursday, January 15, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Golf Outing (separate registration required)

Friday, January 16, 2026

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 AM 11:30 AM

Educational Session

5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Closing Reception

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Free Day

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Departures