UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Merge @ Oakland Tech Week
Tuesday, November 18 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST
Join us for a networking meetup bridging all areas of tech, from software to biotech. Whether you’re building, investing, or just curious about the intersection of science and technology, come hang out, swap ideas, and make awesome connections.
As always, this space was built for people of color, by people of color.
Healers of the moana: Pasifika Voices in Biotech, Healing, & Clinical Research
Date TBD
Healers of the Moana is a community-centered gathering that amplifies Pasifika voices in the realms of biotech, healing, and clinical research. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and driven by a vision of health justice, we explore the intersections of traditional knowledge and modern science to address the health disparities impacting Pasifika communities.
Through storytelling, science, and sovereignty, we reclaim the narrative around medicine, clinical trials, and biotech—ensuring Pasifika communities are not only included but centered in shaping the future of healthcare. Our mission is to uplift and amplify these voices, advocating for access to essential medical resources and honoring the interconnectedness of cultural healing and scientific progress.
past events
Lulu’i‘o e Fonua
Decolonise All panel discussed health disparities amongst Pasifika peoples in clinical research and explored regenerative food innovation.
Rooted Scholars Inititative
We partnered with Princeton University to bring an hour long, in-person workshop to Bay Area campuses to empower students to skip Master’s and to pursue a PhD and get paid for what matters.
Awa and Talanoa at AISES 2025
Led by the esteemed Kumu Dr. Lelemia Irvine, alongside cultural practitioners and educators, these sessions will create sacred spaces for Indigenous students, professionals, and leaders to connect through storytelling, dialogue, and shared wisdom.
The AISES National Conference is the premier gathering for Indigenous people in STEM, bringing together thousands of students and professionals across the U.S., Canada, and the Pacific.