Join us in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 4, 2025, for our free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features a program with sessions on navigating Parkinson's, managing care and the latest research. The accompanying Partner Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community.
Event Details
Date and Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10 a.m. – 3p.m. HST
Registration and Partner Expo open at 10 a.m.; program begins at 11 a.m.
Venue: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
Please find more details below the program schedule.
Program Schedule
10:00 - 11:00
Registration & Morning Expo
Registration and Partner Expo are open. Breakfast is available. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be available throughout the day.
11:00 - 12:15
Building Your Parkinson’s Care Team
Panelists discuss the importance of seeing a movement disorder specialist and building a care team of other providers.
12:15 - 1:00
Lunch and Expo
Partner Expo is open. Boxed lunch is available.
1:00 - 2:00
Exploring the Latest in Parkinson’s Research
Researchers discuss progress, challenges and reasons for optimism in search for better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s.
2:00 - 2:30
Turning Education into Action
Community members share ways to get involved in Parkinson's research and care.
2:30 - 3:00
Expo/End
Partner Expo is open.
More Event Details
Parking: Parking is free for all attendees at The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.
Accessibility: This event is fully accessible and is designed for people at every stage in their journey with Parkinson's. Assisted hearing headsets will be available for live programming, and ASL translators are available upon advance request.
Translation Services: There will be live Spanish-language and Japanese-language translation of programming offered at this event. Register to reserve headsets for your party. There will also be Spanish-language and Japanese-language written materials and bilingual staff available to answer questions.
Meals: Complimentary snacks and boxed lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. Coffee, tea and water will also be available throughout the day. View the program schedule and more important details on our website.
We will send you reminder emails closer to the event with more on content and day-of logistics.
Cost: Free. There is no cost to attend Parkinson's IQ + You events, thanks to support from our generous sponsors. For more information on making this event financially accessible, including discounted hotel room rates and uber vouchers, please reach out to parkinsonsiq@michaeljfox.org.
Hotel & Transportation: Uber vouchers for free rides to and from the event are available upon request by contacting parkinsonsiq@michaeljfox.org. Hotel rooms at The Hilton are available at a discounted rate of $300/night. To book a room, use this link for the discounted rate.
More information is available in the FAQs.
Meet the Moderators
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Allie Signorelli
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2022, MJFF Patient Council Member
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Sohini Chowdhury
Chief Program Officer, MJFF
Meet the Expert Panelists
Building Your Parkinson's Care Team
Moderated by Allie Signorelli
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Glen Higa
President, Hawaii Parkinson Association; Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2018
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Kevin Lockette, PT
Co-founder of Ohana Pacific Rehab Services; Vice President, Hawaii Parkinson Association
Exploring the Latest Parkinson's Research
Moderated by Sohini Chowdhury
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Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM
Principal Medical Advisor, MJFF
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Brian Fiske, PhD
Chief Scientist, MJFF
Turning Education into Action
Moderated by Allie Signorelli
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John Aeto
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Pat Bemis
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Mary Kay Hertog
Interested in attending the event?
Parkinson's IQ + You is free, but advance registration is highly recommended. Each registration is good for the admission of one person. If you have a family member or friend coming with you, please make sure they register as well.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
National Partners
