the middle
Oahu, Hawaii | 16–20 January 2027
Human First. Radically Transparent. Built for Action.
A gathering of leaders, builders and communities creating meaningful connections and measurable impact.
01 - WHY THE MIDDLE
A different kind of gathering.
The Middle brings together forward-thinking organisations and influential leaders to build stronger networks, support healthier communities and create lasting, positive change.
It is a platform for connection, collaboration and real-world impact.
❋ OUR PEOPLE
Support wellbeing, growth, belonging and opportunity for the people who build and operate mission critical infrastructure around the world.
❋ OUR COMMUNITIES
Build deeper, more honest relationships with the people and places our industry touches, starting with Oahu.
❋ OUR ACCOUNTABILITY
Show what we promised, where support went and what happened next. Transparency is not a feature. It is the foundation.
02 - o’ahu at a glance
five days of connection, purpose and impact.
A unique blend of professional development, wellbeing, community and culture, set against one of the world’s most inspiring backdrops.
| Day | Cross Mentorship | Coffee Shop Podcast | Healthy Hour | Community Experience | Evening / Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT 16 JAN | SMVF × Industry (CLAIMED) | Episode 1 | — | Local service members, veterans and their guests are included | This is a formal evening event |
| SUN 17 JAN | Industry | Episode 2 | — | Moy Charity Golf | — |
| MON 18 JAN | Industry burnout × local wellness (PENDING HDR) | Episode 3 | ✓ | Park Cleanup and Community Lunch | A Night of Light (DATE TBC) |
| TUE 19 JAN | Women in Industry × Women Entering the Industry | Episode 4 | ✓ | Community Roundtables | A Night of Light (DATE TBC) |
| WED 20 JAN | Community × Data Center Education | Episode 5 | ✓ | — | — |
Programme subject to change. A Night of Light date to be confirmed.
03 - partnership opportunities
partner with purpose.
Support the experiences bringing industry, people and communities together in O’ahu.
FOUNDING PARTNER
Founding Human Health Partner
$50,000
The premium opportunity to support The Middle’s wider human health mission and overall impact.
Headline partnership across The Middle
Speaking opportunity
Brand visibility across all event streams
invitations to key sessions and events
Recognition in content and communications
FOUNDING PARTNER
CROSS MENTORSHIP PARTNERSHIP
$25,000
Everyone teaches. Everyone learns.
Cross Mentorship brings together people who wouldn't normally connect. Through shared experiences, meaningful relationships begin.
Programme planning and curation
Guest and participant coordination
Food and hospitality
Partner recognition and participation
WELLBEING PARTNER
healthy hour PARTNERS
$10,000
Healthy Hours bring people together without titles or egos. Through shared wellness experiences, industry professionals and local community members connect while supporting healthier minds, bodies and souls.
Healthy breakfast and refreshments
Guided wellness activities, which may include yoga, meditation or movement
Curated networking following the activities
Partner recognition and local community participation
INDUSTRY PARTNER
WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY PARTNER
$25,000
Not another panel. A chance to learn from one another.
Bringing established women in the mission-critical industry together with those entering the sector or exploring their next step. An opportunity to share experiences, build meaningful connections and open doors for the next generation.
Programme planning, curation and coordination
Hospitality supporting the shared experience
Partner recognition and participation
Inclusion in The Middle's post-event impact recap
COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNER
PARK CLEAN UP & COMMUNITY LUNCH
$25,000
Giving back. Building connections.
Industry professionals and local O‘ahu residents come together to care for a community park, followed by a shared lunch. An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while building genuine relationships with the community that hosts us.
Community park clean up coordinated with local partners
Shared lunch bringing industry and local residents together
Opportunities for meaningful community engagement
Partner recognition for supporting the experience
COMMUNITY PARTNER
SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS & FAMILIES X INDUSTRY
claimed
More than a conversation. This experience brings service members, veterans and their families together with industry leaders to explore career pathways, build meaningful relationships and create opportunities beyond the event.
Connections between military families and industry leaders
Conversations around employment and career pathways
Opportunities to build lasting professional relationships
Participation from a Medal of Honour recipient
CONTENT PARTNER
COFFEE SHOP PODCAST PARTNER
$5,000
Real conversations. Real perspectives. The Coffee Shop Podcast brings industry leaders, service members, veterans and community voices together to share stories and capture the connections made throughout The Middle.
Support for podcast hosting, recording and production
Conversations with industry and community voices
Partner recognition for bringing the conversations to life
Inclusion in The Middle's post-event impact recap
A night of light
SPECIAL EVENT / INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
$250
per person
WHERE INTENTION BECOMES ACTION.
An evening of connection, food and music, culminating in a floating LED candle ceremony where guests share a personal or professional commitment.
Net proceeds will support a local Honolulu charity, while each commitment becomes part of The Middle's first blockchain-based impact ledger.
Date to be confirmed.
04 - the golf experience
golf with purpose.
A day on the course. A lasting impact off it.
The MOY charity Golf Tournament brings people together in O’ahu for connection, community and a shared commitment to giving back. Proceeds will support a local Honolulu charity.
Sunday, 17 January 2027
05 - get involved
be part of
the middle
Whether you're interested in becoming a partner, attending A Night of Light or joining the charity golf event, we'd love to hear from you.
Submitting this form registers your interest only. No booking or ticket purchase is confirmed.