Frontline Excellence | Real Skills. Real Impact. Real Stories.
September 28 - 29, 2026
28 – 29 September 2026
Save the date for Waves 2026. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Join the waitlist to be among the first notified when registration opens.
Houston, TX
Waves takes place at our headquarters, 20 Greenway Plz. Attendees can take advantage of a discounted hotel rate at the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton.
Keynote Panel: Executive Leaders from Workday, Mercer, and Kahuna
Kahuna CEO, Jai Shah, sits down with Bill Hehr, Director of Healthcare Strategy at Workday, and Molly Leeds, Skills Solution Lead at Mercer, for a conversation that goes beyond theory. The panel explores how organizations across industries are connecting HR talent strategy to real operational outcomes, building technology ecosystems that deliver a unified view of workforce readiness, and cultivating a culture where skills are not just tracked but actively driving frontline performance.
Bill Hehr
Director of Healthcare Strategy
Molly Leeds
Skills Solutions Lead
Jai Shah
Co-Founder & CEO
WHAT | Waves is Kahuna’s user conference a live event where customers and industry leaders come together to share real-world success stories, explore the future of skills and competency technology, and connect with peers facing similar workforce challenges.
HISTORY | Originally launched in February 2020, Waves is making its return in 2026 with a fresh theme, renewed energy, and one clear focus: celebrating the outcomes that matter most to frontline organizations. Whether you work in healthcare, energy, field services, or manufacturing, Waves is your opportunity to learn from the people doing it best.
LEARN | Hear directly from Kahuna customers who have tackled the same challenges you are facing and come out ahead.
DISCOVER | Get an up-close look at the latest Kahuna product innovations, connect one on one with team members at our demo stations, and leave with a clear picture of how the platform can work harder for your organization.
CONNECT | Frontline workforce development is complex, and the people who understand that best are the ones in the room with you. Build relationships with peers who share your challenges, goals, and commitment to developing the people who power their organizations.
GAIN | Every session at Waves is built around specific outcomes and practical takeaways. You will leave with ideas, strategies, and connections you can put to work the moment you get back to the office.
Waves takes place September 28-29, 2026 at our Houston headquarters, 20 E. Greenway Plaza. Attendees can take advantage of a discounted hotel rate at the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton.
Waves is Kahuna’s user conference and is by invitation only.
Attendance is complimentary.
The dress code is business casual. Meeting rooms can run cool, so we recommend bringing a light layer.
The full agenda is available now: https://kahunaworkforce.com/waves-agenda/.
Call for speakers is closed. We hope you consider speaking in 2027.