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.
Call for Speakers
The best insights come from the people living them. Submit your speaker proposal for Waves 2026 and share the outcomes your frontline team has achieved.
Frontline Excellence | Real Skills. Real Impact. Real Stories.
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.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us the evening before Waves for an informal welcome reception hosted at Kahuna’s Houston office. It is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, meet the Kahuna team, and get a first look at our latest product innovations through live demo stations. Grab a drink, explore what’s new, and come ready for a full day of learning on September 29th.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Opening Session
Speaker: Jai Shah, Kahuna Co-Founder & CEO
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Keynote Panel: Leaders of the Front Line
Speakers: Kahuna Customers
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Morning Break
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Customer Session
Speaker: TBD
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Customer Session
Speaker: TBD
111:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Customer Session
Speaker: TBD
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch & Demo Stations
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Customer Session
Speaker: TBD
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Customer Session
Speaker: TBD
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Inside the Roadmap: A Live Look at What’s Coming
Speaker: Tom White, Head of Product
4:30 PM
Closing Session
Speaker: Aaron Roach, Head of Customer Success
Waves takes place at our Houston headquarters, 20 Greenway Plaza. Attendees can take advantage of a discounted hotel rate at the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton. The booking link will be available soon.
Waves is Kahuna’s user conference and is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please join the waitlist to receive updates.
Space is limited. Join the waitlist to be among the first notified when registration opens.
Attendance is complimentary.
The dress code is business casual. Meeting rooms can run cool, so we recommend bringing a light layer.
The full agenda will be available in July 2026.
Visit our call for speakers page at kahunaworkforce.com/waves-speakers/ to submit your proposal.