OMAOCh Conference

Oceans Manifesting And Organizing CHange (OMAOCh) Conference

6th Annual Oceans Manifesting And Organizing CHange (OMAOCh) Connference Hosted by the Pacific Islander Initiative at UC Berkeley

Date | Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Time | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location | UC Berkeley campus.

Registration is required. Register here as space is limited. This event is free of cost.

With all that’s happening in the world, we hope this conference can be a space of refuge and radical dreaming.

This year’s theme is “How Our Waters Remember,” and it calls on us to reflect on our lived experiences, understand how they have been shaped by our ancestors, and build power to cast new ripples toward a liberated future for all.

Join us for a day of speakers, workshops + activities on topics such as PI Studies, higher education, social justice, Pasifika identity, and more! Meals are provided throughout the day.

Stay connected with us on Instagram @CalPIInitiative for the latest news on speakers and giveaways!

We're excited to connect with you soon!

For accommodations and any other questions/concerns, please email calpiinitiative@gmail.com.

About the OMAOCh Conference

Created in 2020 by alumni Toluk Ito and Tupou Latukefu Drake, OMAOCh builds upon the legacy of past youth conferences led by PI student leadership at UC Berkeley and other campuses. This conference provides a dedicated space for high school, college and university students to engage in meaningful discussions, activities, and workshops that center Pacific Islander experiences. OMAOCh Conference is hosted by the Pacific Islander Initiative

Omaoch (pronounced oh-mah-oh!) means “to flow," specifically in reference to a river and/or blood in the Belauan language.