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.
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.
A different kind of gathering.
01 - WHY THE MIDDLE
❋ 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.
five days of connection, purpose and impact.
02 - oahu at a glance
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 | Leaders & Future Leaders Workshop | Episode 4 | ✓ | Community Roundtables | A Night of Light (DATE TBC) |
| WED 20 JAN | Community × Data Center Education | Episode 5 | ✓ | — | — |
Program subject to change. A Night of Light date to be confirmed.
The Middle is more than an event. It's a growing movement built on human connection, radical transparency and meaningful action.
We're inviting organisations to become partners in that mission. Not simply to put their name alongside an event, but to help create experiences, spark important conversations and contribute to something with lasting impact.
And when we say radical transparency, we mean it. We're committed to openly sharing what we do, how funds are spent, what we contribute to our non-profit partners and the impact those contributions make.
This isn't just about supporting an event. It's about being accountable for what we achieve together.
partner with purpose.
03 - the middle partnerships
PREMIER PARTNER
Founding
Partners
$75,000
Our most prominent partnership opportunity places your organisation at the forefront of The Middle, aligning your brand with five days of meaningful connections, shared experiences and lasting impact.
Premier founding recognition across The Middle Oahu 2027
Prominent branding throughout the event programme
12 invitations to the signature A Night of Light gathering
4 places at Golf With Purpose
Logo and partner recognition on the event website
Priority recognition across event social media
SIGNATURE EVENING PARTNER
night of light partner
$50,000
Put your name behind a night to remember.
Become the headline partner of A Night of Light, The Middle's signature evening bringing people together through connection, reflection and giving back. Position your organisation at the heart of one of the event's most meaningful experiences.
Your partnership includes:
✓ Exclusive headline recognition for A Night of Light
✓ Prominent branding throughout the signature evening
✓ 12 invitations to A Night of Light
✓ 4 places at Golf With Purpose
✓ Logo and partner recognition on the event website
✓ Priority social media recognition
LEAD THE CONVERSATION
LEADERSHIP PARTNERs
$40,000
Connect your brand with the conversations that matter.
Support a major experience within The Middle programme, bringing leaders, innovators and decision-makers together to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives and explore what comes next.
Your partnership includes:
✓ Named recognition for an allocated major programme experience
✓ Lead branding across relevant event materials
✓ 8 invitations to A Night of Light
✓ Logo and partner recognition on the event website
✓ Priority recognition across event social media
CREATE MEANINGFUL IMPACT
IMPACT PARTNERs
$25,000
Turn meaningful conversations into meaningful action.
Align your organisation with an initiative designed to make a positive difference. As an Impact Partner, you'll help support the people, communities and purpose-driven experiences that make The Middle more than just another industry gathering.
Your partnership includes:
✓ Named recognition for an allocated impact initiative
✓ Lead branding across relevant event materials
✓ 6 invitations to A Night of Light
✓ Logo and partner recognition on the event website
✓ Recognition across event social media
PUT THE PEOPLE FIRST
community & culture partner
$15,000
Giving back. Honouring culture. Building connections.
The Middle is about more than bringing people together. It's about respecting the place and people who welcome us.
Working alongside local communities in Hawaii, we'll give back through our time, energy and collective effort, supporting local preservation initiatives, honouring cultural traditions and building genuine connections with the people who call these islands home.
Your partnership includes:
✓ Hands-on community initiatives with local partners
✓ Support for local preservation and cultural heritage
✓ Opportunities for meaningful community engagement
✓ Recognition as a Community & Culture Partner
SPARK THE CONVERSATION
MIDDLE EXPERIENCE PARTNERs
$7,500
Help create conversations worth having.
Support a podcast or roundtable experience that brings fresh perspectives, honest dialogue and new ideas into The Middle. Align your organisation with the exchange of knowledge and connections that continue beyond the event.
Your partnership includes:
✓ Sponsorship of one podcast or roundtable session
✓ Named branding and recognition for the sponsored session
✓ 2 invitations to A Night of Light
✓ Logo and partner recognition on the event website
✓ Association with a curated, independently led conversation
HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN
SUPPORTING MIDDLE PARTNERs
$5,000
Play your part in bringing The Middle to life.
Become part of the community of organisations helping create a different kind of gathering. A straightforward opportunity to show your support, build connections and contribute to an experience centred on people and purpose.
Your partnership includes:
✓ Recognition as a Supporting Middle Partner
✓ Branding opportunities at the event venue
✓ 2 invitations to A Night of Light
✓ Logo and partner recognition on the event website
BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
ASSOCIATE PARTNERs
$2,500
per person
Every meaningful connection starts somewhere.
Join the organisations supporting The Middle and its mission to bring people together. An accessible way to become part of the experience, demonstrate your commitment and connect with a growing community.
Your partnership includes:
✓ Recognition as an Associate Partner
✓ Logo and partner listing on the event website
✓ 2 invitations to A Night of Light
RADICAL TRANSPARENCY. REAL IMPACT.
We believe trust is earned through action, not promises.
That's why we're committed to transparency in what we say, what we do and every dollar we spend.
From event expenditure to the funds passed on to our nonprofit partners, we want our community to see where the money goes and what it helps achieve.
Every dollar accounted for. Every contribution with purpose. Every outcome shared.
04 - collaborate with us
Already planning something in Oahu?
Bring it into
the Middle.
Hosting an event around PTC Hawaii 2027? If it aligns with the spirit of The Middle, we’d love to explore how it could become part of the wider programme.
From breakfasts and workshops to wellbeing experiences and community gatherings, we're open to meaningful in-kind partnerships.
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
golf with purpose.
05 - the golf experience
be part of
the middle
06 - get involved
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.
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