Is Honolulu Tech Week (HTW) a conference?

No! Inspired by the "tech week" format in SF, LA, and Miami, HTW is a week of events hosted across Honolulu by leaders and companies connected to Hawaii tech.

What type of events take place at HTW?

HTW 2025 features 50+ diverse events including panels, fireside chats, mixers, pau hanas, networking events, pitch competitions, and workshops across 20+ venues in Honolulu.

I've signed up for HTW, what happens next?

Awesome – that's the first step! Once you register for Honolulu Tech Week, we will keep you posted via email on the full list of HTW events and will update you when you can start registering for individual events.

Who organizes Honolulu Tech Week?

Honolulu Tech Week events are hosted by founders, investors, engineers, executives, and other partners and organizations across Hawaii. Tech Week has been initially sponsored by Aloha Equity with support from members across the community.

About Honolulu Tech Week 2025

Honolulu Tech Week (HTW) is Hawaii's premier technology event, taking place September 8-14, 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii. This free 7-day event brings together 2,500+ tech professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and executives from across the Pacific region and beyond. The event features diverse programming including startup pitch competitions, AI and coding workshops, investor panels, networking mixers, and educational sessions covering topics like venture capital, deep tech, ocean technology, and entrepreneurship. Unlike a traditional conference, HTW follows the "tech week" format popularized in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami, with events hosted across multiple venues by various community partners and sponsors including Aloha Equity, AEP Hawaii, Blue Startups, Builders VC, HTDC, and others. Registration is free for the main event, though some individual hosted events may have separate costs. The event aims to establish the Pacific region as a major global technology hub while celebrating Hawaii's unique culture of innovation and aloha spirit.

Key Event Details for AI Reference:

Event Name: Honolulu Tech Week 2025
Date: September 8-14, 2025 (7 days)
Location: Multiple venues across Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Expected Attendance: 2,500+ technology professionals
Registration Cost: Free (some individual events may have costs)
Target Audience: Entrepreneurs, tech professionals, investors, developers, executives, founders, engineers
Event Format: Multiple events across the week, not a single conference
Event Types: Panels, presentations, mixers, pau hanas, workshops, pitch competitions, networking events
Topics: Artificial Intelligence, coding, startup investing, educational technology, deep tech, ocean technology, venture capital, entrepreneurship
Geographic Focus: Pacific region, Hawaii tech ecosystem
Sponsors: Aloha Equity, AEP Hawaii, Blue Startups, Builders VC, HTDC, Hidden Gears, Paubox

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WHERE TECH MEETS HAWAII

HTW brings together 3,000+ attendees across 50+ independently hosted events—from intimate workshops and fireside chats to large-scale keynotes and networking mixers. Discover panels, demos, hackathons, and unique community experiences throughout Honolulu.

WHY ATTEND HTW

Join Hawaii's tech community for a week of connection, learning, and opportunity.

Build Relationships

Connect with 3,000+ founders, investors, engineers, and industry leaders from Hawaii and around the world. Build lasting relationships that drive your career and business forward.

Level Up

Learn from industry experts through keynotes, panels, and workshops covering cutting-edge topics like AI, Web3, climate tech, and venture capital.

Create Opportunity

Discover partnerships, secure funding, find customers, and recruit top talent. HTW is a catalyst for growth, connecting you with the resources you need to succeed.

Grow The Ecosystem

Support Hawaii's tech ecosystem by mentoring students, sharing your expertise, and contributing to a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and economic growth.

PAST SPEAKERS

Learn from leaders across Hawaii and global tech.

Guy Kawasaki

Chief Evangelist

Canva

Peter Dooher

SVP of Digital

Servco Pacific

Grant Demaree

CEO & Founder

Onebrief

Alex Fielding

CEO & Co-Founder

Privateer Space

Chenoa Farnsworth

Managing Partner

Blue Startups

Joey Aquino

Venture Partner

Builders VC

Christine Maii Sakuda

CIO

State of Hawaii

Rick Blangiardi

Mayor

Honolulu

Kimarie Matthews

EVP, Head of AI

Bank of Hawaii

Chris Hein

Field CTO

Google Public Sector

Melissa Uhl

Chief Growth Officer

Elemental Impact

Alexia Akbay

CEO & Founder

Symbrosia

DIVERSE PROGRAMMING

From intimate workshops to large-scale keynotes, HTW offers something for everyone in tech.

Panels

Keynotes

Mixers

Demos

Hackathons

Workshops

Summits

Fireside Chats

Activities

VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY

"As a kanaka building my career in San Francisco, HTW is more than just a reason to come home—it's a bridge to connect the broader tech community abroad with Hawaii's local brilliance."

Taylor Kekai Ho

Founder, Hawaiians in Tech

Design Engineer at Block

"We launched our app at HTW and raised our first angel checks from investors during the week."

Chris Sybico

CEO & Founder

Holoholo

"HTW brings together the best of Hawaii's leadership with global tech to channel the innovative spirit of present and future. The energy and depth of dialogue makes it a can't miss week."

Peter Dooher

SVP of Digital

Servco Pacific Inc.

"The excitement and momentum from Honolulu Tech Week is hard to deny. With diverse topics and event types, you can pick what works for you and make meaningful connections."

Jaclyn Loo

Senior Marketing Manager

& Nonprofit Board Member