Accelerate Hawaii Tech
Honolulu Tech Week is an annual week of events hosted by the leaders and companies in Hawaii's tech community.
September 8-14, 2025
Accelerate Hawaii Tech
Honolulu Tech Week is an annual week of events hosted by the leaders and companies in Hawaii's tech community.
SEP 8-14, 2025
Our Mission
Our Mission
Founded in 2024, our mission is to accelerate the growth of tech talent, capital, and adoption in Hawaii's economy.
Founded in 2024, our mission is to accelerate the growth of tech talent, capital, and adoption in Hawaii's economy.
Our Community
Our Community
HTW brings together a growing tech community of 2,500+ entrepreneurs, industry executives, investors, policy makers, students and educators that are based in or connected to Hawaii.
HTW brings together a growing tech community of 2,500+ entrepreneurs, industry execs, investors, policy makers, students and educators that are based in or connected to Hawaii.
Past Speakers
Rick Blangiardi
Mayor of Honolulu
Opening Speaker
Guy Kawasaki
Chief Evangelist
Canva
Chenoa Farnsworth
Managing Partner
Blue Startups
Hoala Greevy
Founder & CEO
Paubox
Joey Aquino
Venture Partner
Builders VC
Sonia Romero
Executive Director
ThriveHI
Olin Lagon
Co-Founder & CTO
Shifted Energy
Dane Wicker
Deputy Director
DBEDT
Dave Hijirida
President
ProService Hawaii
Josh Brewer
VP of Design
Jasper AI
Past Speakers
Rick Blangiardi
Mayor of Honolulu
Opening Speaker
Rick Blangiardi
Mayor of Honolulu
Opening Speaker
Guy Kawasaki
Chief Evangelist
Canva
Guy Kawasaki
Chief Evangelist
Canva
Chenoa Farnsworth
Managing Partner
Blue Startups
Chenoa Farnsworth
Managing Partner
Blue Startups
Hoala Greevy
Founder & CEO
Paubox
Hoala Greevy
Founder & CEO
Paubox
Joey Aquino
Venture Partner
Builders VC
Joey Aquino
Venture Partner
Builders VC
Sonia Romero
Executive Director
ThriveHI
Sonia Romero
Executive Director
ThriveHI
Olin Lagon
Co-Founder & CTO
Shifted Energy
Olin Lagon
Co-Founder & CTO
Shifted Energy
Dane Wicker
Deputy Director
DBEDT
Dane Wicker
Deputy Director
DBEDT
Dave Hijirida
President
ProService Hawaii
Dave Hijirida
President
ProService Hawaii
Josh Brewer
VP of Design
Jasper AI
Josh Brewer
VP of Design
Jasper AI
Featured Events & Talks
Connect. Educate. Inspire.
Vibes
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
2025 Sponsorships
2025 Sponsorships
We partner with mission-aligned companies looking to support Hawaii's growing tech ecosystem while building their brand, business, and talent pool.
We partner with mission-aligned companies looking to support Hawaii's growing tech ecosystem while building their brand, business, and talent pool.
Mahalo to our 2024 Sponsors
What People Are Saying
“I'm absolutely thrilled for Honolulu Tech Week! Having been to tech events in Silicon Valley and New York, there's something special about having our own right at home. This is a huge milestone and a testament to Hawaii's ever growing tech community."
Olivia E.
COO & Co-Founder of Nova Signings
"I was an early employee at multiple Bay Area startups that got went public. While I'm still connected to Silicon Valley, I'm now based out of Hawai'i and focused on building here. I'm excited to be more deeply involved with the community at Honolulu Tech Week."
Chris L.
Founder, Ex-Amazon, Clover Health Tech Startup, GoodRx
"I'm excited for Honolulu Tech Week to connect Hawaii’s companies with tech startups and engineers, fostering collaboration opportunities and new possibilities that drive us toward creating a diverse and sustainable economy for our community.”
Leilani F.
Executive Director, TRUE Hawaii
“Hawaii’s tech talent has skyrocketed in recent years, making now the perfect time to bet big on a local tech economy. The events during Honolulu Tech Week will prove it beyond a doubt!”
Trung Lam
Head of Ecosystem, ThriveHI
"I would love to find better ways to make Hawaii a place where careers can grow and take flight, where people do not have to choose between having a career in tech and living near friends and family."
Reid T.
Fmr. Global Head of Engineering & Ops at Google, ex-Youtube
"I am so looking forward to connecting with everyone at Honolulu Tech Week! Having recently moved back home after working in the Bay for years, I’m excited to learn more about how we can grow Hawaii’s tech ecosystem and create opportunities for our local community."
Lia I.
Corporate Partnerships @ Workstream | Ex-LinkedIn
What People Said
“I'm absolutely thrilled for Honolulu Tech Week! Having been to tech events in Silicon Valley and New York, there's something special about having our own right at home. This is a huge milestone and a testament to Hawaii's ever growing tech community."
Olivia E.
COO & Co-Founder of Nova Signings
"I was an early employee at multiple Bay Area startups that got went public. While I'm still connected to Silicon Valley, I'm now based out of Hawai'i and focused on building here. I'm excited to be more deeply involved with the community at Honolulu Tech Week."
Chris L.
Founder, Ex-Amazon, Clover Health Tech Startup, GoodRx
"I'm excited for Honolulu Tech Week to connect Hawaii’s companies with tech startups and engineers, fostering collaboration opportunities and new possibilities that drive us toward creating a diverse and sustainable economy for our community.”
Leilani F.
Executive Director, TRUE Hawaii
“Hawaii’s tech talent has skyrocketed in recent years, making now the perfect time to bet big on a local tech economy. The events during Honolulu Tech Week will prove it beyond a doubt!”
Trung Lam
Head of Ecosystem, ThriveHI
"I would love to find better ways to make Hawaii a place where careers can grow and take flight, where people do not have to choose between having a career in tech and living near friends and family."
Reid T.
Fmr. Global Head of Engineering & Ops at Google, ex-Youtube
"I am so looking forward to connecting with everyone at Honolulu Tech Week! Having recently moved back home after working in the Bay for years, I’m excited to learn more about how we can grow Hawaii’s tech ecosystem and create opportunities for our local community."
Lia I.
Corporate Partnerships @ Workstream | Ex-LinkedIn
Get Ready for HTW 2025
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Sponsor HTW
Sponsor to support the growth of Hawaii's tech ecosystem along with your brand, business, and talent.
Sponsor HTW
Sponsor to support the growth of Hawaii's tech ecosystem along with your brand, business, and talent.
Host Event
Want to host or co-host an event during the week to showcase your company, product, or brand?
Submissions open April 1st, 2025
Host Event
Want to host or co-host an event during the week to showcase your company, product, or brand?
Submissions open April 1st, 2025
Mahalo to Our 2024 Founding Sponsors
Featured Talks