Hawaii Pacific Export Council

03/04/2026

Proud to support East Meets West 2026 and the Startup World Cup Hawaiʻi Regional! Blue Startups

Use promo code EMWPROMO to save $100 on tickets.

Here are some of the world-class innovators and leaders on the schedule at East Meets West (EMW) featuring the Startup World Cup Hawaii Regional:

Tim Draper — Iconic Silicon Valley venture capitalist and angel investor in Tesla, Skype, and Coinbase
Pa`a Sibbett — Co-creator of the Apple TV+ series "Chief of War"
Maya Rogers — President and CEO of Tetris, scaling one of the most recognized brands in the world
Tey Bannerman — Human centered AI strategist at McKinsey & Company, shaping the future of responsible AI
Alex Fielding — Leader and entrepreneur in the space and robotics industries at Privateer Space and Orbital Insight
Brent Freeman — Founder of Alchemy of Joy, entrepreneur focused on human flourishing and leadership
Miki Hardisty — Co-founder and CEO of Olelo Intelligence, building AI driven insights for enterprises
Henk Rogers — Tetris and Blue Planet Alliance, leading global renewable energy transformation
Bill Reichert — Legendary early stage investor and General Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures
Chenoa Farnsworth — Managing Partner at Blue Startups, one of the most influential investors in Hawaii
Richard Hua — Founder of EPIQ Leadership Group, pioneering emotional intelligence for executive teams

…and many more shaping the future of tech and innovation across the Pacific.

Day 1 — Summit Day (April 8)
Private. Curated. Meet the Drapers.
Outdoor experiences. Roundtables. Affinity dinners.

Day 2 — Conference Day (April 9)
High energy main stage. Global keynotes.
Featuring the Startup World Cup Hawaii Regional

Don’t miss this chance to hear from these incredible speakers and build meaningful relationships that lead to real outcomes.

East Meets West 2026
April 8 to 9, 2026
Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
www.emwhawaii.com

Join us at EMW! Register Now.
(Early Bird pricing ends March 9th)

Hawaii's premier tech conference. Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and global thought leaders.

01/13/2026

This is what innovation in Hawaiʻi looks like. Proud to support EMW 2026 and the community driving tech and venture across the Pacific. Mark your calendars for the 2026 edition on April 8-9.

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12/23/2025

Looking to learn more about entrepreneurship in Hawaiʻi or explore the innovation shaping our local business community? The Hawaiʻi Entrepreneur Awards Gala is the entrepreneur event of the year. Join HVCA for an inspiring evening celebrating this year’s honorees and meet the rising entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders driving innovation and economic growth across Hawaiʻi. Learn more and purchase tickets at hvca.org.

02/28/2025

Join Us at East Meets West on April 16!

Get ready for an unforgettable day featuring an amazing lineup of speakers, top VC attendees, pitch competition action, and so much more.

Save 25% on conference-only tickets with code: EMWpromo
Sign up now at emwhawaii.com

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02/13/2025

Join HVCA in celebrating and recognizing this year's honorees at the 25th Annual Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards! This annual awards has always been a key event bringing together the entrepreneurs, investors, individuals and organizations who support innovation and economic development in Hawaii. You won't want to miss this milestone event! Visit hvca.org to learn more and purchase your tickets today.

10/25/2024

We’re excited to support Mana Up Hawaii Showcase 2024 for two amazing days of shopping and entertainment events! 🌺

Tune in to the global livestream on Sunday, October 27, at 3 PM HST on Facebook Live or 8 PM HST on Hawaii News Now. Featuring live shopping, performances by Haku Collective Artists to Watch, and co-hosts Meli James and Kaipo Dudoit! Register at ManaUpShowcase.com and you’ll be automatically entered to win dozens of free giveaways!

Then, join us in-person on November 7 for a Signature Celebration + Marketplace at Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana. Shop 60+ local vendors, enjoy food and drinks, and catch live music by Justin Kawika Young and Haku Collective musicians! 🎶

Learn more, register for giveaways, and buy tickets at ManaUpShowcase.com.

10/15/2024

HPEC is excited to invite you to our free “Export Day 2024” on Friday, October 25th from 2:00-5:00 PM! It will take place at Foreign Trade Zone #9 at the Homer Maxey International Trade Center, Pier 2.

Joining us will be key stakeholders in the Hawaii export chain, including companies that export products and services, government, academia, and many others.

The address is 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu 96813. Registration is required and free to exporters and export-supporting organizations. Please register through the Eventbrite link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/export-day-2024-tickets-1038596599387?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/20/2024

Webinar: Export Documentation & Logistics Series - 10 part Webinar Series
May 6 - 28, 2024 | All Sessions 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST | Virtual
Register Here: https://events.trade.gov/en/ExportDocumentationandLogisticsWebinarSeries-9884-/

Webinar Topics:
- Export Documentation Awareness Training
- Logistics Knowledge Session related to Sales & Marketing
- How VAT can affect your International Shipments
- INCOTERMS for U.S. Exporters
- Buy America: Demystifying the Complexities of the Buy American, Made in USA, and Build Back better Legislation
- FTA's Qualifying your Product and Documenting Origin
- Canada Documentation and Logistics Overview
- Product Valuation Considerations
- Mexico Documentation and Logistics Overview
- Export Compliance Considerations for your Shipping Department

The webinars will feature USG and private sector experts, who will present on a multitude of export documentation and logistics topics. This webinar series features topics relevant for both the new and seasoned export professionals.

The webinar series will cover a diverse range of introductory topics, including: classifying your products; export documents; their function and preparation; terminology; common problems with preparation and processing of export documents; and resources available to exporters..

Who should attend?

Shipping personnel
Sales and Service Department
Logistics Specialists
Anyone whose responsibilities include international transactions

Cost:
We invite you to customize the 10 part webinar series according to your training needs. You can join individual webinars or the entire series
$300 for the entire webinar series (all 10 webinars)
$30 each individual webinar

Questions:
Please contact Anthony Sargis, [email protected]

02/21/2024

This year East Meets West will be featuring:
- Keynote speakers include Chris Yeh (co-author of Blitzscaling with Reid Hoffman), Yiying Lu (creator of the Twitter "Fail Whale" image), and Greg Shepard (serial entrepreneur with multiple exits)
- Overarching Theme: Artificial Intelligence
- Breakouts: Entrepreneur's Boot Camp, Travel Tech, and Sustainability
- East v. West pitch competition
- VC one-on-one opportunities for founders

Get your tickets now at eastmeetswest.co

02/21/2024

We're so excited for this year's East Meets West event with Blue Startups happening March 14-15 in Honolulu, HI! As part of our network you can use our discount code 'EMWpromo' for 25% off tickets! This is THE Tech and Innovation event of the year in Hawaii. There will be amazing international speakers, hot topic breakout sessions, and great networking. You won't want to miss it. Get your tickets today at eastmeetswest.co

02/21/2024

Do you or someone you know have a local product company that has the potential to grow into something bigger? Our friends at Mana Up Hawaii are searching for Hawai‘i’s next 10 product companies to join their 6-month accelerator program designed for rising entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses & scale their products to global markets! Mana Up is a Hawai‘i-based initiative that aims to help expand the economy and create jobs for locals.

These companies will join the 9th cohort and get to take advantage of these resources:

1. high-impact sales opportunities

2. tackle operational challenges

3. develop executive leadership & much more!

Want to learn more before applying to the program? Join one of Mana Up’s info sessions: Virtual: Tuesday, February 13 from 2-3 PM

In-Person at Mana Up HQ: Thursday, February 15 at 4:30 PM

Head to manauphawaii.com now to secure your spot!

02/13/2024

We're so excited for this year's East Meets West event with happening March 14-15 in Honolulu, HI! As part of our network you can use our discount code 'EMWpromo' for 25% off tickets! This is THE Tech and Innovation event of the year in Hawaii. There will be amazing international speakers, hot topic breakout sessions, and great networking. You won't want to miss it. Get your tickets today for early bird pricing. Visit https://eastmeetswest.co/ for tickets and details.

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