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SUMMARY:19th Annual Hawaii Government Contracting Forum
DESCRIPTION:This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to learn how to collaborate with City\, State\, and Federal Government contracting agencies. Participants will receive valuable information and technical assistance\, and have the chance to engage in one-on-one meetings with agency representatives.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/19th-annual-hawaii-government-contracting-forum/
LOCATION:Honolulu Country Club\, 1690 Ala Puumalu Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96818\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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SUMMARY:Pacific Tech Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hawaiʻi’s geographic location in the middle of the Pacific makes it an ideal location for emerging technologies to take hold and grow as well as a critical piece in U.S. military strategic operations. Pacific Tech 2024 will feature America’s Seed Fund Program Managers\, Contracting Officers\, Technology Scouts from multiple Combatant Commands\, WERX Program Managers\, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Government Representatives\, and Prime contractors seeking small business partners. This conference will focus on connecting small businesses with government and private opportunities to bring their technology to market to solve critical national challenges\, including innovative solutions for our warfighters. \nThe Pacific Tech 2024 Conference\, powered by the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and in part by the Small Business Administration (SBA)\, brings to Hawaiʻi a wide array of expert speakers to focus on the challenges of the Indo-Pacific Region\, as well as the opportunities\, including emerging industries like space and agtech. \nThis year’s conference will take place from October 27 (VIP Reception)\, 28-29 (conference) in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. Approximately 200 attendees from Pacific region as well as federal agency representatives are expected to participate. \nWHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?\nSmall and medium size companies: \n-Looking for non-dilutive funding for innovation\, research & development\n-That want to work with the federal government\n-That want to partner with a prime contractor\n-Looking for other funding opportunities\, including venture capital\, contracting\, prize challenges\, and more\n-With innovative solutions looking for government customers
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/pacific-tech-conference/
LOCATION:Hawaii Convention Center\, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advanced Manufacturing in Hawai'i
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 13\, 2026 | 10 am – 2 pm HST \nPrince Waikiki Hotel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for Advanced Manufacturing in Hawai’i\, an event highlighting the current and emerging programs across the Department of War and Hawai’i’s commercial sector. \nThe event will bring together industry leaders\, innovators\, and partners to explore advanced manufacturing capabilities\, discuss real-world applications\, and connect with organizations supporting defense and commercial needs. The updated agenda for the day includes: \n10:00 a.m. – Welcome and Keynote \n10:30 a.m. – Advanced Manufacturing in Defense Panel \n\nCAPT Richard Jones\,The Forge\, U.S. Pacific Fleet (Invited)\nCAPT Ryan McCrillis\, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard\nCW5\, Anthony Gravely\, U.S. Army\nMAJ Joshua Ray\, U.S. Marines\n\n11:20 a.m. – Break \n11:30 a.m. – Building Workforce Through Education Panel \n\nKaren Lee\, Chancellor\, Honolulu Community College\nClint Hall\, President\, BG Workforce\nKeith Hayashi\, Superintendent\, Hawai’i Dept. of Education\nBrennon Morioka\, Dean\, University of Hawai’i College of Engineering\nChad Walton\, Interim Vice President of Innovation & Research\, University of Hawai’i\n\n12:20 p.m. – Lunch \n1:00 p.m. – Public/Private Partnerships Spotlight \n\nUS Army/BG Workforce Solutions\nPar Hawaii/Bear Machinery\nManufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All (MEERA) Program & Aliamanu Middle School\nUS Marine Corps/Gtscientific\n\n2:00 p.m. – Closing \nTickets are complimentary for military\, federal\, state\, and county employees. General admission is $40 and includes a buffet lunch. Non-hosted parking is available on site. \nPlease register by March 11\, 2026 to secure your seat. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an informative and engaging event in Hawai’i!
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/advanced-manufacturing-in-hawaii/
LOCATION:Prince Waikiki Hotel\, 100 Holomoana Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th Annual Hawaiʻi Cybersecurity Conference\, taking place June 23–24\, 2026\, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu campuses. \nThis free\, in-person conference brings together cybersecurity professionals\, students\, and community members to explore how we can protect our islands from cyber threats. Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry experts and participate in engaging sessions designed to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s cybersecurity landscape. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nExpert Speakers\nHands-on Workshops\nPanel Discussions\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDates: June 23–24\, 2026\nLocation: UH Mānoa & UH West Oʻahu\nFormat: In-person only\nCost: Free to attend\n\nRegistration information will be shared soon.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/4th-annual-hawaii-cybersecurity-conference-2026/
LOCATION:HI
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