Bytemarks Café

Today we'll learn about a week long series on AI Safety. We'll talk with members of the AI Safety Awareness Project who are coming to Hawaii to conduct the workshop in April.

Today we'll find out what is planned for the upcoming East Meets West Conference. We'll talk with the organizers of the conference to learn what it truly means to have east meets west, culturally and philosophically.

Today we'll talk about data centers, not the ones on land but underwater. We'll talk to a local company called Deep/C that proposes these data centers can improve ship communications and knowledge retrieval.

Today we'll talk about the Pacific Island Ocean Observing System. We'll find out what technology they use to gather data and how Pacific Island communities can support them.

Today we'll hear about a novel approach to converting salt water to fresh. We'll talk to a company called Marine AgriFutures and learn how they use sea asparagus to create fresh water to grow crops like ogo and rice.

Today we’ll hear about a recent book chronicling Hawaii’s underground music scene.The book is called Local Unrest and it harkens back to the late seventies, at a time, dare I say, was pre-digital.

Today we'll talk about an AI summit happening on the Big Island. It's called the Hawaii Island AI summit and it features Hands-on workshops and Practical Skills you can put to use.

Today we'll hear about recent developments in data centers. We'll find out what Servpac is doing with the increased traffic and compute demands of AI.

February 13 - Olin Legan

Today we'll learn about the Pacific Alliance for Collaboration and Technology Conference. We'll find out how this conference brings together tech companies and finds synergies with potential defense opportunities.

Today we'll catch up with Guy Kawasaki and learn about his new book Signal. We'll hear why this messaging app is critical in keeping your communications private.

Today we'll catch up with the Hawaii Venture Capital Association and learn about their annual Entrepreneurs Awards. We'll hear from some rising entrepreneurs and learn more about their startup success stories and achievements in 2025.

Today we'll learn about a new documentary on the 100th Battalion, who fought during World War 2. We'll find out how this film project got started and why it is an important story to tell.

We'll find out what key tech initiatives to keep an eye out for. We'll hear how the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation sees 2026 unfolding and what is the best hope for diversifying our economy.

Today we'll learn about news deserts. We'll hear how technology has changed the landscape for news choices and what can be done to improve access to trusted sources.

Today we'll learn about a quick and easy way to request service from the C&C of Honolulu. We'll hear about the new and improved HNL 311 system that allows you to report issues in your community.

Today we'll get an insider's view of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from Brian Moon, chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2026 and learn what new technologies are driving connectivity.

It's that time once again to convene our annual roundtable to review some of the best tech available this holiday season. From productivity tools to being a road warrior, we'll ask our gadget geeks to help fill out your gift list.

Today we'll talk about artificial intelligence and ways of implementing guardrails. We'll find out what forms of governance are effective and how AI safety can be ensured.

Today we'll talk about Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and Aina Stewardship. We'll find out how this program promotes Native Hawaiian stewardship and cultural practices in areas that have lacked historic climate adaptation investments.

Today we'll learn from University of Hawaii astronomers what the comet 3i/Atlas really is. We'll find out where this interstellar traveler came from, what it is composed of and what it is doing in our solar system.

Today we'll catch up with the folks at Purple Maia and learn about the new and improved Purple Prize. We'll find out about the new program called Hulihia Labs where the program cultivates modern tech for people and aina.

We'll find out what's on the 2025 Mana Up Showcase. We'll also hear from a couple of companies that just completed the cohort 10 program and learn what's next for their businesses.

Today we'll find out about the 2025 Hawaii Annual Code Challenge, in its tenth and final year! We'll learn how this statewide hackathon brings together civic technologists along with government and nonprofits to solve pressing problems.

Today we'll find out about the new programs at Elemental Impact. We'll also hear about their new funding program to help startups in energy, industry, food and agriculture, nature, water, and transportation.

Today we'll learn about the progress made for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link. We'll find out what contracts have been signed and what the timeline looks like for the new interisland fiber network.

Today we'll learn about the bi-annual event called the Broadband Hoike. We'll find out what the City and County has planned for this year's Broadband Hoike and get an update on Internet deployment across the state.

Today we'll learn about the Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit. We'll find out how this Google Public Sector conference will help government implement practical AI strategies.

Today we'll learn about a dual-use initiative called Hawaii Wave. We'll find out how this new dual-use incubation program is designed to help Hawaii companies pivot into the U.S. Federal Market.

Today we'll find out about a key initiative that was born out of WSIS called the Internet Governance Forum. We'll find out how the IGF helped to shape the Internet as we know it and what's in store for the next 20 years.

Today we'll learn about an international conference called the World Summit on the Information Society. We'll find out what the future holds for this UN initiative after 20 years of multistakeholder convenings.

Today we'll learn about the 2025 Week of Tech events. We'll find out how the 2nd annual Honolulu Tech Week brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors, educators and more to spend a week sharing projects.

Today we'll learn how web3 technologies can help reduce carbon. We'll talk to a local Hawaii company that has created a tokenized Carbon Credit using blockchain, for use in the ag sector.

Today we'll learn how AI tools get incorporated into an application. We'll talk to the developer of CivicNexus and learn how this application can help you better understand the policy landscape.

Topic: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument hackathon

Today we'll find out about the latest with Technology Readiness User Evaluation or the TRUE Initiative. We'll hear from the new Executive Director and learn what efforts are underway in 2025.

Today we'll find out what's happening in Hawaii's crypto currency scene. We'll learn what initiatives and policies are in place, to take full advantage of Web3 technology advancements.

Today we'll find out what is happening to promote geothermal on Hawaii Island. We'll learn about what initiatives are shaping the conversation about alternative energy and the future of Puna GeoThermal Ventures.

Today we'll find out what is in store for Mana Up as they gear up for their 10th cohort. We'll also hear from a couple of their portfolio companies and find out about the value proposition and their aspiration for the program.

Today we'll catch up with the J-Starx companies and see what progress they've made. We'll find out how the Pacific International Center for High Tech Research matched these Japanese companies with US partners to advance cutting edge projects.

Today we'll learn about a tech support network called Hawaii Women In Tech. We'll find out how the organizers seek to close the gender divide and empower more women to succeed in Hawaii's tech ecosystem.

Today we'll learn about an Aina based hackathon called Build4Aina. We'll talk with the organizers to find out what prototypes were built and if there are plans to implement the applications.

Today we'll find out what the Hawaiʻi Energy Conference is about this year. We'll talk with the organizers and learn how 2025 has presented new energy challenges in achieving Hawaiʻi's energy self-reliance.

Today we'll find out what's the latest on the Thirty Meter Telescope. We'll talk with representatives of the TMT to learn what progress has been made and how public sentiment has evolved.

Today we'll delve into the technology investor world. We'll talk with Builders VC to find out what stage of investment they focus on and what companies are on their radar.