2026
ABOUT
Sessions focus on practical career skills such as resumes, portfolios, and interviewing, along with professional growth and candid conversations about navigating the tech industry as local talent and underrepresented professionals.
Talks are open to the public and offered on a sliding scale to ensure accessibility for our Hawaiʻi community.
>600
speaker series registrations
23
sessions to date
4.9/5
average ratings for speaker sessions
30+
volunteer speakers from companies like amazon, linkedin, block, and more
THE EVENT
What To Expect
Talks, Workshops, and Panel Discussions with industry professionals rooted in Hawaiʻi
Insights on job search, career transitions, and real-world challenges
Culturally grounded discussions on leadership, identity, and innovation
Who It's For
Early career job seekers
Current technologists looking to upskill
Career changers exploring new pathways
Community members who want to grow and give back
Previous Workshops
Navigating the Tech Recruitment World
How to be a Software Engineer’s Favorite Designer
Design Systems in the AI era: Live Build Workshop
Keep the Receipts. How To Track Your Wins And Get the Raise.
Storytelling for Impact: Testimonial Training with Trung Lam and Sonia Romero
Demystifying AI Agents with Mathew Goldsborough
and more!
SPEAKERS
This work is only possible through the support of partners who believe in building a tech ecosystem that reflects local values, diverse voices, and real opportunity.
Your Sponsorship Helps:
Helps fund our in-person sessions
Offer high-quality documentation and amplification of each session
Keep events accessible to our broader community
Your Benefits:
Brand visibility across our marketing channels (IG, LinkedIn, website)
Recognition on event materials and shoutouts during sessions
Direct connection to Hawaiʻi’s rising tech talent
For partners who want to support the mission and be part of the conversation.
Includes:
Logo featured on our website and closing slides of the panel
Group thank-you post on social media
Invitation to attend and engage in sessions
community sponsor $1000
supporting sponsor $2500
Mid-tier sponsorship with strong brand presence and community engagement.
Includes:
Logo on website, registration pages, and select event slides
Shoutout in select social media and newsletter promotions
Verbal recognition at one featured session
Invitation to attend our networking events + opportunity to connect with local talent
Optional: Opportunity to provide giveaways or resources to attendees
presenting sponsor $5000
The primary partner of the series, with premium visibility throughout.
Includes:
“Presented by [Your Org]” on all event materials and promotions
Co-branded social media shoutouts throughout the series
Logo placement on website, event registration pages, and at all sessions
Verbal recognition at each session
Opportunity to host a featured event or session as part of the series
Priority access to our intern network and talent pipeline (if applicable)
Optional: Opportunity to include branded materials at in-person events
View Sponsorship Packet
Support our work
We’re actively seeking mission-aligned sponsors who care about workforce development, DEI, and investing in local leadership.