Discover how Hawaiʻi is charting a bold course toward a more efficient, responsive, and citizen-centered government through the strategic use of AI, cloud computing, and digital tools. This session will highlight key initiatives, cross-sector partnerships, and the long-term vision for building a resilient and tech-enabled public sector.

Session Recommended for: Government leaders, IT professionals, policymakers, civic tech advocates, and anyone involved in public-sector transformation.

Gain critical insights into Hawaiʻi’s evolving cybersecurity landscape and the strategic playbook guiding the state’s response and recovery efforts through 2025. This session will unpack current threat trends, highlight inter-agency coordination, and explore best practices for building cyber resilience across public and private sectors.

Session Recommended for: IT and security professionals, government agency staff, business leaders, and anyone responsible for safeguarding digital infrastructure and data.

Explore how Hawaiʻi is making data and AI resources more accessible to underserved communities, nonprofits, and local organizations. This session will spotlight collaborative efforts to improve decision-making and empower communities through open access, education, and responsible innovation.

Session Recommended for: Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, educators, government agencies, and anyone interested in inclusive technology and equitable access to innovation.

Public–private partnerships bridge Hawai‘i’s distance, cost, and expertise gaps by pairing technology partners’ cloud and AI capabilities with the SBDC’s trusted, local advisors. Hear Hawai‘i-tested wins from Google and Hawai‘i SBDC moving hundreds of owners from “where do I start?” to adoption, and how SBDC serves as the translation layer so that innovation honors culture. 

Session Recommended for: Small business owners, economic development professionals, chamber leaders, agency staff, and anyone interested in supporting small business modernization through technology.

This session will provide a practical, hands-on guide for vendors looking to win government contracts in Hawaiʻi by leveraging AI tools. Explore how to use AI to streamline the procurement process, from identifying relevant opportunities to crafting compelling proposals. The session will also cover essential strategies for ensuring your AI-powered approach aligns with Hawaiʻi’s unique security policies and procurement rules, including ethical standards, data protection, and bias mitigation. Learn how to use AI to find the right solicitations, analyze requirements, and develop proposals that meet state-specific criteria for transparency and accountability. 

Session Recommended for: Business leaders, government vendors, procurement professionals, consultants specializing in government contracts

Discover how lōkahi (unity and collective purpose) can streamline cross-agency collaboration, modernize systems, and unlock data-driven decision-making across Hawaiʻi’s public sector. This session outlines a practical blueprint for shared standards, interoperable platforms, and public–private partnerships that empower faster services, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for residents.

Session Recommended for: Agency leaders, CIOs/CTOs, program managers, policy makers, enterprise architects, and civic technologists driving government modernization.

Learn how AI is transforming government operations through real-world applications like automating board meeting transcription and summarization. This session will showcase how “Vibe Coding” leverages natural language processing and machine learning to streamline workflows, improve accessibility, and save time for public sector teams.

Session Recommended for: Government staff, IT professionals, and anyone interested in using AI to enhance service delivery and public transparency.

Explore how Hawai’i’s Creative Industries Sector is building a future-ready workforce through practical, scalable approaches to AI literacy. This session will highlight the impacts of AI in the creative industries and showcase use cases that bridge the gap between awareness and real-world application.

Session Recommended for: Educators, workforce development professionals, HR and training leaders, government agencies, and organizations looking to upskill their teams in emerging technologies.

Uncover the evolving landscape of careers in an AI-driven economy and learn how Hawai‘i can prepare its workforce for emerging opportunities. This session will explore key roles, required competencies, and educational pathways needed to align talent development with the demands of AI-integrated industries.

Session Recommended for: Educators, workforce development leaders, HR professionals, and anyone involved in shaping or navigating tech-forward career pathways.

Gain a strategic understanding of today’s cyber threat environment in the Pacific region and how advanced security tools can safeguard mission-critical infrastructure. This session will feature insights into Pacific Command’s evolving threat landscape alongside an overview of Google’s security portfolio, highlighting real-world applications for defense, government, and critical sectors.

Session Recommended for: Cybersecurity professionals, defense contractors, government IT leaders, and infrastructure managers responsible for protecting sensitive systems and operations.

Explore how technology and cross-agency collaboration are reshaping disaster response and recovery efforts to better support survivors throughout their journey. This session will highlight innovations in data sharing, service delivery, and coordinated recovery planning that lead to faster, more compassionate outcomes for communities affected by crises.

Session Recommended for: Emergency management professionals, government leaders, nonprofit partners, and anyone involved in disaster preparedness, response, or recovery.

Dive into the latest advancements in threat detection and incident response with a focused tech talk on Google Security Operations, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) capabilities. This session will showcase how these tools can accelerate threat response, reduce manual workload, and improve visibility across complex environments.

Session Recommended for: Security analysts, government cybersecurity personnel, and organizations seeking to modernize their security operations through automation and intelligent workflows.