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Please 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.
The 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:
10:00 a.m. – Welcome and Keynote
10:30 a.m. – Advanced Manufacturing in Defense Panel
- CAPT Richard Jones,The Forge, U.S. Pacific Fleet (Invited)
- CAPT Ryan McCrillis, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
- CW5, Anthony Gravely, U.S. Army
- MAJ Joshua Ray, U.S. Marines
11:20 a.m. – Break
11:30 a.m. – Building Workforce Through Education Panel
- Karen Lee, Chancellor, Honolulu Community College
- Clint Hall, President, BG Workforce
- Keith Hayashi, Superintendent, Hawai’i Dept. of Education
- Brennon Morioka, Dean, University of Hawai’i College of Engineering
- Chad Walton, Interim Vice President for Research & Innovation, University of Hawai’i
12:20 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Public/Private Partnerships Spotlight
- US Army/BG Workforce Solutions
- Par Hawaii/Bear Machinery
- Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All (MEERA) Program & Aliamanu Middle School
- US Marine Corps/Gtscientific
2:00 p.m. – Closing
Tickets 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.
Please register by March 11, 2026 to secure your seat.
We look forward to welcoming you for an informative and engaging event in Hawai’i!