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This month’s Welcome to Hawaiʻi Tech Night dives into the deep — literally. Whether you’re a founder, researcher, student, or ocean enthusiast, come be part of a night dedicated to Hawaiʻi’s legacy and future in ocean tech.
Hawaiʻi has always been an ocean innovation leader — long before ocean tech had a name. From the brilliance of wayfinding and loko iʻa (fishponds) to today’s marine robotics and coastal monitoring, our islands have been at the forefront of blending deep knowledge of the ocean with smart solutions.
At Welcome to Hawaii Tech Night: Ocean Edition, we’re celebrating World Ocean Month and honoring that legacy by spotlighting the local founders, researchers, and technologists shaping the next wave of water-based innovation.
We’re also gathering at a pivotal moment. With federal budget cuts threatening key scientific agencies — from the National Science Foundation to NOAA, NASA, NIH, and the Department of Energy — the ripple effects on innovation, research, and public safety will be felt for years to come.
That’s why local action matters more than ever. Join us to connect, learn, and champion ocean solutions rooted in place, powered by community, and built for the future.