Leadership & Builders

Hawaii Island AI Summit

March 12, 2026 • Arc of Hilo

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Join Hawaii's tech and business community for a day of hands-on Artificial Intelligence workshops, inspiring conversations, and meaningful connections. Walk away with practical AI skills you can use right away.

Hands-On Workshops

Learn by doing, not just listening. Guided by "Ma ka hana ka 'ike."

Local Connections

Network with Big Island's tech and business community.

Practical AI Skills

Take away tools you can use immediately.

Island Style

Pau Hana networking, local food, community aloha.

Choose Your Track

Two paths designed for different professional goals

Builders Track

Build AI Solutions

For developers, engineers, and creators ready to implement Artificial Intelligence in their work.

Featured Workshop

Agentic AI — Automation, agents, and making it real

Leaders Track

Lead AI Adoption

For business owners, managers, and decision-makers exploring strategic AI adoption.

Featured Workshop

Responsible AI — Policies, security, and safeguards

Meet the Speakers

Local leaders driving AI forward in Hawaii

Benson Medina
Benson Medina
Hawaii County
Keynote
Michelle Dumais
Michelle Dumais
Kealani Solutions
Leaders Track
Binil Chacko
Binil Chacko
Hawaiʻi SBDC
Keynote
Mathew Goldsborough
Mathew Goldsborough
NimbleBrain
Builders Track
Ratna Amin
Ratna Amin
Infragarden
Leaders Track
Evan Mendenhall
Evan Mendenhall
Professional AI Agents LLC
Builders Track
Tracie Foglia
Tracie Foglia
Hawaii Employers Council
Talk Story Panel
Paul Dumais
Paul Dumais
Abra Hospitality Inc
Talk Story Panel
Janice Ikeda
Janice Ikeda, MA
Vibrant Hawaii
Talk Story Panel
Nam Vu
Nam Vu
Hawaii Center for AI
Talk Story Panel
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Your Day at the Summit

A full day of learning, connection, and inspiration

11:00 AM

Doors Open

Blessing, registration, and networking

11:30 AM

Keynote Presentations

Insights from influential local leaders

12:15 PM

Lunch

Local kine food and networking

1:00 PM

Workshop Sessions

Choose your track: Builders or Leaders

3:00 PM

Talk Story Panel

AI & the Future of Work — open discussion with panelists

4:00 PM

Pau Hana Networking

Connect with speakers, sponsors, and fellow attendees until 6:00 PM

Our Sponsors & Partners

Mahalo to those making this possible

The Venue

Arc of Hilo

A modern event space in the heart of Hilo, perfect for bringing our island's tech and business community together.

1099 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Arc of Hilo conference space Arc of Hilo garden area Arc of Hilo event setup

Get Involved

Help shape Hawaii Island's AI future

Become a Sponsor

Gain direct visibility with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals.

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Volunteer

Help us create an amazing experience for our island community. Every contribution matters.

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Questions?

The summit is designed for local business owners, entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, managers, and anyone interested in understanding and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their work. Whether you're technical or non-technical, there's a track for you.
Tickets are $50 and include:
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Lunch and talk story
  • Pau hana networking
Register on Luma. Tickets are available now.
Yes, free parking is available at Arc of Hilo. Additional street parking is also available nearby.
Bring a laptop if you're attending the Builders track workshops. Business cards are encouraged for networking. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

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