Question 1

Is HTW a conference?

Accepted Answer

No! Inspired by the "tech week" format in Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, HTW is a week of 50+ individual events. Events are hosted across Honolulu by local and global leaders and companies connected to Hawaii's tech ecosystem. While most events are 1-3 hours, there have been multiple summits and conferences that are held during the week.

Question 2

Who attends HTW?

Accepted Answer

HTW has a local and global network of tech talent from founders and investors to engineers, industry executives, and leading students and creators. Attendees come from both Hawaii's local tech ecosystem and visitors from the mainland US and internationally, creating a unique blend of local and global perspectives. See our 2026 Report for more info.

Question 3

I've signed up for HTW updates, what happens next?

Accepted Answer

Awesome – that's the first step! Once you register for updates from HTW, we'll send you updates on key announcements and the calendar release date. Once the calendar of events is released, you can sign up for the individual events you want to attend put on by HTW event hosts. You do not have access to individual events until you have signed up for them specifically.

Question 4

Who organizes HTW and events during the week?

Accepted Answer

Individual events during the week are hosted by the companies, founders, investors, engineers, executives, and other partners and their organizations across our ecosystem. HTW organizes a few of the major events during the week. HTW was originally seeded by Aloha Equity with support from partners across the tech ecosystem.

Question 5

How does my company host an event during the week?

Accepted Answer

Start with the Event Host FAQ & Guide in the handbook for hosting responsibilities, the event-fit rubric, and submission requirements. Use the planning template to prepare your event. Event submissions for HTW 2026 closed on July 31; sign up for updates about future editions.

Question 6

What's the difference between an event host and a HTW sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Event Hosts put on individual events during the week and are responsible for their planning, costs, and execution. Event hosts are often the sponsors of their individual events, and bring in other sponsors to support those events. HTW Sponsors support the overall operations, marketing, and execution of the week. Their funding powers HTW to the benefit of the entire ecosystem including event hosts. In addition to supporting the overall week, these sponsors often are Event Hosts themselves. HTW provides special branding, marketing, and unique access and support to sponsors.

Question 7

Do you have speaker applications for HTW?

Accepted Answer

HTW doesn't have a traditional speaker application like legacy conferences since events are hosted by individual organizations. The best way to secure a speaker spot is to host an amazing event, or reach out to an existing event host and partner with them.

Question 8

I'm flying in for the week. Where should I stay?

Accepted Answer

We recommend staying in Waikiki or Ala Moana for easy access to HTW events across Honolulu. See the Travel page for the latest stay guidance and hotel partner updates.

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Is HTW a conference?

Who attends HTW?

I've signed up for HTW updates, what happens next?

Who organizes HTW and events during the week?

How does my company host an event during the week?

What's the difference between an event host and a HTW sponsor?

Do you have speaker applications for HTW?

I'm flying in for the week. Where should I stay?

Looking for something else?

Event Hosts

Sponsors & Partners

Creators

Volunteers

Is HTW a conference?

Who attends HTW?

I've signed up for HTW updates, what happens next?

Who organizes HTW and events during the week?

How does my company host an event during the week?

What's the difference between an event host and a HTW sponsor?

Do you have speaker applications for HTW?

I'm flying in for the week. Where should I stay?

Your questions.
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Your questions.
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