About Hawaii Tech Week
Hawaii Tech Week is an annual week of events where the local and global tech community gathers to build relationships, level up, and create opportunity. Founded in 2024, HTW has grown into a 4,500+ person network across Hawaii and global tech hubs.
4,500+
Person Network
3,000+
2025 Attendees
50+
Events During Week
25+
Venues Across HNL
6,000+
Total Registrations
100+
Avg Regs per Event
How the Week Works
HTW produces a small set of anchor events that set the tone for the week — while sponsors and ecosystem leaders independently host 50+ events across 25+ venues, from panels and mixers to product launches and keynotes.
Anchor Events
HTW-Led, Exec Forum & Official Mixer
Sponsor Events
Sponsor-Led, HTW Supported
Ecosystem Events
Community-Led, HTW Calendar
Anchor Events
HTW-Led, Exec Forum & Official Mixer
Sponsor Events
Sponsor-Led, HTW Supported
Ecosystem Events
Community-Led, HTW Calendar
HTW Amplifies the Ecosystem
HTW leads the calendar, marketing, and media for the week — building the Hawaii tech brand while giving every event, host, and sponsor a platform to reach the full network. From the website and newsletter to social channels and video content, HTW coordinates the story of the week before, during, and after.
The Impact of HTW
Since 2024, HTW has helped catalyze real outcomes across the ecosystem:
First angel checks raised by Hawaii-born startups
Dozens of hires and internships placed across startups and industry
Hundreds of thousands in new revenue driven into Hawaii's economy
Millions of dollars deployed in venture and LP investments
Kama'aina abroad reconnected to the local ecosystem
New mentors matched with Native Hawaiian STEM scholars
Founding board of directors recruited for a local women-in-STEM nonprofit
Hundreds of thousands of positive impressions generated for Hawaii tech across social
Multiple companies launched initial products and went live during HTW
Who Participates
HTW brings together people from across Hawaii's tech landscape and those connected to it around the world — from AI and aerospace to energy, finance, government, and education.
Founders, Investors, & Entrepreneurs
Engineers & Tech Professionals
Executives & Industry Leaders
Policymakers & Legislators
Students & Workforce Dev
Founders, Investors, & Entrepreneurs
Engineers & Tech Professionals
Executives & Industry Leaders
Policymakers & Legislators
Students & Workforce Dev
“This wasn't just special, it was transformative.”
Miki Hardisty
Founder & CEO, Olelo Intelligence
“Every one of our fund managers is engaged at HTW.”
Tuan La
HI-CAP, Hawaii's Fund of Funds
“HTW highlights dynamic entrepreneurs combining Big Tech expertise with local innovation and vision.”
Sutanto Widjaja
CIO, Farther Institutional
“A homecoming for Hawaii's tech community.”
Timothy Kamana
Talent Lead, Cedar
“Awesome experiences that accelerate the growth of our next gen leaders.”
Garret Yoshimi
CIO, University of Hawaii
The Sponsor Opportunity
Your brand across every HTW channel. Your own featured event on the calendar. Tickets and presence at the Executive Forum and Official Mixer. Content produced before, during, and after the week.
Brand Placement Across Channels
Your brand is featured across HTW's website, calendar, newsletters, social channels, and video content — from the first announcement through the post-week recap.
Jul 2024–Dec 2025 across HTW channels and key team.
Content & Media Highlights
HTW produces video, photography, and editorial content before, during, and after the week — giving sponsors visibility across channels and a library of assets to use long after the event.
Feature Your Sponsor Event
Every sponsor hosts their own event on the HTW calendar — panels, keynotes, demo days, workshops, and more. HTW provides planning support, website and newsletter placement, and social promotion to reach the full network.
Access & Presence at HTW Anchor Events
Every sponsor receives tickets, brand placement, and VIP access at the two flagship events that anchor the week.
Executive Forum
A 150-person curated, paid event bringing together executive leaders across tech, investment, Hawaii industry, and government. The Forum kicks off the week with fireside chats, cross-industry presentations, and dedicated networking.
+ Official Mixer
The social anchor of the week. 300+ people from across the ecosystem in a high-energy evening event. Sponsors receive tickets, reserved tables, VIP access, and prominent brand presence.
Sponsor Packages
Every package includes brand visibility, content & media highlights, feature of your sponsor event, and access and presence at HTW Anchor events.
Silver
$5,000
8 slots available
- Your logo on the HTW website, calendar, newsletters & annual report
- Dedicated social announcement + interview reel on HTW channels
- Logo in HTW promo & recap videos
- 2 Forum tickets ($600 value) + 2 Mixer tickets
- Your event on HTW calendar, newsletter & socials
Gold
$10,000
3 slots available
- Everything in Silver
- Free venue slot at an HTW partner venue
- Your event featured on the HTW homepage
- Dedicated speaking cut in the HTW recap video
- 15-min fireside chat + promo read at Forum + 4 tickets ($1,200 value)
Presenting Sponsor
$20,000
1–2 slots available
- Everything in Gold
- "Presented by" placement in the HTW homepage hero
- Dedicated newsletter feature + Luma calendar listing
- Fireside Chat at Forum + 8 tickets ($2,400 value)
- Dedicated table + 8 tickets at the Mixer
- Sponsored blog post + recorded podcast-style exec interview published & promoted across HTW channels
Full Package Breakdown
Deadline: Must commit before 4/30 for promo video inclusion.
| Benefit | Silver $5,000 | Gold $10,000 | Presenting $20,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAND PLACEMENT | |||
| Homepage — Logo & Description | Standard | Standard | Top position |
| Homepage Hero — "Presented by" | |||
| Sponsors Page | Standard | Standard | Top position |
| Web Calendar | |||
| Luma Calendar | |||
| Logo in All 2026 Newsletters | |||
| Dedicated Newsletter Feature | |||
| Logo in Annual Report | |||
| Dedicated Sponsor Announcement — Socials | |||
| On-Site Signage at Anchor Events | |||
| Recap Email — Sponsor Mahalo + CTA | |||
| CONTENT & MEDIA | |||
| Promo Video — Logo Bumper | |||
| Interview Reel | |||
| Recap Video — Logo Bumper | |||
| Recap Video — Dedicated Speaking Cut | |||
| Sponsors Mahalo Post | |||
| Fireside Chat — Recorded & Shared in HTW Recap Content | Full dedicated production | ||
| Sponsored Blog Post on HTW Website | |||
| Recorded Exec Interview (Podcast-Style) — Published & Promoted Across HTW Channels | |||
| SPONSOR EVENTS | |||
| Featured Event on HTW Calendar | |||
| Featured Event in HTW Newsletter | |||
| Dedicated Social Post for Your Event | |||
| Featured Event on HTW Homepage | |||
| Partner Venue Slot — FREE | |||
| Dedicated Event Planner | |||
| HTW EVENTS | |||
| Summit Signage & Screens | |||
| Summit Program Inclusion | Name recognition | 15-min fireside chat + custom promo read | Fireside Chat + video |
| Summit Tickets for Your Team and/or Guests | 2 tickets ($600 value) | 4 tickets ($1,200 value) | 8 tickets ($2,400 value) |
| Official Mixer Access | 2 tickets | 4 tickets | 8 tickets |
| Official Mixer Perks | Shared sponsor table | Shared sponsor table | Dedicated table |
BRAND PLACEMENT
Homepage — Logo & Description
Silver
StandardGold
StandardPres.
Top positionHomepage Hero — "Presented by"
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Sponsors Page
Silver
StandardGold
StandardPres.
Top positionWeb Calendar
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Luma Calendar
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Logo in All 2026 Newsletters
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Dedicated Newsletter Feature
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Logo in Annual Report
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Dedicated Sponsor Announcement — Socials
Silver
Gold
Pres.
On-Site Signage at Anchor Events
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Recap Email — Sponsor Mahalo + CTA
Silver
Gold
Pres.
CONTENT & MEDIA
Promo Video — Logo Bumper
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Interview Reel
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Recap Video — Logo Bumper
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Recap Video — Dedicated Speaking Cut
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Sponsors Mahalo Post
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Fireside Chat — Recorded & Shared in HTW Recap Content
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Full dedicated productionSponsored Blog Post on HTW Website
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Recorded Exec Interview (Podcast-Style) — Published & Promoted Across HTW Channels
Silver
Gold
Pres.
SPONSOR EVENTS
Featured Event on HTW Calendar
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Featured Event in HTW Newsletter
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Dedicated Social Post for Your Event
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Featured Event on HTW Homepage
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Partner Venue Slot — FREE
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Dedicated Event Planner
Silver
Gold
Pres.
HTW EVENTS
Summit Signage & Screens
Silver
Gold
Pres.
Summit Program Inclusion
Silver
Name recognitionGold
15-min fireside chat + custom promo readPres.
Fireside Chat + videoSummit Tickets for Your Team and/or Guests
Silver
2 tickets ($600 value)Gold
4 tickets ($1,200 value)Pres.
8 tickets ($2,400 value)Official Mixer Access
Silver
2 ticketsGold
4 ticketsPres.
8 ticketsOfficial Mixer Perks
Silver
Shared sponsor tableGold
Shared sponsor tablePres.
Dedicated tablePackage Notes
Venue space: Partner venue slots at HTW-affiliated venues are available as an add-on for all tiers, subject to availability.
Additional opportunities: Presenting sponsorships for the HTW Hackathon and Official Mixer, and custom content production, are available and scoped separately. Ask us →
Get Involved
Our sponsors don't just support the week — they shape the conversations, connections, and opportunities that come out of it.
— Michael Bennett, Founder