Building Hawaiʻi's Space Future - Demo Day • Ecosystem Mixer • Recruitment Lunch

​Join us for an afternoon celebrating Hawaiʻi's growing space and dual-use innovation ecosystem. Learn about MEDB's Space programs and opportunities to get involved, hear from local entrepreneurs during a panel discussion, connect with investors and innovators over lunch, and build new partnerships at MEDB SPACE's networking mixer.

​Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, researcher, investor, industry professional, or simply curious about Hawaiʻi's space future, this event is an opportunity to explore innovations, career pathways, and collaborations shaping the next generation of aerospace in Hawaiʻi.

​LOCATION:

​Quiora (restaurant) located on the Lobby Level of the Ritz Carlton Residences at 383 Kalaimoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96815

​PARKING:

• ​Free 4-hour valet parking provided by the Ritz Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach. Parking and Lunch will be provided for free but please bring a cash tip for the valet.

​AGENDA:

​10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Arrivals & Check-In

​11:00 a.m. sharp — Welcome
Leslie Wilkins, President & CEO, MEDB

​11:05 a.m.– 11:15 a.m. — MEDB BusinessSPACE
Katie Taladay, Director of STEM Talent and Ecosystem Development, MEDB

​11:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. — MEDB WorkSPACE
Yosef Onodera, Director of Strategic Growth, MEDB

​11:25 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. — Space Industry Panel & Q&A
Moderated by Daron Nishimoto, Chief Growth Officer, EO Solutions

​Panelists:

• ​Matthew Lugo, Privateer Space

• ​Bernard Mendez, BlackSand Solutions

• ​Kevin Hause, Rhea Space Activity

• ​Matthew Leonard, Aloha Autonomy

​12:00–1:00 p.m. — Lunch Mixer

• ​Buffet Lunch by Quiroa will be provided