​The HTW Executive Forum is a curated event of ~120 leaders at the cutting edge of tech and it's role in driving forward industry, investing, and Hawaii. Held in beautiful Honolulu as the flagship event of Hawaii Tech Week, the forum is a high-energy event focused on leveling up, building relationships, and creating new opportunities. Speakers are a mix of both local and global leaders in specific areas of tech, industry, investment, and policy.

​The purpose of the forum is to bridge technology and the macro with their strategic application to better ourselves, our companies, and Hawaii. The sessions are fast-paced and topics include the cutting edge of AI, startups, investing, leadership, content, deep tech, personalized health, and more. It's the one-day system update on critical topics for high agency leaders.

​This is a cross industry event that brings leaders together across tech and industry. Attendees include CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and policymakers. Tickets include not only the talks & sessions but coffee, lunch, private reception, select talk transcripts with links to additional reading, and more. Taxes are included in the ticket price. We look forward to seeing you there!

​Registration is invite-or-approval only.

​Forum Agenda

​Note: This is a tentative agenda and subject to change. The final agenda and speakers will be posted in June 2026.

​09:30-10:00 Arrival & Coffee

​10:00-12:00 State of Tech

​These sessions will focus on the foundational shifts occurring in tech ranging from AI to other mission critical areas to companies, markets, and humanity. Select topics in planning include:

• ​The Coming Wave of AI Agents

• ​State of Tech Investment: Dynamics From Angel to Exits

• ​Impact of Robotics on Labor Markets

• ​plus macro, markets, and more...

​12:00-13:00 Lunch

​13:00-15:00 Executive Topics

​These sessions will focus on a curated set of topics that range from leadership principles to executive performance, and shifts in business leverage and distribution. Select talks in planning include:

• ​Code, Content, Capital - How Hawaii Wins

• ​The Shift from Corporate to Creator Driven Content

• ​The Future of Executive Health & Personalized Medicine

• ​plus leadership, talent, and more...

​15:00-15:30 Coffee Break & Networking

​15:30-17:30 Tech X Hawaii

​These sessions will focus on the intersection of tech and Hawaii's most pressing challenges, with a focus on the application of technology and policy to unlock it's full potential. Select talks in planning include:

• ​The State of Hawaii: Obstacle & Opportunity

• ​How Tech Legislation Is Crafted and Passed

• ​The Coming Era of Modular Energy

• ​plus housing, transportation, and more...

​17:30 Evening Networking Reception

• ​Pupus, drinks, and networking time with speakers and fellow attendees.

​19:00 Event Ends

• ​Following the Forum, many will be hosting private dinners around the Honolulu area.

​If you have any questions about the forum, or are interested in partnership or sponsorship opportunities of the HTW Executive Forum or Hawaii Tech Week, please reach out to us at [email protected].