HTW Executive Summit
The HTW Executive Summit is for leaders interested in the cutting edge of tech, capital, and Hawaii. Held in beautiful Honolulu as the flagship event of Hawaii Tech Week, the summit is a high-energy event focused on building relationships, leveling up, and creating new opportunities.
The purpose of the summit is to bridge technology and the macro with their strategic application to better ourselves, our companies, Hawaii and the world. The sessions are fast-paced and topics include 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.
Programming focuses at edge of tech and global trends, an infusion of leadership and foundational principles, and the big technologies with impact on Hawaii (and humanity) from energy to housing. The summit features presentations, fireside chats, off-camera Q&A, and intimate networking opportunities.
This is a cross industry event that ranges from tech founders to corporate executives. Attendees include CEOs, founders, investors, policymakers, and leaders across tech and industry. Tickets include presentations, networking, coffee, catered lunch, talk transcripts with links to additional reading, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
Summit Agenda (Tentative)
NOTE: TIMES, TOPICS, AND SPEAKERS ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
07:00-08:00 Coffee & Networking
State of Macro & AI Talks
These sessions will focus of history, the state of the world in context to technology and geopolitics, and massive shifts on the horizon. Select talks in planning include:
The History of Tech Breakthroughs in 10 Minutes
State of Macro: Multipolarity, Debt Cycles, and the Rise of AI
The Bull to Bear AI Scenarios: Massive Growth or Full Unemployment?
10:00-10:15 Coffee Break
State of Tech & Investment Talks
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 talks in planning include:
The Coming Wave of AI Agents
State of Tech Investment from Angel to Institutional Capital
The Impact of Humanoid Robotics on the Labor Market
A Case for Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet
12:30-13:30 Networking Lunch
Special 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:
Content, Code, Capital - How Hawaii Can Win
The Shift from Corporate to Creator Driven Content
First Principles for Leadership
The Future of Executive Health & Personalized Medicine
15:30-15:40 Quick Break
Hawaii Talks
These sessions will focus on the intersection of tech and our most pressing challenges, with a focus on the application of technology and policy to unlock Hawaii's full potential. Select talks in planning include:
The State of Hawaii: Obstacle & Opportunity
The Coming Age of Modular & Offshore Nuclear
How Tech Legislation Is Crafted and Passed
Housing Abundance: Technology + Incentives Are Key
17:30 Sessions End --> Evening Networking (TBA)