Bytemarks Café

Today we'll learn about a new documentary on the 100th Battalion, who fought during World War 2. We'll find out how this film project got started and why it is an important story to tell.

We'll find out what key tech initiatives to keep an eye out for. We'll hear how the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation sees 2026 unfolding and what is the best hope for diversifying our economy.

Today we'll learn about news deserts. We'll hear how technology has changed the landscape for news choices and what can be done to improve access to trusted sources.

Today we'll learn about a quick and easy way to request service from the C&C of Honolulu. We'll hear about the new and improved HNL 311 system that allows you to report issues in your community.

Today we'll get an insider's view of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from Brian Moon, chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2026 and learn what new technologies are driving connectivity.

It's that time once again to convene our annual roundtable to review some of the best tech available this holiday season. From productivity tools to being a road warrior, we'll ask our gadget geeks to help fill out your gift list.

Today we'll talk about artificial intelligence and ways of implementing guardrails. We'll find out what forms of governance are effective and how AI safety can be ensured.

Today we'll talk about Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and Aina Stewardship. We'll find out how this program promotes Native Hawaiian stewardship and cultural practices in areas that have lacked historic climate adaptation investments.

Today we'll learn from University of Hawaii astronomers what the comet 3i/Atlas really is. We'll find out where this interstellar traveler came from, what it is composed of and what it is doing in our solar system.

Today we'll catch up with the folks at Purple Maia and learn about the new and improved Purple Prize. We'll find out about the new program called Hulihia Labs where the program cultivates modern tech for people and aina.

We'll find out what's on the 2025 Mana Up Showcase. We'll also hear from a couple of companies that just completed the cohort 10 program and learn what's next for their businesses.

Today we'll find out about the 2025 Hawaii Annual Code Challenge, in its tenth and final year! We'll learn how this statewide hackathon brings together civic technologists along with government and nonprofits to solve pressing problems.

Today we'll find out about the new programs at Elemental Impact. We'll also hear about their new funding program to help startups in energy, industry, food and agriculture, nature, water, and transportation.

Today we'll learn about the progress made for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link. We'll find out what contracts have been signed and what the timeline looks like for the new interisland fiber network.

Today we'll learn about the bi-annual event called the Broadband Hoike. We'll find out what the City and County has planned for this year's Broadband Hoike and get an update on Internet deployment across the state.

Today we'll learn about the Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit. We'll find out how this Google Public Sector conference will help government implement practical AI strategies.

Today we'll learn about a dual-use initiative called Hawaii Wave. We'll find out how this new dual-use incubation program is designed to help Hawaii companies pivot into the U.S. Federal Market.

Today we'll find out about a key initiative that was born out of WSIS called the Internet Governance Forum. We'll find out how the IGF helped to shape the Internet as we know it and what's in store for the next 20 years.

Today we'll learn about an international conference called the World Summit on the Information Society. We'll find out what the future holds for this UN initiative after 20 years of multistakeholder convenings.

Today we'll learn about the 2025 Week of Tech events. We'll find out how the 2nd annual Honolulu Tech Week brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors, educators and more to spend a week sharing projects.

Today we'll learn how web3 technologies can help reduce carbon. We'll talk to a local Hawaii company that has created a tokenized Carbon Credit using blockchain, for use in the ag sector.

Today we'll learn how AI tools get incorporated into an application. We'll talk to the developer of CivicNexus and learn how this application can help you better understand the policy landscape.

Topic: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument hackathon

Today we'll find out about the latest with Technology Readiness User Evaluation or the TRUE Initiative. We'll hear from the new Executive Director and learn what efforts are underway in 2025.

Today we'll find out what's happening in Hawaii's crypto currency scene. We'll learn what initiatives and policies are in place, to take full advantage of Web3 technology advancements.