Hawai’i Women in Tech

09/04/2025

Tech Week is almost here! Don’t miss out —make sure you’re registered today!

08/26/2025

Secure your spot now! Visit https://lu.ma/user/HWIT to register for an event!

08/03/2025

Save the Date: Honolulu Tech Week | Sept 8–14, 2025

Hawai‘i Women in Tech (HWIT) is proud to be hosting and co-hosting a powerful lineup of events during this year’s Honolulu Tech Week centered on innovation, leadership, and education.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re bringing to the table:

🌺AI Leadership
🌺AI Education
🌺Wahine in Tech Panel
🌺Wahine Pau Hana

Whether you’re a tech professional, educator, student, or entrepreneur, join us in shaping Hawai‘i’s future in tech.

🎟️ Registration opens soon!

Follow us for updates, speaker announcements, and event links.

05/23/2025

✨ What a night! 🌺 Yesterday’s HWIT Pau Hana: “Harnessing AI for Your Career” was a huge success! We were thrilled to see so many inspiring women coming together to explore the transformative power of AI with insights from our amazing speaker, Jessica Bradford, Director at the Hawaii Center for AI.

Thank you to our incredible hosts at Hub Coworking Hawaii and to everyone who joined our dynamic talk story session with Cynthia Madden, Rani Naidu, and Jaclyn Loo. The energy, connections, and conversations were unforgettable!

Missed it? Mark your calendars for our next event —stay tuned! 🚀✨

04/24/2025

Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and community with fellow women in tech! ✨

📍 Ka Waiwai Ma Mō’ili’ili, Honolulu
🎟️ $15 at the door
🤝 Hosted by & Hawai’i Women in Tech

See you soon! 💖

04/21/2025

🎓 Education That Fits Your Life — with &

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with University of Maryland Global Campus — bringing flexible, career-focused education opportunities to our HWIT members and their families.

Whether you’re looking to grow your skills, start something new, or support a loved one’s journey, this is about making education more accessible — right here in Hawai‘i.

Join us for a free virtual info session on May 14
💻 Tech-Savvy, Life-Ready
Tap the link in bio to learn more and register.

04/03/2025

Hawai‘i Tech Day at the Capitol is happening April 10!

Join us for a full day of tech conversations, connection, and collaboration — co-sponsored by Senator Aquino and Representative Ilagan.

Event Schedule:
10–11 AM:
Empowering Women in Tech
Building a Resilient Technology Workforce for Hawai‘i
Panel featuring industry, government & academic leaders
Location: Capitol Room 309
RSVP: [link in bio]

1–3 PM:
Capitol Connect: Hawai‘i’s Tech Ecosystem
Network with tech professionals, educators & policymakers
Location: Capitol 4th Floor
No registration needed!

Let’s shape the future of tech in Hawai‘i—together.

04/03/2025

Join Hawai‘i Women in Tech on April 10 for “Empowering Women in Tech: Building a Resilient Tech Workforce for Hawai‘i” — a powerful panel during Hawaii Tech Day at the Capitol, co-sponsored by Senator Aquino and Rep. Ilagan.

Leaders from industry, government, and academia will dive into workforce development, partnerships, education access, and funding strategies to grow Hawai‘i’s inclusive tech future.

Panelists:
• Christine Maii Sakuda – Chief Information Officer, State of Hawai‘i
• Lauren Kapoliahi‘iaka Shim – CEO, Aloha AI
• Dr. Olga Boric-Lubecke – Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, UH Mānoa
• Joelle Simonpietri – President, Simonpietri Enterprises, Aloha Carbon, Aloha Fertilizer
• Nicole Cacal – Executive Director, TRUE Initiative & O‘ahu Workforce Dev. Board

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM HST
Location: Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 309
RSVP: [link in bio]

Bonus: From 1:00–3:00 PM, join Capitol Connect on the 4th floor to network with educators, tech pros, and policymakers.

02/20/2025

📢 Exploring different career paths and want to know which one is best for you?

Join us for an enlightening session with Janet Lee, a career development guru and business venture coach, as we explore three distinct workplace environments and discover which one aligns best with your professional aspirations and authentic self!

Bloom and Thrive: Exploring Big Tech vs. Startups vs. Entrepreneurship

📅 March 5th 🕐 12PM - 1PM HST 📍Online

About Janet Lee:
With a rich background in AR/VR marketing at Snap and Meta, early roles in Y Combinator-backed startups, and corporate finance at Apple, Janet is passionate about empowering professionals to excel and make impactful career transitions.

Whether you’re contemplating a shift from corporate to startup or vice versa, this session will equip you with insights to make informed decisions and leap confidently into a workplace where you can truly thrive. Don’t miss this chance to align your career with your aspirations!

Register now to secure your spot!

01/23/2025

https://app.glueup.com/event/the-idea-to-tech-webinar-with-nomiki-petrolla-founder-ceo-of-pds-lab-131090/

Join Nomiki, creator of the world's first product accelerator for women, as she walks you through the steps she teaches non-technical founders on how to bring their ideas to life.