Bytemarks Café

Today we'll learn how to build a Portable Network Kit. We'll talk to Community Tech New York about the purpose of the PNK and how it helps to build digital resilience.

Today we'll find out how restoration efforts are making a difference on Kahoolawe. We'll talk to Paul Higashino, natural resource specialist with the Kahoolawe island Reserve Commission about his 30 year journey.

Today we'll learn about the Internet Governance Forum and how they engage communities. We'll talk to Ron da Silva about the IGF-USA and how this National IGF acts as a convener for community voice.

With the predominant role of the Internet what is the role for HAM Radio. Especially during the upcoming hurricane season, we will examine the role of amateur radio.

Today we'll learn about the 2026 Week of tech events. We'll find out how the new and improved Hawaii Tech week brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors and educators to advance tech in Hawaii.

Today we'll hear about a new development on the web called Meta Layer. We'll learn from the architects of the Meta Layer how this technology benefits us as participants and when it will be impemented.

Today we'll hear about innovations in music. We'll learn first hand about crafting the message behind hip-hop from Illnomadic.

Today we'll catch up with local company Hohonu, to learn how they are helping climate and environmental mitigation. We'll hear how Hohonu is leveraging predictive AI and observational tools to tackle flooding and the...

Today we'll hear from former Department of Education CIO Brook Conner, about life in academia. We'll find out what inspired him to seek his PhD and what field of study is most intriguing.

Today we'll hear from former Honolulu City CIO Gordon Bruce about his new book. We'll find out what inspired him to write Dragons at the Gate, a true story about cyber security and the Nation-Sate threat.

Today we'll learn about year 2 of the 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 learn about the Data Center Innovation Initiative. We'll hear from Elemental Impact on how the program works and how sustainable data center design can create clean data centers.

Today we'll find out what is in store for Mana Up as they gear up for their 11th cohort. We'll also hear from a couple of their portfolio companies and find out about their product identity and their aspiration for the...

June 12: Makalii Metrics

We'll learn how Stoa tackles civic transparency at the Honolulu county level. We'll talk to the founder about the challenges in creating the app and what plans exist to expand throughout Hawaii.