HONOLULU (KHON2) — As Hawaiʻi seeks to find its footing in a post-tourism world, state, community and business leaders are coming together to stimulate and develop more opportunities in technology. And the TRUE Initiative is determined to bring opportunities and access to Hawaiʻi’s residents.
The Fourth Annual Hawai‘i AI and Cloud Innovation Summit will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Presented by Google and hosted by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, the one-day conference brings together government, education and private sector leaders to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping Hawai‘i’s workforce, government services and business operations.
Hawai‘i’s tech transformation
Governor Josh Green, M.D. called the event a way to move forward together.
“AI has the potential to significantly improve the way we work, serve and grow,” Gov. Green said. “This conference offers an opportunity for Hawai‘i’s leaders to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for a tech-forward future that supports our local economy and communities.”
James Kunane Tokioka, director of DBEDT, said this summit is not just about ideas.
“AI and cloud technology are changing the way we do business,” Tokioka said. “This event is about giving people the information and tools they need to improve operations, save time and deliver better services. It’s also a chance to hear directly from experts and connect with others who are already using this technology in their work.”
A focus on action
Christine Sakuda, Hawaii’s Chief Information Officer, will deliver the opening keynote. She will speak on a roadmap for AI in state services to highlight tools that support everything from disaster response to permit processing as a means to reach all communities.
Throughout the day, sessions will offer live demonstrations, expert insights and hands-on training in security and automation. The summit will feature speakers from across Hawai‘i and the continental U.S. that include professionals from the University of Hawai‘i, the Small Business Development Center and multiple government agencies.
You can click here for more information and to register for the event.
Government employees can attend for free, but space is limited. There is a general admission fee of $25 and includes lunch for the general public.