Future Builders: Leading Hawai'i's Tech Renaissance
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Did you know that Hawai'i has a rich youth robotics scene?
When Hawaiʻi’s robotics teams compete at the world championships, they’re not just building robots—they’re building the skills our islands need. Join us for an afternoon celebrating their achievements and connecting students, job seekers, career-changers, and local companies investing in Hawaiʻi’s tech future. With robot demos!
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10am Tech Job Fair
Connect with Hawai'i companies hiring in software, clean energy, construction tech, and more.
11:30am Pupus by Poke for the People
Musubi, ahi rolls and vegan options from the legendary Poke for the People.
12:30pm Youth Robotics Showcase
Watch Hawai'i's VEX IQ teams demonstrate their championship robots. See the problem-solving, collaboration, and technical skill that took them from Honolulu garages to competing against 800+ teams worldwide.
1:30pm Panel Discussion
Q&A Style Panel for youth robotics leaders, tech mentors and robotics entrepreneurs.
2:15pm Mahalos & Goodbyes
Beach time!
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Our showcase features local robotics startups, teams from Island Robotics and coaches like Jared Haiola, who has guided dozens of Hale'iwa students to VEX IQ World Championships over the past decade. His students don't just learn robotics—they learn to solve problems with limited resources, collaborate under pressure, and build things that work.
Free Admission For Families & Individuals
Bring your kids. Let them see what's possible when Hawai'i's youth get the right tools and mentorship. Let them talk to the teams. Let them imagine themselves building the technology our islands need.
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We will be checking registrations at the door. Keiki are welcome and do not need to be registered for the event. Organizers may refuse entry or remove attendees to maintain a safe environment. Mahalo for understanding.
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