ClaudeCon: OpenSourceHawaii Mixer
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# β ClaudeCon: OpenSourceHawaii Mixer β The PaperChaseWebb Network
Saturday, March 28 Β· 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM
Hiking Hawaii Cafe πΊ | Waikiki, Honolulu
Coffee, code, founders, open source, and good conversations in Honolulu β ClaudeCon is where Hawaii builders connect.
ClaudeCon is a relaxed Saturday builder mixer hosted by The PaperChaseWebb Network in collaboration with OpenSourceHawaii π» and Hiking Hawaii Cafe πΊ.
This gathering brings together entrepreneurs, developers, creators, open-source contributors, and curious minds who want to connect, collaborate, and share what theyβre building.
Think of it as part community coworking session π», part networking mixer π€, and part open-source hangout π β centered around startups π, software π», AI tools π€, creative ideas π¨, and internet-native projects π‘.
Whether youβre building a company, contributing to open source, exploring artificial intelligence, experimenting with a side project, or simply looking to meet interesting people in Hawaiiβs growing tech ecosystem π΄, ClaudeCon is a welcoming place to plug in.
No slides. No pressure. Just coffee β**, builders** π»**, open-source energy** π**, and good conversations** π¬**.**
These sessions are intentionally casual and designed to encourage organic conversation, collaboration, and momentum.
π What to Expect
During ClaudeCon you can:
β’ π€ Meet founders, developers, creators, and builders
β’ β Grab coffee and connect with the local community
β’ π» Work on your own project in a collaborative environment
β’ π€ Talk startups, AI, automation, coding tools, and product ideas
β’ π Connect with members of the OpenSourceHawaii community
β’ π‘ Share ideas, get feedback, and find collaborators
β’ π Explore new projects, partnerships, and opportunities
Some people come to network.
Some come to cowork.
Some come to talk through an idea or show off what theyβre building.
All of that is welcome.
π₯ Why ClaudeCon?
ClaudeCon is the social, community side of the builder ecosystem β a place to keep the energy going, meet the people behind the projects, and turn online conversations into real-world momentum.
Whether you joined Claude Code / Codex 101 the night before or youβre just stopping by for the first time, youβre welcome here π
π Community Programs
ClaudeCon is part of a broader community ecosystem that includes:
β OpenHours
Casual coworking sessions for builders, founders, and curious minds.
π¦ OpenClaw
Builder meetups focused on open source, AI, startups, and software development.
π€ Claude Code / Codex 101 Workshops
Hands-on sessions where participants learn to build and deploy real applications using modern AI coding tools.
π¦Ύ Future community events and founder gatherings
Low-pressure spaces to meet collaborators, exchange ideas, and stay in motion.
β° Typical Flow of the Meetup
This is a flexible community mixer rather than a rigid agenda.
11:00 AM β Arrival / Coffee / Introductions β
Members arrive, grab coffee, settle in, and meet others attending the session.
11:30 AM β Builder Conversations π¬
Informal discussions around:
β’ π startups and entrepreneurship
β’ π€ AI tools and automation
β’ π» software and open-source development
β’ π product ideas and internet projects
β’ π‘ personal builds and side quests
12:00 PM β Project Time / Community Coworking π§βπ»
Attendees work on projects, talk through ideas, exchange feedback, and connect with others in the room.
1:00 PM+ β Open Networking π€
People continue collaborating, working, or meeting new attendees.
Youβre welcome to stay for the full session or drop in for part of it.
π What to Bring
β’ π» A laptop if you want to work on something
β’ π€ Curiosity and openness to meeting new people
β’ π‘ Optional: a project, idea, repo, or problem you want to share
π₯ Who Should Attend
This meetup is great for:
β’ π founders and entrepreneurs
β’ π¨βπ» developers and engineers
β’ π open-source contributors
β’ π€ AI enthusiasts and tinkerers
β’ π¨ creatives and builders
β’ π΄ digital nomads visiting Hawaii
β’ π‘ curious beginners who want to plug into the community
You donβt need to be an expert β just someone interested in building, learning, and connecting with others.
π Location
Hiking Hawaii Cafe πΊ
Waikiki, Honolulu
The cafe provides a welcoming environment for coffee β, conversation π¬, and collaboration π€.
π About the Community
The PaperChaseWebb Network is a founder-led community focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, open-source collaboration, and emerging technology.
Together with OpenSourceHawaii π» and Hiking Hawaii Cafe πΊ, the goal is to create spaces where ambitious people can share knowledge, build relationships, and turn ideas into real projects.
If youβre interested in technology π»**, startups** π**, AI** π€**, open source** π**, or meeting other builders in Hawaii** π΄, ClaudeCon is a great place to plug in.
Come say hello. π
