# East Meets West Hawai'i

> East Meets West (EMW) is Hawai'i's premier tech conference, connecting founders, investors, and innovators from across the Pacific in Honolulu.

EMW brings together a curated community of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, operators, and Hawai'i leaders for a multi-day program of keynotes, roundtables, pitch competitions, and cultural experiences. The event is hosted annually and centers on bridging the U.S. mainland, Asia, and the Pacific through Hawai'i.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of East Meets West Hawai'i, the mission, hosts, and the upcoming event.
- [Apply](/apply): Apply to attend the conference or join the cohort.
- [Speakers](/speakers): Directory of speakers across all years of EMW.
- [Archive](/archive): Past editions of EMW including speakers, photos, and video highlights.
- [Nalu Summit](/nalu): Information and waitlist for the Nalu Summit.

## EMW 2026

- [EMW 2026](/2026): Main hub for the 2026 conference program.
- [2026 Program](/2026/program): Printable single-page program guide.
- [2026 Schedule (Reception)](/2026/reception): Reception day agenda.
- [2026 Schedule (Summit)](/2026/summit): Summit day agenda.
- [2026 Schedule (Conference)](/2026/conference): Conference day agenda.
- [2026 Speakers](/2026/speakers): Speakers confirmed for 2026.
- [2026 Sponsors](/2026/sponsors): 2026 sponsors and partners.
- [2026 Partners](/2026/partners): Strategic and community partners for 2026.
- [2026 International Partners](/2026/international): International partner organizations.
- [2026 Venues](/2026/venues): Conference venues and locations.
- [2026 Startups](/2026/startups): Featured startups at EMW 2026.
- [2026 Activities](/2026/activities): Activities and experiences during the week.
- [2026 Hosts](/2026/hosts): Host organizations and people behind EMW 2026.

## Optional

- [Survey](/2026/survey): Attendee post-event survey.
- [Promo Portal](/promo): Shareable promotional assets for partners and speakers.