**We are excited to announce that this event will be running during Hawaii Tech Week .** More info to come. **Date / Time / Location is tentative**. Please see https://hawaiitechweek.com/ . **Mahalo!**
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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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**Tentative Schedule:**
**10am** *A.I. Hackathon / Workshops / Job mixer (details coming soon)*
**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 ](https://www.friendsofislandrobotics.org/) 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.
**Become a Sponsor** *Reach out!*
Kevin@Oahu.AI
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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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