3rd annual Hawaiʻi-Made Conference launches Tuesday

The third annual Hawaiʻi-Made Conference will be held Tuesday, May 20, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

This year’s conference aims to bring together food and beverage manufacturers and supply chain partners to learn from industry experts about who to sell to, which Hawaiʻi-made products perform best and effective strategies for promotion and sales—with the ultimate goal of expanding their businesses beyond Hawaiʻi.

Hosted by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s Business Development and Support Division, the full-day event will follow the theme “I Ka Mākeke – Going to Market.”

The luncheon keynote will be delivered by Meli James, co-founder of Mana Up, a local accelerator program designed to diversify the local economy and build the state’s next generation of consumer brands. James will present what makes Hawai‘i-made brands successful, what the trade and consumers look for and how local companies can better position themselves to scale.

The conference will also offer structured networking and facilitated opportunities for attendees to engage with speakers, collaborate with peers and explore partnerships that strengthen Hawai‘i’s local economy.

The registration fee is $50 for Oʻahu-based attendees and $25 for Neighbor Island-based attendees. To learn more and sign up, click here.