What's Being Discussed

• Approval of past meeting minutes from the April 28 and May 14, 2026 board meetings.
• Officer elections — the board will select officers for leadership positions.
• Designating a board representative to serve on the NELHA (Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority) Board.
• Five-Year Strategic Plan — the board will discuss and gather input on HTDC's long-term direction and goals.
• Executive Director's Report — an update from HTDC's top staff member on current operations and activities.
• General announcements.

Decisions Expected

• A vote to approve minutes from two previous meetings.
• A vote to elect officers to lead the board.
• A vote to appoint a board member as HTDC's representative to the NELHA Board.
• Possible discussion and direction-setting on the Five-Year Strategic Plan, though a final vote may not occur at this meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Technology entrepreneurs and startups in Hawaii who may be affected by HTDC programs and funding priorities.
• Business owners and innovators interested in how the state supports economic development through technology.
• Anyone curious about HTDC's future direction under the new five-year strategic plan.
• Hawaii residents who want to understand how state resources are being used to grow the tech economy.

The meeting runs from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026. You can attend in person at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Honolulu or join via Zoom. Written testimony can be emailed to testimony@htdc.org.