What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting on October 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is hybrid — you can attend in person at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kakaako or join online via Zoom. Key topics include:

• Mission and Vision Update — reviewing and possibly updating HTDC's core purpose and goals
• 5-Year Strategic Plan — long-range direction for the organization
• Ocean Tech Strategy — a focused plan around ocean-related technology development in Hawaii
• 1-Year Operating Plan — near-term priorities and activities for the organization
• FY2028 Legislative Priorities — identifying what the agency will ask the state legislature to support or fund
• Executive Director's Report — an update from HTDC leadership on current activities

Decisions Expected

The board may take formal votes on several items, including:

• Approving minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting
• Adopting or updating the Mission and Vision statement
• Approving the 1-Year Operating Plan
• Setting FY2028 Legislative Priorities

Who Should Pay Attention

• Technology entrepreneurs and startups in Hawaii who rely on HTDC programs and funding
• Ocean technology businesses and researchers interested in the new ocean tech strategy
• Anyone interested in state technology policy and how Hawaii plans to grow its tech economy
• Community members who want to weigh in — written testimony can be emailed to testimony@htdc.org