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The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) is pleased to present the Third Annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference - “I Ka Mākeke! – Going to Market!”

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Location: Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Cost: Oahu-based attendees: $50  |  Neighbor Island-based attendees: $25
REGISTER TODAY at our website

Join us for a full-day conference with industry leaders and stakeholders, including manufacturers, retailers, resource partners and elected officials. While this year's focus is on food and beverage manufacturers, we will share insights and actions to benefit all kinds of companies, covering strategies for product development, commercialization and market expansion.

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.

For more information, please see the detailed event schedule here and the list of moderators and panelists here. Download the event flyer here.

Don't miss this opportunity to help your business grow, so REGISTER TODAY!