Past Conferences
Past Conferences Highlights
A visual journey through East Meets West conferences from 2014 to 2025, featuring event highlights, milestone celebrations, and the evolution of this premier Hawaii-based startup gathering.
EMW - East Meets West Hawaii started back in 2014. Eleven years later, we're going strong and stepping into a new decade of activities, connections, and collaborations.
East Meets West is a technology and innovation event in Honolulu Hawaiʻi, bringing together entrepreneurs and investors from both sides of the Pacific. This video showcases the highlights from the event, featuring key discussions and networking opportunities.
The first annual East Meets West conference in Honolulu, HI was in 2014. This year at EMW 2024 we celebrated the 10 year anniversary of this international te...
East Meets West is the startup event of the year in Hawaii – bringing together investors and entrepreneurs from Asia, Hawaii and North America. EMW features networking opportunities, panel discussions, and showcases of innovative ideas and businesses.
The East Meets West Venture Panel at San Francisco Tech Week brought together leading voices in global venture and innovation to explore the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. This event highlights insights from industry experts and fosters discussions on the future of startups and investment.
East Meets West 2025 was a record-breaking year, with 444 registered attendees—over 50% investors and startup founders. The energy was electric, the connections made were invaluable, showcasing the vibrant intersection of innovation and investment.
Featured Past Speakers
Featured speakers who have shared insights at East Meets West, bringing together top-tier entrepreneurs and investors bridging Silicon Valley and global markets.
Steve Case is one of America’s best-known and most accomplished entrepreneurs. He is associated with Revolution and is located in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, with a professional network of 95 connections on LinkedIn.
Taiwanese American 13-time Forbes Midas Lister - Top 10 Globally 5 Consecutive Years (2019-2023)
Rebecca Lynn is Co-Founder and Managing Director at Canvas Prime. A five-time Forbes recognized leader, she connects with over 500 professionals in the LinkedIn community.
I’ve spent my entire career working at high-tech startups, and don’t plan on making any… · Experience: Co-author of Blitzscaling · Education: Harvard Business School · Location: Palo Alto · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Chris Yeh’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
