East Meets West 2019

East Meets West is the startup event of the year in Hawaii – bringing together investors and entrepreneurs from Asia, Hawai`i and North America. EMW’19 features amazing international speakers, hot topic breakout sessions, pitch opportunities, and ample networking in a tropical Startup Paradise.

January 31 - February 1 in Sheraton Waikiki

JOIN INFLUENCERS AND INNOVATORS AT EMW'19

ASIAN INNOVATORS

HAWAIIAN PERSPECTIVES

Keynote Speakers

We are bringing the finest industry experts to speak

Moderators

Venture Capital Funds Participating

East Meets West 2019 Event Schedule

Here is an overview of what you will see at EMW19

Jan 31: Urban Interactive - Downtown Honolulu
Feb 1: Conference - Sheraton Waikiki

8 am Various

Networking Activities

Open to all speakers and attendees (limited depending on activity). Options include Diamond Head Hike, Sailboat Cruise, Standup Paddling or City Driving Tour. Sponsored by GAN: Stand Up Paddle Board, Hike (free) - Diamond Head / Koko Head, Keiki O Ka ʻĀina (Kalihi), Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, Travel2Change, Biki bike tour

5 hours

1:30 pm XLR8UH, Elemental Excelerator, Blue Startups

Ecosystem Tour

Open to all attendees - a great way to see whats happening in the Hawaii startup ecosystem.

1 hour

2 pm Hawaii Pacific University

Registration Open

1 hour

3 pm Hawaii Pacific Unviersity

Round Table Discussions

Each round table has a topic that will have a designated thought leader on the subject and other attendees will be able to join in on the discussion.

2 hours

3 pm Hawaii Pacific University

Speaker 1-on-1s

15- minute 1-on-1 meetings with conference attendees (sign up on first come, first serve basis).

2 hours

5 pm Hawaii Pacific University

Opening Party

All attendees of the conference. Kick off reception for East Meets West.

2 hours

8 am Sheraton Waikiki

Registration

1 hour

9 am Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

Welcome

Governor Ige, Chenoa Farnsworth, Maya Rogers

30 minutes

9:30 am Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

Fireside Chat

Hans Tung

Is China Surpassing the US as the Innovators of the World - a discussion with Hans Tung of GGV; Moderator: Casey Lau

30 minutes

10 am Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

Keynote

Patrick Lee

Patrick Lee, Rotten Tomatoes - An Entrepreneur's Journey

30 minutes

10:30 am

Break

30 minutes

11 am Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

Panel

Maya Rogers, Rebecca Lynn, Margot Schmorak, Kendra Ragatz, Holly Liu

Women Investing in Women; Moderator: Maya Rogers, Rebecca Lynn - Canvas Ventures, Margot Schmorak - Hostfully, Kendra Ragatz - Aspect Ventures, Holly Liu - Y Combinator

30 minutes

11:30 am Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

Panel

Amy Brinker, Greg Gaug, Scott Valentino, Lorraine Akiba

Sustainability: Hawaii's Global Leadership; Moderator: Amy Brinker, Daniel Barratt - Volta Charging, Greg Gaug - Ulupono Initiative, Scott Valentino - Pacific Current, Lorraine Akiba - LHA Ventures

30 minutes

12:00 pm Sheraton Waikiki Lanai Room

Lunch

1 hour 30 minutes

1:30 pm Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

3 Simultaneous Talks

Steve Petranik, Meli James, Dawn Lippert, Corey Blake, Tina Fitch, Vassilis Syrmos

Visions From Hawaii - Sector Strengths; Moderator: Steve Petranik, Meli James - Mana Up, Dawn Lippert - Elemental Excelerator, Corey Blake - MWI, Tina Fitch - HobNob, Vassilis Syrmos - Univeristy of Hawaii

1 hour

1:30 pm Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room

3 Simultaneous Talks

Peter Chen, Max Holloway, Dillon Morgan

Innovators and Influencers: The Influencers; Peter Chen - Pixery, Max Holloway - UFC, Dillon Morgan - UNUM

1 hour

1:30 pm Sheraton Waikiki Oahu Room

3 Simultaneous Talks

Pat Riley, Lawrence Hester, Tony Blank, Jesse Middleton

Entrepreneurs Bootcamp - Scaling Up; Moderator: Pat Riley, Lawrence Hester - FareHarbor, Tony Blank - SendGrid, Jesse Middleton - Flybridge Capital

1 hour

2:30 pm Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

3 Simultaneous Talks

Stacy Ferreira, Keoni Lee, Donavan Kealoha, Ian Musson, Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzalez, Herb Lee, Kiana Frank

Visions From Hawaii - Indigenous Innovation; Moderator: Stacy Ferreira, Keoni Lee - Oiwi TV, Donavan Kealoha - Startup Capital Ventures, Ian Musson - Kokiri Startup Accelerator, Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzalez - Kamehameha Schools, Herb Lee - Pacific American Foundation, Kiana Frank - University of Hawaii

1 hour

2:30 pm Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room

3 Simultaneous Talks

Devin Ehrig, Holly Liu, Shelley Zhuang

Innovators and Influencers - Cross Border Innovation; Devin Ehrig - Shadow Factory, Holly Liu - Y Combinator, Shelley Zhuang - 11.2 Capital

1 hour

2:30 pm Sheraton Waikiki Oahu Room

3 Simultaneous Talks

Casey Lau, Eugene Kim, Jeffrey Paine, Oscar Ramos, Elisa Chiu

Entrepreneurs Bootcamp - Going Global; Moderator: Casey Lau, Eugene Kim - Sparklabs, Jeffrey Paine - Golden Gate Ventures, Oscar Ramos - Chinaccelerator, Elisa Chiu - Anchor Taiwan

1 hour

3:30 pm

Coffee Break & Snacks

30 minutes

4 pm Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

Startup Showcase

Chenoa Farnsworth, Hans Tung, John Frankel, Ammar Hanafi, Kendra Ragatz, Stephen Forte, Jim Kim

5 North American Companies and 5 Asia Companies; Moderator: Chenoa Farnsworth. Judges: Hans Tung - GGV Capital, John Frankel - ff Venture Capital, Ammar Hanafi - Moment Ventures, Kendra Ragatz - Aspect Ventures, Stephen Forte - Fresco Capital, Jim Kim - Builders VC

1 hour

5 pm Sheraton Waikiki Molokai Room

Panel

Chenoa Farnsworth, Stephen Forte, Hans Tung, Wissam Otaky, Casey Lau

Bridging East and West: Moderator: Chenoa Farnsworth, Stephen Forte - Fresco Capital, Hans Tung - GGV Capital, Wissam Otaky - Hatcher+, Casey Lau - RISE

30 minutes

5:30 pm Sheraton Waikiki Foyer

Closing Party

1 hour 30 minutes

7:30 pm Rum Fire

After Party

Closing party for conference

Speaking and Sponsorship Opportunities

Be A Speaker

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Join us as a sponsorship partner and increase your visibility in the startup communities across the Asia-Pacific region and Silicon Valley!

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Media Partner

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS

ACCOMODATION INFO

Sheraton Waikiki

EMW19's venue and official partner hotel!

BOOK ROOM

The Modern Honolulu

Best boutique hotel in Hawaii

Book room

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

A Honolulu landmark hotel

Book room

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