SAVE THE DATE! EAST MEETS WEST RETURNS APRIL 8-9, 2026
%20(1).png)
presents
The premiere conference bringing startups and investors together from both sides
of the Pacific since 2014
750+
STARTUPS
4,000+
ATTENDEES
350+
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
150+
VC'S
MEET YOUR EMW HOSTS
EMW (East Meets West) is the largest technology and innovation event in Hawaiʻi, hosted by Blue Startups since 2014. We bring together entrepreneurs and investors from both sides of the Pacific to discuss the latest trends in technology, innovation, and investing. EMW features special guest speakers discussing the hot topics in technology, sustainability, travel, and more.
EMW PITCH COMPETITION
EMW pitch competition regional qualifier for the Startup World Cup.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STARTUP WORLD CUP WINNER: MAIVEN ENERGY!
AND RUNNER UP: REEF.AI
2025 SPONSORS
East Meets West is so important because it creates a more collaborative environment, not just focusing on Hawaii, but on the connectivity to other places that can give you leverage and momentum.
-Steve Case | Chairman & CEO, Revolution
2025 PARTICIPATING VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS
Looking for a place to stay during the conference?
Prince Waikiki Hotel
Receive 25% off the Best Available Rate at the Prince Waikiki, valid April 14 -16, 2025. Call (855.622.7558 toll free) or email the Prince Waikiki reservations team (reservations@princewaikiki.com) and mention "East Meets West" to receive this special EMW discount.
%20(1).png)
Blue Startups is a Top 20 Accelerator in the US (Techcrunch) focused on helping scalable technology companies compete on a global scale. With deep domain expertise in technology development and an extensive network in Asia, Blue Startups is a nexus of entrepreneurial activity in Hawai‘i, and between Asia and North America. Blue Startups was founded by Henk Rogers, founder of the Tetris Company and Chenoa Farnsworth of Hawaii Angels in 2012 and has been a full member of the Global Accelerator Network since 2013. Blue Startups is funded by the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, and private investors.