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Made in Hawaiʻi 2024 Presents
Immediate solutions to build resilience and expand your markets
Event Schedule
10:30 AM
Registration and Networking with Exhibitors
11:15 AM
Buffet Lunch Begins
12:00 noon
Welcome Remarks by DBEDT Director James Kunane Tokioka
12:15 PM
Presentation of Executive Summary of Made In Hawaiʻi Research Findings
Presenter: Patricia M. Loui, Founder and CEO, Omnitrak Group
12:30 PM
Continue Buffet Lunch with Keynote Remarks, “Amazon Stores, the Story Behind the Growth of Independent Sellers”
Presenter: Bobby Co, Amazon Stores Seller Growth
1:45 PM
Founders Panel by Zoom: Discussion with Shopify Milestone Winner Companies
Facilitated by: Chris Schmicker, Director, Brand Marketing, Shopify
Speakers:
- Kevin Chanthasiriphan, immi
- Carina Chaz, DedCool
- Kate Kim & Mike Holcombe, Caitlyn Minimalist Jewelry
- Robert Metcalf, May Lindstrom Skin
3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions by Company Level
Beginner
Starting E-Commerce: Getting Started, Key Considerations, and Scaling
Facilitated By: Bobby Co, Amazon Stores Seller Growth
Intermediate
Mastering E-Commerce: Proven Growth Strategies Across Social, Digital and More From Successful Founders
Facilitated By: Chris Schmicker, Director, Brand Marketing, Shopify
Speakers:
- Crystal Goode, Love Fitness Apparel
- Amber Thibaut, Coco Moon Hawaiʻi
Advanced
Revolutionizing E-Commerce: Harnessing the power of Automation, Data and AI for Growth in Hawaii and Beyond
Facilitated By: Ellen Ng, founder of Inoa.ai
Speakers:
- Brittney Cunningham, Rodeo Agency
- Ted Saihara, Hibiscus Interactive
- Paolo Vidali, Hidden Gears
- Kelleigh Stewart, Big Island Coffee Roasters
4:30 PM
Pau Hana Networking with Attendees, Speakers and Exhibitors
6:00 PM
Event Concludes
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