ThinkTech Talks - TechState 2009

A tech retrospective on the 2009 Legislature

How the 2009 session of the Legislature addressed the tech industry with a look at Act 221, Film Credits, Energy, Environment, Biotech and other tech related bills.

8:30 am - Registration / continental breakfast
9:00 am - THE PLAYER PANEL, followed by Q&A

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 2009 LEGISLATURE

Moderator Barbara Ankersmit - QMark Research and Polling; Rep. Gene Ward - State House (R); Bob Toyofuku - Hawaii Advocates; Neal Milner - University of Hawaii; Rep. Angus McKelvey - State House (D); Jerry Burris - Honolulu Advertiser

10:30 am - THE ISSUE PANEL, followed by Q&A

TECH ISSUES THAT CAME UP IN THE 2009 LEGISLATURE

Moderator Becki Ward - Ward Research; Bill Spencer (HVCA) on Venture Capital; Jason Lau (Talk Story Productions) on Film; Robbie Alm (HECO) on Energy; Rob Harris (Sierra Club) on Environment; Alicia Maluafiti (Crop Improvement Association) on Biotech

Noon - Luncheon keynote FORMER GOVERNOR BEN CAYETANO

COMPARING THE 2009 LEGISLATURE WITH EARLIER ONES, AND PREDICTING HOW THINGS WILL CHANGE IN THE FUTURE

1:30 am - Pau

Presented by ThinkTech; Pacific New Media at the University of Hawaii; Anthology Group; TechHui; the Hawaii Venture Capital Association

Cost per person - $55

Continental breakfast and delicatessen lunch included. Parking is not provided. Public parking available at Alii Place.

Seating is limited. Email pnm@hawaii.edu or call 956-8400.

Registration