Bytemarks Café

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Jun 2026

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Bytemarks Café is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaiʻi's tech community. Hosted by HPR's Burt Lum, the program's purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and to engage the listener in the discussion.

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June 13, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - June 12 - Makalii Metrics

June 12: Makalii Metrics

June 4, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe: June 5th - Stoa

We'll learn how Stoa tackles civic transparency at the Honolulu county level. We'll talk to the founder about the challenges in creating the app and what plans exist to expand throughout Hawaii.

May 30, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe: May 29 - Maui Workforce Development

We'll hear about workforce development from Maui nonprofit Imua Onipaa. We'll find out how they've leveraged technology to enable residents on Maui to position for jobs across Hawaii and on the Continent.

May 23, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - May 22: Kamehameha School Education Technology Conference

Today we'll learn about the annual Kamehameha School Education Technology Conference. We'll find out what technologies are top of mind for educators and how they are embracing the new world of AI.

May 16, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - May 15: Kupuna and Digital Tech

Today we'll learn about a statewide program that connects teens with Kupuna. We'll talk with Tech Savvy Teens and find out how they teach kupuna to get the most out of digital technologies.

May 9, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - May 8: Digital Safety

Today we'll find out about the key issues surrounding digital safety. We'll talk with Amy Zhao, Policy and Partnerships Strategist at Imua Alliance about the protection of youth from online harassment.

May 2, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - May 1: Hawaii Energy Conference

Today we'll find out what the Hawaii Energy Conference is about this year. We'll talk with the organizers and learn how 2026 presents new energy challenges in achieving Hawaii's energy self-reliance.

April 25, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - April 24: Seasick program

Today we'll find out about a new program called Seasick. We'll talk with the program creator and learn how Seasick helps to identify the locations of waterborne illnesses and infections.

April 18, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - April 17: TRUE Initiative

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll find out about the latest projects at the TRUE Initiative.We’ll talk with the Executive Director about how technologies like AI are impacting Hawaiiʻs workforce and how to prepare for these advancements.

April 11, 202629 min

Bytemarks Cafe - April 10: AI Safety Awareness Project

Today we'll learn about a week long series on AI Safety. We'll talk with members of the AI Safety Awareness Project who are coming to Hawaii to conduct the workshop in April.