Bytemarks Café
Fridays at 6:30pm on HPR-1
Bytemarks Café is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaiʻi's tech community. Hosted by Burt Lum, the program's purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and engage the listener in the discussion.
Bytemarks Café will leverage the internet and social media technologies to extend the conversation well beyond the 30-minute time slot with the intent of building and nurturing this vibrant and vital community in Hawaiʻi.
*Audio will be posted after the show.
Latest Episodes
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Today we'll find out what is planned for the upcoming East Meets West Conference. We'll talk with the organizers of the conference to learn what it truly means to have east meets west, culturally and philosophically.
