Pacific Technology Cooperation Summit
Addressing strategic competition and cyber resilience in the Pacific. Leaders explored how to secure vital data environments and build community-driven, cultural, spiritual, and communal preparedness against complex modern and traditional threats.
Innovation & Culture
Uniting leaders with technology, culture, and government to develop collaborative, culturally-informed solutions for digital equity and strategic resilience across Oceania.
Empowering Entrepreneurs & Digital Access
West Stringfellow
Introduced a dynamic, modular learning platform designed to help entrepreneurs and small businesses scale with confidence — accessible, flexible education as a tool for economic empowerment.
Ed Sun
Showcased groundbreaking long-range WiFi technologies that promise low-cost internet access for underserved and remote communities — a game-changer for digital equity across the Pacific.
Women in Technology
Dr. Helen Turner & Dr. Martha Crosby
Led a powerful discussion on the vital contributions of women in tech and the urgent need to sustain their engagement — underscoring inclusive pathways and mentorship in STEM.
Strategic & Cyber Resilience in the Pacific
Rear Admiral Paul Becker
Offered a sobering analysis of strategic competition in the Pacific, highlighting geopolitical dynamics and their implications for regional stability and security.
Dr. Terry Busch
Explored the crucial role of distributed data environments in securing critical information in today's complex cyber landscape.
Indigenous Education & Cultural Continuity
Dr. Ku Kahakalau
Introduced Emergent Indigenous Online Education — a visionary initiative empowering Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders to stay connected to their heritage through culturally grounded digital learning.
Traditional Wisdom Meets Modern Preparedness
Dr. Tusi Avegalio
Discussed disaster preparedness through a traditional lens — a vital reminder that true resilience is not just technical; it's cultural, spiritual, and communal.
Professor Kyle Stice
Highlighted the rising influence of the Pacific farmer, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and the movement to reclaim food sovereignty across island nations.
From the summit
Moments
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