Hawai‘i AI Safety Week: Free Statewide Events from April 27 to May 1

Posted on: April 15, 2026 | Category: Spotlight

Hawai‘i State AI Safety Week, April 27 to May 1, 2026Curious about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s shaping everyday life? Hawaiʻi AI Safety Week offers a welcoming space to explore, learn, and connect.

Dates: April 27 – May 1, 2026
Locations: Events across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Kauaʻi, and a Statewide Symposium in Kaka‘ako

Hosted by the AI Safety Awareness Project in collaboration with local partners, this free statewide series welcomes people from all walks of life. No technical background is required, only curiosity and an interest in learning. Whether you are just beginning to explore AI or already engaging with it, there are opportunities to deepen understanding, hear different perspectives, and ask meaningful questions.

What to Expect:

  • Friendly, interactive discussions and hands-on workshops
  • Clear, accessible insights into how AI works and where it’s headed
  • Real-world conversations about AI in daily life, business, and community
  • Practical sessions on topics like privacy, policy, and avoiding scams

Featured Sessions Include:

  • AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?
  • The AI Policy Landscape
  • Data Privacy in the Era of AI
  • AI for Kūpuna: Protect Yourself from AI Scams and Fraud

Who Should Attend?

Everyone is welcome—students, professionals, community members, and anyone simply curious about AI.
Registration is recommended
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For more information, visit the Hawai’i Statewide AI Safety Week website.

ALERT | All public libraries will be closed in state observance of King Kamehameha Day on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.