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176th Annual Membership Luncheon presented by DataHouse
176th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2026
176th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON PRESENTED BY DATAHOUSE
The Chamber's biggest event of the year returns on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 for a special Holiday Edition of Annual Membership Luncheon.
Register to attend to connect and reconnect with over 700 leaders from the local business community this holiday season! Celebrate the holiday season, and treat your team to a nice lunch at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Luncheon, enjoy an extended Exhibitor networking and holiday shopping session from 9-11:30 AM, instead of complimentary headshots – bring the team to take a Company Photo for your Holiday Cards at the Photo Booth, hear from Google Special Guest Speakers, and our Keynote Speaker Dan Tadross, Vice President & General Manager, Public Sector at Scale AI, and celebrate award recognitions for the Chamber Board of Directors, Young Professional of the Year, Board Member of the Year, and Workforce Champion of the Year.
Enjoy's Dan's presentation on AI Means Business. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and national security, what should business leaders watch next? Drawing on his experience at the intersection of AI and defense, Dan Tadross will explore the current state of AI, the opportunities and changes ahead, and how Hawaii businesses can prepare to participate in the evolving AI economy.
Toy Drive: Share the spirit of giving this holiday season! In partnership with Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, bring an unwrapped new gift for keiki this holiday season to the event, and you will receive a free Business After Hours pass to use for 2027.
9:00 - 11:30 AM HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH
9:00 - 11:30 AM EXHIBITOR NETWORKING & HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Visit all exhibitor booths and enter for an opportunity to win prizes!
Winner will be announced after the keynote speaker and must be present to win.
9:30 - 10:30 AM Google Workshop: Make AI Work for You
During the Exhibitor Networking session, visit the ballroom to discover how business owners are using AI to overcome everyday challenges. This hands-on workshop covers practical use cases of the latest AI tools — so you can delegate tasks you've been putting off, brainstorm your way out of ruts, and cut down on repetitive administrative work. Perfect for growth-minded professionals and small business owners juggling it all, from marketing to customer service to finances. No AI experience needed, but even seasoned users will pick up something new.
Roberto Martinez
Founder and CEO of Braven Agency & Smrts
Google Coach - California
Roberto Martinez is a founder, and creative architect of Braven Agency, a digital marketing agency, SMRTS.co, an AI Business Assessment CRM, and is Google’s West Coach, training over 20,000 entrepreneurs since 2018.
Roberto's expertise extends beyond the corporate sector, as he has actively engaged with governments, cities, and nonprofit entities to bridge the digital divide through programming including Delete the Divide, LA Optimized, and Digital Communities Program.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM LUNCHEON PROGRAM + KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Vice President, General Manager Public Sector
Scale AI
Prior to Scale, Dan served 12 years on Active Duty in the Marine Corps where he was a founding member of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), a precursor to the Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. At the JAIC, Dan established the Joint Warfighting National Mission Initiative and led project Gargoyle, which focused on deploying Computer Vision for enhancing force protection.
Prior to the JAIC, Major Tadross, an Air Traffic Control Officer, was hand selected as a member of the Secretary of the Navy’s Innovation Advisory Council, where he conducted independent research at the MITRE Corporation on integrating AI into Aviation Command and Control. His previous tours included Marine Air Tactical Command Squadron 18 in Okinawa, Japan where he served as the Senior Air Coordinator and supported exercises in South Korea, the Philippines, and Australia. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University and a Masters in Technology Management from Georgetown University.
Registration includes a three-course lunch.
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Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM HST
9:00 - 11:00 AM: Expo & networking
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Make AI Work for You - Google workshop
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Lunch & formal program
Location
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Coral Ballroom
Parking:
Self-Parking: $15
Valet Parking: $20
Fees/Admission
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS:
YP Member: $89
Chamber Member $99
Non-Member: $125
TABLE SPONSORSHIPS:
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Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate walk-ins at this event.
Refund Policy:
5+ days before event - full refund
2-4 days before event - 50% refund
0-1 day before event - no refund
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