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2025 UTC Telecom & Technology

Fiber Summit

Evolving Hawaii's Power Grid: Building a Telecom Network for Resilience and Growth

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Location: CC - 202 A

    Speaker(s)

  • Ryan Liddle

    Director, Telecommunications
    Hawaiian Electric
    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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  • Reid Yakuma

    Telecom Network Architect
    Hawaiian Electric
    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

    • Moderator(s)

  • Jason Smith

    Chief Communications Officer
    Blue Ridge Energy
    Lenoir, North Carolina, United States

Abstract Description: Hawaiian Electric’s evolution from its original grid to today’s complex system, highlighting current conditions and key initiatives. Focusing on the development of a robust telecommunications network that supports critical operations and ensures resilience across the islands, addressing challenges like wildfires and modern energy demands.