Honolulu, HI, August 21, 2025 – Oceanit, Hawaii’s homegrown “Mind to Market” company, is hosting a 40th year celebration on Fort Street Mall in front of the Oceanit Center, in Downtown Honolulu on August 21, 2025.
This invite-only event will be no ordinary anniversary party—it’s a living exhibition of the journey from fundamental science to manufacturing at-scale, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at Oceanit’s unique approach, unleashing the explosive mixture of imagination and education.
Demonstrations will range from AI to aerospace, healthcare to energy, climate resilience to edge manufacturing, integrating Oceanit’s decades long experiences in Texas showcasing Hawaii grown innovations that have propelled Oceanit as a global leader in energy innovation, working around the world — from Africa to the Middle East to Europe and parts between.
The “How” Behind Oceanit’s Success: Intellectual Anarchy
Oceanit pioneered a process called “Intellectual Anarchy”—a disciplined approach that generates persistent breakthroughs from initial, seemingly disconnected scientific inquiry.
“What’s remarkable is how this process naturally repeats,” said Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Oceanit Founder and CEO. “It always begins with a deep science question. We may not know the exact outcome at first, but a clear need always reveals itself—and that’s when innovation truly takes shape.”
A Celebration of Science, Imagination & Community
Alongside live technology demonstrations, the event will feature remarks by Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi, recognizing Oceanit’s critical role in advancing Hawaii’s innovation economy and global impact.
And to honor the company’s roots, a live rock and roll (80’s cover) band will bring a festive touch to this milestone celebration.
To further commemorate the occasion, Oceanit has curated a special video series, available at www.oceanit.com/40years.
About Oceanit
Oceanit is a “Mind to Market” company, founded in 1985, that focuses on moving fundamental scientific breakthroughs from the lab to the market. Oceanit employs a unique methodology called Intellectual Anarchy™, which promotes intradisciplinary collaboration to create disruptive innovations, delivering cutting-edge solutions at scale across multiple industries, including energy, aerospace, healthcare and more. Learn more at www.oceanit.com.
