The core of the Hawaii Geek Meet are several local groups that already get together to talkstory and share knowledge. The following are groups that have previously participated:
- Bytemarks: A grassroots community of geeksters with a keen eye on new media, web culture and innovation.
- Manoa Geeks: A diverse group that meets monthly to discuss "Web 2.0," online entrepreneurship, the latest buzz, and where this technology is taking us.
- TechHui.com: TechHui is a forum for Hawaii's tech community, and those interested in technology ventures in the islands.
- HawaiiThreads.com: A Hawaii-centric, general interest message board established in 2004.
- Emergency Amateur Radio Club: Dedicated to amateur radio transmission, reception and experimentation.
- Oahu D-STAR Amateur Radio Club
- Hawaii Private Repeater Network
- Pacific Outpost of the 501st Legion
- Society for Creative Anachronism
- Hawaii Geocachers
- Hawaii Macintosh & Apple Users Group
(HMAUS): The first and largest Apple and Macintosh user group in
Hawaii.
- Hawaii Association of Podcasters: People who create podcasts, want to create podcasts, or simply enjoy podcasts.
- Hawaiian Astronomical Society
- Cyberpizza
& Electronicpizza: "Cyberpizza" is an informal networking forum.
- LEGO Enthusiasts Association of Hawaii (LEAHI)
- School Robotics Teams - BotBall, FIRST, etc.
- Sky Performance Rocket Club of Hawaii
- Honolulu Coders