Aug. 15, 2023

This paid event listing is sponsored by the FMWF Chamber.

Update: To view a replay of this event, click below.

The Midwest Cybersecurity & Technology Summit will return to the region this week with national speakers, leading experts and thought-provoking discussions.

The regional event will be hosted in person Thursday at the Delta by Marriott in Fargo and also will be livestreamed to markets in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota,  Wisconsin and Missouri via the FMWF Chamber’s 25 co-hosting chambers and The Forum’s news media sites.

This summit will expose area leaders, business professionals and the public to critical shifts and opportunities with innovative technology, as well as the rapidly evolving intelligence and threats that are facing businesses and citizens.

“Integration, innovation and security across our Midwestern industries are crucial to sustaining our region’s competitive advantage and core aspects of our everyday lives,” said Shannon Full, FMWF Chamber president and CEO.

“Now is the time for our chamber members to learn as much as possible about the dynamic landscape of technology and take actionable steps to being up to date, competitive and protected. This summit offers a terrific opportunity for us to work together across industries, communities and states to keep our businesses and region at the forefront of trends and innovation. We look forward to having so many great minds and influential companies at this summit to have a deep discussion on the matter.”

Attendees can expect three major keynote presentations at the summit, as well as an expert panel discussion on various topics. Audience members will have the opportunity to interact with speakers via live Q&As during the sessions.

Keynote speakers

Michael Mattmiller, senior director of state government affairs, Microsoft

• AI Revolution: Unleashing the Power, Shaping the Future and Embracing Responsibility

Dr. Behrooz Shirazi, deputy division director, National Science Foundation

• Driving Innovation and Sustainability: The Role of Technology and the CHIPS Act

Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, president, Dakota State University

• Power Cyber: The Symbiotic Relationship Among Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing

Expert panel – Building A Tech Ecosystem

• Shawn Riley, co-founder, Bisblox
• Dr. Chad Fenner, assistant professor, College of Business, Minot State University
• Moderated by Kyle Hendrickson, director of cybersecurity, Eide Bailly LLP

The Midwest Cybersecurity Summit is one part of a four-part series that brings together leaders and experts for crucial conversations on significant regional topics.

Event information, livestream and in-person registration can be found here.