07.21.25
The Future of Business is at the Midwest Technology Summit: How AI and Data Infrastructure Are Changing the Game
By Shannon Full, President and CEO, FMWF Chamber
Leaders from across the region connect during a networking break at the Midwest Technology Summit.
Learn how AI and data infrastructure are changing the game for Midwest businesses. Join regional leaders at the Midwest Technology Summit in Fargo on August 14.
Artificial intelligence and data infrastructure are changing business across the Midwest in ways many do not fully realize yet. You might already notice it in your team’s daily workflow, emerging security concerns or local discussions about new data centers.
On August 14, the Midwest Technology Summit in Fargo will bring together the region’s sharpest technology-focused minds to explore how AI and data infrastructure are transforming business as we know it.
Whether you’re already working with these tools or just starting to feel the ripple effects, this event will help you get ahead of the curve.
Why AI and Data Infrastructure Are Important for You
AI isn’t something that’s coming “someday.” It’s influencing everything from the way teams work to how communities plan for the future. And in the Midwest, the pace of change is accelerating.
These changes aren’t just tech upgrades. They’re shaping workforce needs, public policy, economic strategy and how we define business leadership.
The Midwest Technology Summit is your chance to stop reacting and start leading.
What You Will Experience at the Summit
The 2025 Midwest Technology Summit focuses on business-ready strategy, practical guidance and the conversations leaders actually need to be having right now.
Keynote: AI Acceleration — Reshaping Strategy, Structure and the Soul of Business
Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, will help you understand how to adapt your strategy and culture as AI grows in your organization.
Panel: The Data Center Surge
Barbara Comstock, former congresswoman and Advisor of NetChoice, and colleagues from Applied Digital Corporation, will explore how the growth of data centers is changing public policy, infrastructure and economic development in the region.
Industry Insights on AI
Experts from Digital Plains LLC, Onsharp and Northstar Technology Group will share how AI is impacting workforce development, cybersecurity and efficiency in health care, retail, energy and agriculture.
Who Should Attend?
Connect with innovators and decision-makers who are actively leading transformation across the Midwest, and leave feeling informed, inspired and ready to engage in what’s next. This isn’t just for tech professionals. It’s for:
- Business leaders navigating growth and innovation
- Economic developers and policy makers shaping our communities
- HR professionals managing evolving workforce needs
- Curious professionals who want to stay relevant in an AI-powered world
Secure Your Spot
The Midwest Technology Summit details:
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025
Holiday Inn Fargo
8 to 11 a.m. CDT
Reserve your seat today and position yourself and your organization for what’s ahead.
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