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07.25.25
At the Midwest Tech Summit: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Fall Behind in the Age of AI
By Shannon Full, President and CEO, FMWF Chamber
Attendees seated in the audience at a past Midwest Summit.
Explore how AI and data infrastructure are reshaping Midwest business and why forward-thinking leaders can’t afford to miss the Midwest Tech Summit
AI is changing everything—and the Midwest Tech Summit is where business leaders go to get ahead.
Explore how artificial intelligence and data infrastructure are reshaping Midwest industries, and why forward-thinking leaders can’t afford to fall behind.
You’re staring at the latest performance report. The numbers aren’t bad, but the momentum isn’t there. Competitors are pulling ahead, seemingly overnight. Your team is busy and burnt out. Your systems? Stuck in maintenance mode.
Somewhere between outdated tech, security updates and another meeting on “efficiency,” innovation got away from you.
Now artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the rules. Not just in your industry, in every corner of your business. From operations and marketing to HR and customer service, no department is untouched.
The implications are real and already in motion. The leaders who understand the shift and jump into action will define what’s next.
Wondering how to keep up, what to prioritize or where to even start? You’re not alone. We’ve got you.
Join us to explore how AI and data infrastructure are reshaping the future of Midwest business and why sitting still is the biggest risk of all.
The AI Era Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here.
This shift isn’t theoretical. It’s happening in real time and it’s changing everything.
AI and data infrastructure are reshaping everything from operations to strategy. AI can help restructure workflows, amplify decision-making and reengineer how teams operate. Data infrastructure has shifted from a behind-the-scenes asset to a foundation for organizational speed, trust and growth.
These aren’t just tech conversations. They’re leadership imperatives.
If your organization isn’t actively engaging with these tools, trends and risks, you’re going to feel it. Not in theory, but in performance, security gaps and recruitment.
The Smartest Leaders Are Asking Better Questions
- Where does AI create value for my business?
- How do we evaluate tools without getting overwhelmed with every trend?
- What security challenges come with scaling data systems?
- Who should lead these conversations in our organization?
This Is Where Those Conversations Begin
The Midwest Technology Summit was built for leaders navigating exactly this moment. This year’s focus on AI and data infrastructure cuts through the noise and explores what these shifts mean for your operations, your workforce and your strategy.
Whether you’re tech fluent or just starting to explore, the Midwest Tech Summit gives you space to learn, think and prepare. Because transformation isn’t coming. It’s already here.
Join us on August 14 at the Holiday Inn Fargo to get ahead of the curve, connect with forward-thinking leaders and shape the future of your business.
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