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Did you miss the last Midwest Summit?
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Livestreamed & broadcast across the Upper Midwest
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Average 7,300 unique livestream viewers per summit
Premier Media Partners
Forum Communications: As a dedicated Media Sponsor, The Forum streams each summit on their news sites in over 20 markets across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
MWC Advertising and KFGO: As dedicated Media Sponsors, MWC and KFGO produce a live radio show from each summit with Joel Heitkamp and have on-air conversations with our keynote speakers, panelists and major sponsors.
Co-hosting chambers: Spanning five states, these chambers of commerce share the summit livestreams to their communities and membership bases, all at no cost to the viewers.
We would also like to thank:
- AM 1100 The Flag for producing a live radio show from each summit, and having on-air conversations with our keynote speakers and panelists.
- iDigital for hosting billboards across North Dakota and Minnesota to promote the event series and critical conversations.
- Prairie Business Magazine for running dedicated Midwest Summit stories for their readers across the Upper Midwest.
- Spotlight for shining a light on the event series, topics and speakers through stories in Fargo INC! and Future Farmer magazines.
Additional Media Partners
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Upcoming Summit details, recaps and more
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Economic Outlook
Midwest Economic Outlook Summit
Thursday, February 22, 2024Developing and maintaining a vibrant economy is essential to the continued growth of the Midwest. The Midwest Economic Outlook Summit will bring together industry leaders and economic experts from across the Midwest to take part in a holistic discussion. Our nation recently faced a global recession, record U.S. unemployment and extreme economic uncertainty. This is an opportunity to learn about regional and national economic trends, examine factors that keep our region competitive and hear from industry leaders from across various sectors including agriculture, energy, health care, and more.
2024 registration and event information2024 Premier Sponsors
'24 recap
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
5,084 unique online viewers | 14,489 total plays
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'23 recap
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Keynote Speakers
Douglas G. Duncan, Senior Vice President, Fannie Mae (view Doug's slideshow)
Ron J. Feldman, First Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisExpert Panel
Camille Grade, Chief Market Officer, Bushel
Randy Martinson, Founder, Martinson Ag Risk Management
Darrin Peterson, President, Marvin
Expert Panel
Stacey Ackerman, CFP, CTFA, CSRIC, Managing Director, Wells Fargo Private Bank
Geoff Bartsh, Senior VP of Market Growth and Retention, Medica
John Tuma, Commissioner, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission2023 Premier Sponsors
'22 recap
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Keynote Speakers
Neel Kashkari, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Dr. Scott Beaulier, Dean, North Dakota State University College of Business
Steve Grove, Commissioner MN Department of Employment and Economic Development
James Leiman, Commissioner, North Dakota Department of CommerceExpert Panel
Kristie Fiegen, Public Utilities Commissioner, State of South Dakota
Shawn Riley, Chief Information Officer, State of North Dakota
Robert Sinner, Partner, President, SB&B Foods, LLC
Expert Panel
Tiffany Lawrence, President & CEO, Sanford Health Fargo
Rachel Lolmasteymaugh, Executive Director, Midwest Manufacturers Association
Bruce Nustad, President, Minnesota Retailers Association2022 Premier Sponsors
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Technology
Midwest Technology Summit
Thursday, August 15, 2024The intersection of technology across Midwestern industries is crucial to sustaining the region's competitive advantage. Communities must continue to prioritize technology and innovation to remain stable and secure. Whether it be on the farm, in the warehouse or in the storefront, industry leaders are taking the next step forward. The Midwest Cybersecurity & Technology Summit will bring together key lawmakers, industry leaders, and economic experts to take part in a cutting-edge discussion.
2024 registration and event information
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'24 recap
August 15, 2024
4,793 unique online viewers | 14,274 total plays
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'23 recap
August 17, 2023
7,853 unique online viewers
Keynote Address: AI Revolution - Unleashing the Power, Shaping the Future and Embracing Responsibility
Michael Mattmiller, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, MicrosoftKeynote Address: Driving Innovation and Sustainability - The Role of Technology and the CHIPs Act
Dr. Behrooz Shirazi, Deputy Division Director, National Science FoundationExpert Panel: Building a Tech Ecosystem
Kristi Berg, Dept. Chair, Business Information Technology, Minot State University
Eileen Manning, Founding Partner & Executive Producer, Cyber Security Summit
Shawn Riley, Co-founder, Bisblox
Moderator by Kyle Hendrickson, Director of Cybersecurity, Eide Bailly LLPKeynote Address: Power Cyber - The Symbiotic Relationship Among Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
Dr. Jose-Marie Griffiths, President, Dakota State University2023 Premier Sponsors
'22 recap
Keynote Speakers
Jerry Wynne, Vice President of Security, Chief Information Security Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Jeff Crawford, Systems Engineer Specialist - Cortex, Palo Alto Networks
Blake Griffin, President, Communication Network EngineeringExpert Panel: A New Frontier
Mike Maniscalco, EVP of Technology, Applied Blockchain (Cryptocurrency focus)
Justin Otto, SMB Director of Sales, Arctic Wolf (Cybersecurity focus)
Jen Turnbow, Deputy Director for Planning, ND Department of Transportation (Unmanned Aerial Systems focus)
Moderator - Shawn Riley, Chief Information Officer, State of North DakotaExpert Panel: Tech Integration
Dan Sly, 119 CF, Commander, North Dakota Air National Guard, 119th Wing (Military focus)
Ryan Goellner, EVP of Technology and Project Management, Gate City Bank (Finance focus)
Dan Inman, VP & Chief Information Security Officer, Minnkota Power Cooperative (Energy focus)
Nathan Joraanstad, Director of Engineering, Bushel (Agriculture focus)
William Mayhew, VP Health Software and DevOps, WEX (Healthcare focus)
Moderator - Shawn Riley, Chief Information Officer, State of North Dakota2022 Premier Sponsor
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Agriculture
Midwest Agriculture Summit
Q2 2025Agriculture is a fundamental sector of the Midwestern economy. The Midwest Agriculture Summit will take an in-depth look at key industry facets across multiple states while exploring and discussing agriculture. Together, our communities are leading the industry by creating innovative solutions to address some of the world's largest problems. The Midwest Agriculture Summit will highlight local and national ag legislation, ag tech and innovation, and the ag economy including markets, trends and more.
More information coming soon2024 Premier Sponsor
'24 recap
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
6,120 unique online viewers
Introduction
Dr. Greg Lardy, Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture, NDSUIndustry Insights | Next-Gen Ag
Billi Hunt, Executive Director, America's Cultivation CorridorKeynote Address | Megatrends in Ag, Trade and Marketing
Dr. William Wilson, Professor, NDSUIndustry Insights | Good Jobs Challenge
Jenna Mueller, Executive Director, FMWF Chamber FoundationExpert Panel | A Commodity Conversation
Josh Gackle, President, American Soybean Association
Neil Rockstad, President, American Sugarbeet Growers Association
Krista Swanson, Lead Economist, National Corn Growers Association
Moderated by Bobby Ness, Senior Vice President of Food & Agribusiness, Bremer BankKeynote Address | The Future of Ag Policy
Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator, U.S. Department of AgricultureIndustry Insights | FARMS
Hollie Mackey, CEO, FARMSIndustry Insights | Carbon Capture
Bruce Rastetter, Founder & Executive Chairman, Summit Agricultural Group
2024 Premier Sponsor
'23 recap
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Walter Kemmsies, Managing Partner, The Kemmsies Group
Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development, United States Department of AgricultureExpert Panel: Navigating the Farm Bill
Dr. Scott Brown, Associate Extension Professor, University of Missouri - Columbia
Collin C. Peterson, Former United States Representative
Moderated by Dr. Greg Lardy, Vice President for Agricultural Affairs, North Dakota State UniversityBrief Remarks:
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Senator John HoevenExpert Panel: Headwaters Tech Hub
Todd O'Hair, President & CEO, Montana Chamber of Commerce
Adam Gilbertson, Senior Vice President of Field Technology & Innovation, RDO Equipment Co.Expert Panel: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Jared Knock, Business Development, AgSpire
Michael Reese, Director, West Central Research and Outreach Center
Kayla Ver Helst, Sustainability Officer, Bank of North Dakota
Moderated by Jeff Schmidt, Chief Risk Officer, AgCountry2023 Premier Sponsor
'22 recap
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Keynote Address
Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary, USDAExpert Panel: Strengthening Our Voice in Washington
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Senator John Hoeven
U.S. House Representative Michelle Fischbach
Moderated by Howard Olson, AgCountry Farm Credit ServicesKeynote Address:
Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, USDAExpert Panel: Ag Technology and Innovation
Brian Ingulsrud, Vice President, American Crystal Sugar Company
Joel Kaczynski, Precision Ag Solutions Manager, RDO Equipment
Nancy Johnson, Executive Director, ND Soybean Growers Association
Taya Spelhaug, Microsoft, Grand Farm board2022 Premier Sponsors
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Energy
Midwest Energy Summit
Thursday, November 7, 2024The impact of the energy sector spans far beyond the light switch - it truly powers our entire world. With varying beliefs and many approaches to long-term energy production and sustainability, robust discussions are pivotal to reliability and accessibility. This event will be energized by dynamic speakers and panelists, including key lawmakers, economic experts and industry professionals, all with diverse perspectives on trending topics and the future of energy.
2024 information coming soon
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'23 recap
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
7,311 unique online viewers
Keynote Address | Geopolitical Update
Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber Global Energy InstituteExpert Panel | Global Energy & Transportation
Jeff Davidman, Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs, Delta Air Lines
Mike Swaney, Director of Advanced Energy Innovation, BNSF Railway
Denver Tolliver, Director, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
Moderated by Tammy Miller, Lt. Governor, State of North DakotaVideo Call-in | Hydrogen Hubs
Douglas Schultz, CEO, Office of Clean Energy DemonstrationsKeynote Address | Heartland Hydrogen Hub
Charles Gorecki, CEO, Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)Expert Panel | Global Energy & Transportation
Wade Boeshans, Executive Director, Summit Carbon Solutions (pictured left)
Kevin Conners, Program Manager, PCOR Partnership (pictured middle left)
Andrew Sorbo, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Minnkota Power (pictured middle right)
Moderated by Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber Global Energy Institute (pictured right)2023 Premier Sponsors
'22 recap
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Keynote Speakers
Tony Clark, Senior Advisor, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
Julie Fedorchak, Commissioner, North Dakota Public ServiceExpert Panel: Future of Energy Supply
Eric Palmer, Supervisor of Utility Planning, Minnesota Power
Valerie Weigel, Vice President of Asset Management and Commodity Strategy, Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Craig Bleth, Vice President of Power Supply, Minnkota Power Cooperative
Brad Tollerson, Vice President of Energy Supply, Otter Tail Power Company
Pamela Gorman Prochaska, Director of Nuclear Policy, Xcel Energy
Moderated by North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent SanfordTed-Style Talks on Trending Topics
Innovative Solutions for Biomass and Renewable Fuels
Kate Blair Klossner, Government Affairs Manager, Marathon Petroleum CorporationCarbon Capture
Wade Boeshans, Executive Vice President, Summit Carbon SolutionsLong-Range Transmission Planning
Brian Tulloh, Executive Director of External Affairs, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)2022 Premier Sponsors
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