Midwest Summits

Uniting the region's leading businesses, leaders and ideas

Convening regional and national thought leaders, businesses, chambers of commerce and associations on four significant topics.

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Next Livestream: Midwest Technology Summit

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Introduction

Shannon Full, President and CEO, FMWF Chamber

Panel: Data Centers

Seth Arndorfer, CEO, Dakota Carrier Network
Barbara Comstock, Former Congresswoman, Advisor, NetChoice
Lisa Karstetter, Senior Manager (CELA), Microsoft
Zac Paulson, Vice President of Technology, Advance Business Methods
Nick Phillips, Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Applied Digital

Keynote: AI Acceleration
Reshaping Strategy, Structure and the Soul of Business

Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Ylan Kazi brings deep strategic experience in analytics, emerging technology, data governance and other aspects of creating a data-driven culture. Kazi was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 40 chief data and analytics officers making an impact in healthcare for 2022.

Prior to his current role, Kazi was Chief Data Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. He led the newly formed data intelligence team, focused on creating and executing a data intelligence strategy, using sophisticated analytic capabilities and modern data governance practices.

Industry Insights: Artificial Intelligence
Security Implications

Ken Satkunam, President and CEO, Northstar Technology Group

Industry Insights: Artificial Intelligence
Public Policy

Julie Fedorchak, Congresswoman, United States Representative for North Dakota

Industry Insights: Artificial Intelligence
Reskilling the Workforce

Kelly Mortenson, Owner, Digital Plains LLC

Industry Insights: Artificial Intelligence
Practical Implementation

Joe Sandin, President and Founder, Onsharp

Closing

Shannon Full, President and CEO, FMWF Chamber

Midwest Technology Summit Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Media Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Minnesota State University Moorhead 2025

Corporate Sponsors

Bobcat Company | Bushel | Concordia College

Digital Plains LLC | Marsh McLennan Agency | Midco

Moore Engineering, Inc. | NetCenter Technologies | NorthStar Technology Group

Red River Commodities, Inc. | TrueNorth Steel

Event Production Sponsor

Photography Sponsor

Five Foot Twenty Design Lounge, 5foot 20, Dennis

Venue Sponsor

Previous Midwest Summits

Watch event recordings, see photos and read takeaways/recaps.

(Q1) Midwest Economic Outlook Summits

(Q2) Midwest Agriculture Summits

(Q3) Midwest Technology Summits

(Q4) Midwest Energy Summits

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Corey Eidem at ceidem@fmwfchamber.com.

Premier

$10,000 per Summit

Two reserved tables of 10 with prime seating
One reserved seat at the president’s table
Podium opportunity to welcome attendees and viewers
10 invitations to VIP reception with speakers
“Presented by” acknowledgment at event and on livestream
30-second video to be played at event and on livestream
Logo displayed at venue throughout event
Recognition in press release
Logo in The Bridge and on all marketing materials
Logo on email event invite and registration page
One half-page ad in The Bridge (upon request)
Recognition on Chamber social media profiles

Gold

Silver

Corporate Table

a few businesses and organizations who have taken the stage

ALLETE Clean Energy
American Crystal Sugar Company
Bank of North Dakota
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
BNSF Railway
Bobcat Company
Bremer Bank
Bushel
Cass County Electric Cooperative
Consulate General of Canada
Delta Air Lines
Duluth Seaway Port Authority
Energy and Environmental Research Center
Fannie Mae
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
GEVO
Google
Grand Farm
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marvin
Microsoft
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Minnesota Power
Minnesota Retailers Association
Minnkota Power Cooperative
MN DEED
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
National Council of Farm Cooperatives
NextEra Energy
Old National Bank
ONEOK, Inc.
Otter Tail Power Company
Palo Alto Networks
RDO Equipment Co.
Sanford Health
State of Minnesota
State of North Dakota
State of South Dakota
Summit Agricultural Group
Summit Carbon Solutions
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Xcel Energy

Amplified by

major media partners

Livestreamed and broadcast across the Upper Midwest

average livestream viewers per Summit

Media Sponsors

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: As a dedicated Media Sponsor, MWC Advertising promotes each Summit across its many stations and hosts on-air conversations with our expert 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.

Additional Media Partners