Idaho Technology Council

Happy Birthday to Mary Simpson! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating our incredible Programs & Events Coordinator, Mary Simpson! Mary plays such an important role in helping bring Idaho Tech Council events and programs to life, and we’re grateful for the energy, organization, creativity, and positivity she brings to the team every day. We’re excited for another amazing year ahead and all the continued success we’ll achieve together. It’s truly a pleasure to have you on board, Mary! Please join us in wishing Mary a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🥳 #HappyBirthday #IdahoTechCouncil #TeamITC #CelebrateSuccess #TechCommunity

Join us for VIP Fireside: Building What’s Next — A Founder’s Journey Through Emerging Technology featuring Darin Moon, Founder of Redox Bio Nutrients. Darin Moon is an Idaho entrepreneur and innovator who built Redox Bio Nutrients into a global leader in agricultural technology. In this fireside-style conversation, Darin will share insights from his entrepreneurial journey and discuss how emerging technologies — including AI — are shaping leadership, growth, and innovation. Topics will include: • Scaling a technology company in Idaho • Leadership during periods of rapid technological change • How AI influences business growth and decision-making • Lessons for entrepreneurs and executives Join us for an engaging conversation on innovation, leadership, and building what’s next. Learn More or Register at the Link below: https://lnkd.in/gDYKn8RJ

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Idavation Awards Hall of Fame. Help us recognize the leaders, companies, educators, and innovators shaping Idaho’s future through technology and innovation. Award categories include: Mt. Borah Visionary Leader Hells Canyon Emerging Company Peregrine Innovative Technology Star Garnet Women Leading Tech Sawtooth STEM Educator Nominations are open through August 15th. Learn more or Register: Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate the people and organizations driving innovation across Idaho. #IdavationAwards #IdahoInnovation #IdahoTech #STEM #WomenInTech #Leadership #Innovation

Thank you, Steve for your many years of service to the Idaho Technology Council and the greater tech community.

Featured Speaker Announcement We are excited to welcome Brad Frazer, Partner at Hawley Troxell, to the iTECH Summit Twin Falls this June! Brad will present: “Ignore the Robot Behind the Curtain: The Legal Environment of AI” As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes business, communication, and decision-making, organizations face growing questions around governance, intellectual property, risk, and trust. Brad brings a practical legal perspective to one of today’s most important technology conversations — helping leaders understand how to innovate responsibly while navigating the evolving AI landscape. His session will explore: ✔️ Responsible AI implementation ✔️ Intellectual property considerations ✔️ Governance and organizational trust ✔️ Balancing innovation with risk Brad advises companies, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders on complex legal and strategic issues surrounding emerging technologies and digital innovation. His engaging and forward-looking approach will provide valuable insights for organizations adopting AI tools and preparing for the future of business and technology. 📍 iTECH Summit Twin Falls 📅 June 16–17, 2026 College of Southern Idaho To learn more and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gDYKn8RJ We are honored to have Brad join a growing lineup of leaders, innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs helping shape the future of technology and workforce development in the Magic Valley. #iTECHSummit #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #Leadership #Innovation #Technology #Governance #AI #TwinFalls #MagicValley #IdahoTech

WOW is still not a big enough word. Three days before the event, we sold out. The State of Technology: ITC Annual Conference delivered everything we hoped for and more. A Lieutenant Governor who drives a self-driving tractor on his ranch in Oakley. A PhD student whose AI model may save Amalgamated Sugar from a plant shutdown before it ever happens. Farmers facing real urgency at the intersection of technology and survival. And the inaugural Idaho Tech Economy Report and Idaho Deal Flow Report unveiled, Idaho's data in one place, in your hands. Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, Joni Kindwall-Moore, Fran Malecha, John C. Shovic, Blake Hansen, Gresham Schlect, and Carolyn Holly gave Idaho a conversation worth having. Reid Stephan passed the torch. Jessica Cafferty picked it up. And Nate Amidon made it all look easy from the stage. None of it happens without the partners who showed up for this community: 🏆 Title Sponsor — Alturas ⭐ Presenting Sponsors — ICCU, Meta, In Time Tec, and Micron Technology 💎 Platinum Member Sponsor — St. Luke's Health System And to every VIP table sponsor, Business Showcase participant, and ITC member who filled those seats — you are the ecosystem. Thank you. We wrote the full story. Every speaker. Every moment. Both reports, with links to download them. It is worth the read. Link here and in the comments. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVXDB9gF #IdahoTech #StateOfTechnology #ExploreIdahoTech #IdahoTechCouncil #IdahoInnovation #TechEconomy #ITC2026

Featured Speaker Announcement We are excited to welcome Tonya M. Drake, Ph.D., Regional Vice President, Northwest at Western Governors University, to the iTECH Summit Twin Falls this June! Dr. Drake will present: “Human Potential in the Age of AI” As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and the future of work, Dr. Drake brings a powerful and human-centered perspective on how education, adaptability, and leadership can help individuals and communities thrive during rapid technological change. With more than 25 years in higher education leadership, Dr. Drake is deeply committed to expanding access to opportunity and building pathways for workforce readiness, lifelong learning, and innovation. Her session will explore: ✔️ Workforce readiness in an AI-driven economy ✔️ Lifelong learning and adaptability ✔️ Human-centered leadership ✔️ Expanding access through innovation and partnership ✔️ Building resilient communities for the future of work 📍 iTECH Summit Twin Falls 📅 June 16–17, 2026 College of Southern Idaho To learn more and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gDYKn8RJ We are honored to have Dr. Drake join a growing lineup of leaders, innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs helping shape the future of technology and workforce development in the Magic Valley. #iTECHSummit #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #WorkforceDevelopment #Innovation #HigherEducation #AI #TwinFalls #MagicValley #IdahoTech

Let's keep the momentum going, we invite you to join us at our next iTECH Summit of 2026, just a few hours down the road for the first Idaho Technology Council event in Twin Falls, Idaho. 🚨 Speaker Announcement 🚨 Back by popular demand from our inaugural iTECH Summit in Idaho Falls, we are excited to welcome Matthew Martinez-Klingler, of Melaleuca to the iTECH Summit Twin Falls this June! Matthew’s dynamic TED-style talk, “The Tsunami of AI,” was one of the most talked-about sessions from our Idaho Falls event—and for good reason. His ability to break down the rapid acceleration of AI and what it means for businesses, workforce, leadership, and communities left attendees energized, challenged, and inspired. As AI continues to reshape every industry, Matthew brings a practical and engaging perspective on: ✔️ The speed of AI disruption ✔️ How organizations can prepare instead of react ✔️ Opportunities and risks ahead ✔️ Why adaptability matters more than ever iTECH Summit Twin Falls June 16, VIP Reception, including keynote, Darin Moon, founder of Redox Bio-Nutrients, followed by an executive panel, "The Responsibility Behind Idaho’s Technology Future", led by Janeale Dean, founder of Desert Creative Group June 17, a full day summit from 8-4, filled with amazing speakers like Brad Frazer, Mariann Griffith, owner of the Turf Club. Location: College of Southern Idaho For more information about tickets, sponsorships, exhibitor opportunities, and the apply for the pitch competition, click here: https://lnkd.in/gDYKn8RJ We are building this summit with regional leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators to help shape the future of technology and workforce development in the Magic Valley. #iTECHSummit #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #FutureOfWork #Innovation #MagicValley #TwinFalls #IdahoTech #Leadership #EmergingTechnology

WOW is still not a big enough word. Three days before the event, we sold out. The State of Technology: ITC Annual Conference delivered everything we hoped for and more. A Lieutenant Governor who drives a self-driving tractor on his ranch in Oakley. A PhD student whose AI model may save Amalgamated Sugar from a plant shutdown before it ever happens. Farmers facing real urgency at the intersection of technology and survival. And the inaugural Idaho Tech Economy Report and Idaho Deal Flow Report unveiled, Idaho's data in one place, in your hands. Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, Joni Kindwall-Moore, Fran Malecha, John C. Shovic, Blake Hansen, Gresham Schlect, and Carolyn Holly gave Idaho a conversation worth having. Reid Stephan passed the torch. Jessica Cafferty picked it up. And Nate Amidon made it all look easy from the stage. None of it happens without the partners who showed up for this community: 🏆 Title Sponsor — Alturas ⭐ Presenting Sponsors — ICCU, Meta, In Time Tec, and Micron Technology 💎 Platinum Member Sponsor — St. Luke's Health System And to every VIP table sponsor, Business Showcase participant, and ITC member who filled those seats — you are the ecosystem. Thank you. We wrote the full story. Every speaker. Every moment. Both reports, with links to download them. It is worth the read. Link here and in the comments. 👇 https://lnkd.in/g68UNVNi #IdahoTech #StateOfTechnology #ExploreIdahoTech #IdahoTechCouncil #IdahoInnovation #TechEconomy #ITC2026

Last Call for the free webinar tomorrow (May 21 at 12:00 PM MDT) hosted by the Idaho Technology Council! Digital Masterclass - The Human OS Update: Engineering Resilience in High-Pressure IT Teams Don't miss an engaging, exciting, and maybe even a little entertaining overview of the logiCALMind Framework. We'll guide tech professionals in using various tools and techniques to troubleshoot and upgrade their internal OS, preventing burnout and increasing efficiency. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gfjPDSnY