Idaho Technology Council

Idaho Technology Council Together, we’re making Idaho a top destination for technology and innovation. Transforming Idaho's Future

Mission: To build a strong tech community in Idaho by bringing people together, supporting tech education, and advocating for policies that promote sustainable growth.

Hiring has changed, Leadership has changed, Employee expectations have changed.And now AI is reshaping the skills organi...
06/05/2026

Hiring has changed, Leadership has changed, Employee expectations have changed.
And now AI is reshaping the skills organizations need to compete.

The question isn't whether the workforce is evolving—it's whether we're ready for what's next.
👥 Meet the Boss LIVE: The Future of Work
🕘 June 17 | 9:45–10:45 AM
📍 iTECH Summit Twin Falls

Join leaders from education, healthcare, manufacturing, and media for a candid discussion on how Idaho organizations are adapting to workforce transformation and preparing teams for the future.

Moderator:
Jonathan Lord (Ed.D.), College of Southern Idaho
Featured Panelists:
• Brett Madron, PE, Sr. Director of Workforce Development & Training, College of Southern Idaho
• Michael Fenello, Vice President, St. Luke's Health System
• Tyler Lassen, Director of Information Technology, Idaho Milk Products
• Zach Rinard, CEO, Rinard Media

Together, they'll explore:
🔹 How technology and AI are changing the workforce
🔹 The skills employers value most today
🔹 Recruiting and retaining talent in a competitive market
🔹 Leading organizations through rapid change

Whether you're hiring, leading a team, developing talent, or planning your own career path, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.

Because the future of work isn't being decided somewhere else—it's being shaped right here in Idaho.

Register today: https://www.ectownusa.net/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=IDTC&evid=6963857

Welcome to the Idaho Technology Council, INL Foundation!We're excited to welcome the INL Foundation as a new member of t...
06/05/2026

Welcome to the Idaho Technology Council, INL Foundation!

We're excited to welcome the INL Foundation as a new member of the Idaho Technology Council.

The INL Foundation serves as a bridge between industry, donors, communities, and Idaho National Laboratory—supporting innovation, technology commercialization, STEM education, workforce development, and research that strengthens our nation's energy and security future.

At ITC, we believe Idaho's future depends on strong partnerships between industry, education, research institutions, and community leaders. That's why we're especially excited about the opportunities ahead with the INL Foundation.

Together, we look forward to creating meaningful collaborations through events, educational programs, workforce initiatives, and conversations that help grow Idaho's innovation economy and inspire the next generation of technology leaders.

Learn More about the INL Foundation: https://inlfoundation.org/
Find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/inl-foundation/

Desert Creative GroupThe Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize Desert Creative Group as a sponsor of the iTECH ...
06/05/2026

Desert Creative Group

The Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize Desert Creative Group as a sponsor of the iTECH Summit Twin Falls.

What makes a strong community isn't just great organizations—it's leaders who step up, share their expertise, and invest in helping others succeed.

That's why we're especially grateful for Janeale Dean, Founder of Desert Creative Group, who is not only supporting the Summit as a sponsor but also contributing her time and leadership as a moderator for two featured sessions:

The Responsibility Behind Idaho's Technology Future — Executive Leadership Panel and the "Idaho Innovators You Should Know Panel"!

Janeale's commitment to bringing people together, fostering meaningful conversations, and supporting business growth reflects the collaborative spirit that drives innovation across Idaho.

Thank you to Janeale and the entire Desert Creative Group team for investing in our community and helping make the iTECH Summit Twin Falls a place where leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators can connect, learn, and grow.

📅 June 16-17, 2026
📍 Twin Falls, Idaho

Register today:
https://www.idahotechcouncil.org/itech-summit-twin-falls

AI is moving faster than ever. The question isn't just what it can do—it's how we choose to use it.Join us for the next ...
06/04/2026

AI is moving faster than ever. The question isn't just what it can do—it's how we choose to use it.

Join us for the next Idaho Technology Council Spark Series:

AI x Ethics: Designing with Intention

As AI becomes embedded in business, hiring, operations, decision-making, and customer experiences, leaders face a new challenge: balancing innovation with responsibility.

This thought-provoking discussion will explore how organizations can:

✅ Build AI systems that are transparent and trustworthy
✅ Identify and reduce bias, risk, and unintended consequences
✅ Balance innovation with accountability without slowing progress

We're bringing together an exceptional panel of experts from technology, law, academia, and industry to tackle one of the most important conversations shaping our future.

🎙️ Moderator:
Diane Temple — President & CEO, Idaho Technology Council

🔹 Anca Trifan — AI-Native CEO & AI Strategist, Tree-Fan Production LLC
🔹 Cory Carone — Attorney, Stoel Rives LLP
🔹 Katia Guerra — Assistant Professor, IT and Supply Chain Management, College of Business & Economics, Boise State University

The future of AI isn't just intelligent—it's intentional. Join us as we explore what responsible AI leadership looks like in practice.

📅 June 18
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM MT
💻 Live via Zoom

👉 Register here: https://www.ectownusa.net/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=IDTC&eventid=27081

Panel Announcement: "AI Readiness – From Awareness to Action" Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future conversation...
06/04/2026

Panel Announcement: "AI Readiness – From Awareness to Action"
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future conversation—it's a leadership conversation happening right now.

Join us at the iTECH Summit Twin Falls for an engaging panel discussion featuring regional business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and AI experts who are helping organizations move from curiosity to practical implementation.

AI Readiness: From Awareness to Action

Moderated by Bryan Matsuoka, Regional Director of the Idaho SBDC, this panel will explore how organizations of all sizes can prepare for and leverage AI to improve operations, increase efficiency, drive innovation, and remain competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Featured Panelists:
🔹 Brad Frazer – Partner, Hawley Troxell
🔹 Chris Alexander – Founder, Idaho AI Strategies
🔹 Matias Troccoli – CEO & Co-Founder, Gybe
🔹 Matt Lawson – Founder & CEO, Blackbox Manufacturing
🔹 Chase Heit – State Data Research Analyst, Idaho SBDC
🔹 Jane Morgan Alexander – Founder & CEO, Emma Advisor

Topics will include:
✔️ Practical AI adoption strategies
✔️ Opportunities and challenges for businesses
✔️ Data, governance, and responsible implementation
✔️ AI tools that are creating real-world results
✔️ What leaders should be doing today to prepare for tomorrow

Whether you're a business owner, executive, entrepreneur, educator, or technology enthusiast, this session will provide actionable insights and practical takeaways for navigating the AI era.

📍 iTECH Summit Twin Falls
📅 June 17, 2026
🏫 College of Southern Idaho
Learn More to Register: https://www.idahotechcouncil.org/itech-summit-twin-falls

Thank You to PMT (Project Mutual Telephone)The Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize PMT as a sponsor of the iT...
06/03/2026

Thank You to PMT (Project Mutual Telephone)

The Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize PMT as a sponsor of the iTECH Summit Twin Falls.

For more than a century, PMT has served Southern Idaho communities by connecting residents and businesses through reliable communications and technology solutions. As a member-focused cooperative founded in 1916, PMT has built its legacy on community, partnership, and a commitment to helping the regions it serves thrive.

Organizations like PMT understand that strong communities depend on strong connections. Their continued investment in technology infrastructure, local businesses, and community growth helps create opportunities across Southern Idaho.

We are grateful for PMT's partnership and support of the iTECH Summit Twin Falls as we bring together innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals to explore the ideas shaping Idaho's future.

Thank you for helping strengthen the communities we serve and for investing in Idaho's technology ecosystem.

Learn More about PMT (Project Mutual Telephone): https://pmt.org/about-us/

Register for iTECH Summit - Twin Falls: https://lnkd.in/gJ5VGFc2

Sponsor Spotlight: TruLeap TechnologiesThe Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize TruLeap Technologies as a spon...
06/03/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: TruLeap Technologies

The Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize TruLeap Technologies as a sponsor of the iTECH Summit Twin Falls.

As a Southern Idaho-based technology company headquartered in Filer, TruLeap has built its reputation by helping businesses and communities stay connected through reliable technology, telecommunications, managed IT services, and innovative solutions. Their commitment to serving local businesses while expanding opportunities across the region reflects the spirit of innovation that makes Idaho's technology ecosystem so strong.

Organizations like TruLeap play an important role in helping communities thrive by investing in technology, workforce development, and the infrastructure that supports economic growth throughout Southern Idaho.

We're grateful for their partnership and support as we bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and technology professionals at the iTECH Summit Twin Falls.

Thank you, TruLeap Technologies, for helping strengthen Idaho's technology community and supporting the conversations that will shape our future.

Learn More about TruLeap: https://truleap.net/

Register for iTECH Summit - Twin Falls: https://lnkd.in/g6w6ARcK

Thank You to Redox Bio-NutrientsThe Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize Redox Bio-Nutrients as a valued spons...
06/03/2026

Thank You to Redox Bio-Nutrients

The Idaho Technology Council is proud to recognize Redox Bio-Nutrients as a valued sponsor of both the iTECH Summit Twin Falls and the IDEA² Pitch Competition.

Founded in Burley, Idaho by Darin Moon, Redox Bio-Nutrients has grown from a local startup into an international leader in agricultural innovation, helping growers improve sustainability, soil health, nutrient efficiency, and crop performance through science-driven solutions. Today, Redox products are used across the United States and around the world.

Their commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and building world-class companies in Idaho aligns perfectly with the mission of both iTECH Summit and IDEA².

Thank you to the entire Redox team for investing in Idaho's technology ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs, and helping create opportunities for the next generation of innovators.

We are grateful for your partnership and leadership.

Learn More about Redox Bio-Nutrients: https://www.redoxgrows.com/

Register for iTECH Summit: https://www.ectownusa.net/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=6963857&orgcode=IDTC

VIP Fireside Chat + Executive Leadership PanelHow do Idaho leaders embrace emerging technologies while maintaining accou...
06/03/2026

VIP Fireside Chat + Executive Leadership Panel

How do Idaho leaders embrace emerging technologies while maintaining accountability, trust, and a people-first approach?

Join us June 16 at the iTECH Summit Twin Falls for two powerful conversations featuring leaders from Redox Bio-Nutrients, Idaho National Laboratory, St. Luke's Health System, Desert Creative Group, and Amalgamated Sugar.

🎙️ Building What's Next: A Founder's Journey Through Emerging Technology
Darin Moon, Founder of Redox Bio-Nutrients, shares lessons learned scaling a technology company in Idaho, navigating rapid technological change, and leveraging AI to drive innovation and growth.

🎯 The Responsibility Behind Idaho's Technology Future
Moderated by Janeale Dean, this executive panel explores how organizations are applying AI and emerging technologies to solve real-world business challenges while balancing governance, workforce readiness, ethics, and public trust.

Featured Panelists:
• Heather Merritt, St. Luke's Health System
• Jacob Wittenberg, Desert Creative Group
• Brodie Griffin, Amalgamated Sugar
• Matt Stoddard, Idaho National Laboratory

If you're a business leader, executive, entrepreneur, or technology professional looking to understand where innovation is headed—and the responsibility that comes with it—this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 June 16, 2026
📍 Twin Falls, Idaho

Register today: https://www.idahotechcouncil.org/itech-summit-twin-falls

Join us at iTECH Twin Falls!Connect with innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and technology professi...
06/02/2026

Join us at iTECH Twin Falls!

Connect with innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and technology professionals from across Southern Idaho for a day of insights, networking, and inspiration.

Featuring:
✅ Dynamic keynote speakers
✅ Expert panel discussions
✅ The IDEA² Pitch Competition
✅ Valuable networking opportunities
✅ Conversations shaping Idaho's future

Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or looking to stay ahead of emerging trends, iTECH Twin Falls is the place to be.

Register today and be part of the conversation.
https://www.idahotechcouncil.org/itech-summit-twin-falls

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