TechTalk (2026 Dates Coming Soon!)
TechND's TechTalk series brings you the perspective of technology experts in various fields, often with an opportunity to participate in live discourse and engage to expand your knowledgebase. We invite you to join us for informative discussions and presentations covering the entire technology landscape and how it impacts North Dakota! You will find information about upcoming TechTalks here and as they are added to our event calendar. Please browse below for an archive of previous TechTalk events.
2025 TechTalk Archive
12/9/2025 - "Cryptocurrency is..." (Blockchains, Stablecoins, & Beyond)
In partnership with TechND member Stand With Crypto and as part of North Dakota Crypto Day 2025, Dorman Bazzell moderated a panel of experts discussing the basics of cryptocurrency, real world applications, and the realities of both the present and future of crypto in North Dakota's economy. Panelists included North Dakota Representative Nathan Toman, Rick Geloff of Bank of North Dakota, and BisBlox co-founder & CEO Shawn Riley. This conversation only scratched the surface, so make sure to look out for future Stand With Crypto collaborative TechTalks in 2026!
11/18/2025 - Technical Debt: Don't Pay It Forward In November, TechND President Tony Ambrose walked audience members through concepts associated with technical debt using real-life examples, reasons and methods for avoiding it, and stories which illustrated that technical debt is not a new phenomenon... just one where the price is creeping higher every day. Supplementary Resource: Presentation as PDF
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7/31/2025 - Data Centers and the Economy: 2025 & Beyond
Our summer TechTalk was a collaborative effort with the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) and saw a panel of esteemed guests discuss the role data centers play in North Dakota's economy and the bright future ahead. Moderated by Midco's Kayla Pulvermacher, we were joined by Nick Phillips of Applied Digital, Dean Sheppard of Core Scientific, Jack Gipson of The STEM Practice Company | Oracle Partner, and via EDND, Minnkota Power Cooperative's Matthew Marshall. It was a riveting conversation, where you can learn:
-What modern systems and infrastructure we rely on daily where data centers play a pivotal role
-Why North Dakota is perfectly aligned with meeting the demands of data centers
-What challenges are faced by both data centers and communities
-The far-reaching benefits of data centers to our economy
...and so much more!
Click to view the Microsoft Stream archive of this TechTalk
1/23/2025 - Quantum Computing (An Emerging Technology: What To Know)
Our first TechTalk of 2025 played host to a panel of experts in the emerging technology of quantum computing (and adjacent technologies), introduced by Matt Wendel of Emerging Prairie and moderated by Anthony Molzahn of Devii. We were joined by Dr. Adel Elmessiry (STEM/Alphafin), Corey Mock (NDIT CIO), Ayush Asthana (UND), Josh Gelinske (NDSU Research & Technology Park), and Jase Kraft (Pavewise). A fascinating discussion was had, where you can learn:
-What quantum computing is and how it differs from classical computing and traditional systems
-Why quantum computing is a critical next step in research fields, digital communication, and data security
-What role quantum computing may play in North Dakota's socioeconomic future
...and much more!
