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CyberCon 2026

Start
September 29, 2026
8:00 AM
End
September 30, 2026
5:00 PM
Location
Bismarck State College, Bismarck

As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, CyberCon remains dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing to address the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity.

We invite you to be part of this important conversation—engage in meaningful discussions, attend thought-provoking sessions, and share your unique perspective with the cybersecurity community.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to seeing you at CyberCon 2026 for a memorable and impactful conference!

For more information, visit cyberconbsc.com

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Burleigh County Commission Candidate Forum

When
September 29, 2026
5:30 PM

Join us for a Burleigh County Commission Candidate Forum moderated by Kevin Strege at the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC office on Tuesday, September 29, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

All Burleigh County Commission Candidates will participate including Kay LaCoe, Wayne Munson, Steve Schwab, James (Jim) Small, Mark Splonskowski and Mark Wagner.

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ND Next: The Future Grows Here

Start
September 30, 2026
End
October 01, 2026
Location
Carrington, ND

ND Next is a conference designed to strengthen rural North Dakota communities by connecting entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, educators, workforce partners, and innovators around emerging opportunities for growth and prosperity.

What makes ND Next unique is that it is hosted within a rural community rather than a traditional conference venue. Local businesses, organizations, and community leaders play an active role in planning the event and showcasing their community, with breakout sessions, tours, and networking opportunities taking place throughout Carrington.

The conference highlights local success stories and provides hands-on learning through community tours, breakout sessions, networking, and resource connections.

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Grand Farm Innovation Campus Phase II Groundbreaking

When
October 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location
Grand Farm Innovation Campus Wheatland, ND

Join special guests U.S. Senator John Hoeven, North Dakota legislators, and key partners.

Join Grand Farm on October 5th as we break ground on the next phase of the Innovation Campus, with U.S. Senator John Hoeven, North Dakota legislators, and key partners on hand to mark the moment. U.S. Senator John Boozman, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has also been invited.

Details

1:30 pm - Arrival
2:00 pm - Program & Groundbreaking
3:00 pm - Celebration

Learn more about the Phase II of the Grand Farm Innovation Campus here.

Grand Farm Innovation Campus Wheatland, ND

Monday, October 5 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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ND Association of Counties Annual Conference

Start
October 11, 2026
End
October 13, 2026
Location
Bismarck, ND

ND Association of Counties Event Page

The NDACo Annual Conference is NDACo’s premier educational and networking event. Held every October, the conference is a two-day gathering of over 500 officials, guests and vendors from across the state. Conference activities include:

Educational workshops, including ILG-credit qualifying classes
Vendor exhibits
NDACo Board of Directors elections
NDCCA Annual Business meeting
Discussion and voting on important legislative resolutions and initiatives
Topical keynote speakers and special guests
ILG awards and graduation
Presentation of Excellence in County Government Awards and scholarship winners
Scheduled and informal opportunities to network with other county folks, partners, state officials and others.

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North Dakota 2026 Geospatial Summit

Start
October 14, 2026
End
October 15, 2026
Location
Bismarck, ND

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Start: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 08:00 am
End: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 12:00 pm

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Local and Regional Events

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Geospatial Summit! This one-of-a-kind state event will be held October 14 & 15 in Bismarck at the Event Center. The Geospatial Summit will immediately follow the North Dakota Association of Counties Conference, saving on transportation costs and travel time.

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TechND Social

When
October 14, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Herd & Horns, Fargo, ND

Connect with professionals, innovators, and technology advocates from across North Dakota at our next TechND Social. As tech-focused conversations bring people together in Fargo, we're creating an extra opportunity to network, share ideas, and build connections in a relaxed setting.

Whether you're a longtime member or simply interested in North Dakota's technology community, we'd love to see you there.

TechND Social
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Herd & Horns
1414 12th Avenue N, Fargo, ND

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Powering the AI Economy

When
October 14, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Oceti Sakowin Ballroom, Memorial Union, NDSU

Artificial intelligence runs on data centers, and data centers run on energy, land, and water. North Dakota has all three, which is why the state is drawing serious interest from developers looking for places to build. What would that mean for the grid, for ratepayers, for agriculture, and for the communities that host these facilities?

Join the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth for a panel conversation on the opportunities and tradeoffs of data center development in North Dakota.

The evening includes opening perspectives from each panelist, a conversation moderated by Rob Port, columnist for The Forum and host of Plain Talk, and audience Q&A. Free and open to the public.

Featured Panelists Include:

Robert L. Mayo, Research Specialist at the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth

Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner

Tony Clark, Executive Director, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

Paul Matthys, President and CEO, Cass County Electric Cooperative

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Parking: Free parking is available in the Memorial Union lot after 4:30PM

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BioScience Summit

Start
October 21, 2026
End
October 22, 2026
Location
Avalon Events Center, Fargo

Learn. Connect. Collaborate.

Join us for the fourth annual BioScience Summit — where the region’s brightest minds in bioscience, medical devices, and biotechnology come together for a day of big ideas, meaningful connections, and real opportunity.

Whether you’re an industry leader, researcher, entrepreneur, student, or simply curious about the future of bioscience in the FM region, this is the event for you.

What You’ll Experience

Trends in Biotech

Stay ahead of the curve with insights from some of the nation’s leading bioscience and medical device innovators shaping the industry today.

Workforce Solutions

Explore strategies for building and retaining the talent pipeline that keeps our regional bioscience ecosystem growing.

Access to Capital

Learn how to fund the next wave of biotech innovation — from early-stage funding to growth-stage investment opportunities.

Career Exploration

Students and emerging professionals: discover the pathways available to you right here in the FM region’s thriving bioscience community.

Day 2 of the Summit (October 22nd), will include tours of local biotech companies and partners. Details and registration below.

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Cyber Awareness & Research Symposium

Start
October 26, 2026
End
October 28, 2026
Location
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

The IEEE Cyber Awareness and Research Symposium (CARS) is a premier international conference bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and students from around the world to explore cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges and advancements.

Now in its 6th year, CARS provides a unique platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and hands-on learning in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection.

Jointly hosted by:

UND College of Engineering & Mines
Center for Cybersecurity Research
IEEE Region 4 & Red River Valley Section

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The Never Quitters: An Evening with Ron Offutt and Friends

When
October 28, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Grand Farm Innovation Campus Wheatland, ND

Part of the The Never Quitters: A Limited Event Series collection

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Overview

A series dedicated to the leaders whose perseverance, vision, and character have helped shape the entrepreneurial spirit of North Dakota.

Join us for the second installment of The Never Quitters, a conversation series dedicated to the leaders whose perseverance, vision, and character have helped shape the entrepreneurial spirit of North Dakota.

This evening features Ron Offutt, founder and Chairman Emeritus of R.D. Offutt Company and RDO Equipment Co. What began with a family farming operation in the Red River Valley grew into one of North America’s largest agricultural equipment organizations, built on a commitment to serving growers, investing in people, and thinking for the long term.

Join us as Ron reflects on the defining moments of his career, the challenges that shaped his leadership, and the lessons learned from building businesses that have left a lasting mark on agriculture across America. Hosted by Connor McGovern, founder of ABLE Games and Ron's grandson.

About The Never Quitters: A Limited Event Series

Hosted by Emerging Prairie and inspired by board member Howard Dahl's book of the same name, Never Quitters is an annual fall conversation series celebrating the people who bet big on North Dakota. It's a tribute to those who built companies, created jobs, served their communities, took risks, and imagined something bigger for the place they called home.

Each conversation offers an opportunity to learn from the people behind that legacy and invites the next generation to ask an important question: Who is North Dakota's next Never Quitter?

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Midwest Energy Summit - FMWF Chamber

When
November 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Fargo, ND

EVENT PAGE

There are many dimensions of energy, from its environmental impact to its role in our regional and global economies. The Midwest Energy Summit promises to be an enlightening journey through the world of energy, sparking conversations that will keep our region competitive and ready for the future.

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The Never Quitters: An Evening with Heidi Heitkamp and Friends

When
November 24, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Overview

Never Quitters is an annual fall conversation series celebrating the people who bet big on North Dakota.

Join us for the third and final event of the inaugural Never Quitters conversation series. Inspired by Howard Dahl's book of the same name, this fall series celebrates the people who bet big on North Dakota and helped shape its future.

This evening features former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp. Throughout her career, Heidi has been a tireless advocate for North Dakota, helping advance priorities that strengthened agriculture, expanded opportunity, and brought national attention to the state's future. Her ability to build relationships and find common ground made her one of the state's most influential voices in Washington.

Hosted by her brother, former North Dakota Senator and KFGO radio host Joel Heitkamp, the conversation will reflect on a lifetime of public service, the moments that mattered most, and what it means to lead with conviction while never losing sight of the people you serve.

About The Never Quitters: A Limited Event Series

Hosted by Emerging Prairie and inspired by board member Howard Dahl's book of the same name, Never Quitters is an annual fall conversation series celebrating the people who bet big on North Dakota. It's a tribute to those who built companies, created jobs, served their communities, took risks, and imagined something bigger for the place they called home.

Each conversation offers an opportunity to learn from the people behind that legacy and invites the next generation to ask an important question: Who is North Dakota's next Never Quitter?

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Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo (HTTC Expo) - 2026

When
December 01, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo (HTTC Expo) is the region’s premier hands-on career exploration event, connecting more than 3,500 high school students with the industries shaping our future.

Hosted at the FARGODOME on Dec. 1, the HTTC Expo immerses students in real-world experiences across health care, technology and skilled trades — industries that are critical to both personal opportunity and regional growth.

For exhibitors, it offers direct access to thousands of potential future employees while building awareness of in-demand careers.

For sponsors, the expo provides visibility as a leader in workforce development and a partner in strengthening our community’s long-term prosperity.

For schools, the expo reinforces classroom learning by sparking curiosity and showing students career paths that don’t always require a four-year degree.

Hosted by the FMWF Chamber, the HTTC Expo builds on a strong history of success and anchors The Chamber’s broader workforce development efforts, ensuring students, educators and employers are working together to build the talent pipeline of tomorrow.

Join us in shaping the future workforce and be part of this powerful community impact. Sign up today!

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ND Session Roundtable - FMWF Chamber

When
December 17, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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The North Dakota Session Roundtable brings business and community voices together for a focused discussion on the decisions poised to shape our state. Gain clarity on key legislation, share your perspective and connect with leaders as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session.