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WiTECH Coffee Chat with ConnectHer Idaho (virtual)
6/3/2026
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Idaho Tech Ambassador Meeting
6/17/2026
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iTECH Summit Tech Powered. Community Led. Twin Falls
6/17/2026
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Spark Series: AI x Ethics: Designing with Intention
6/18/2026
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Idaho Tech Ambassador Meeting
8/19/2026
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2026 Hall of Fame Gala and Idavation Awards, "Inspired Intelligence"
10/29/2026
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Events in the month of June 2026
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6/18/2026
 

Join us for AI x Ethics: Designing with Intention, a thought-provoking Spark Series session designed for executives, technologists, policymakers, and leaders shaping how AI is built and deployed.

As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in everyday business decisions, the question is no longer just what AI can do—but how it should be designed and used responsibly.

In this conversation, you’ll learn how to:
  • Build AI systems that are transparent, trustworthy, and aligned with human values
  • Identify and mitigate bias, risk, and unintended consequences
  • Balance innovation with accountability—without slowing progress
The future of AI isn’t just intelligent—it’s intentional.

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6/3/2026




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6/4/2026

Join AdPrompt and the Boise technology community for a discussion about "Navigating & Understanding AI’s Impact on Business"

​AI is dominating the headlines with its influence and impact on a massive societal scale. Business landscapes are rapidly changing as agentic solutions are being built out and adopted in some form or another.

​Join us for a community-driven panel discussion with local experts where we'll examine:

  • ​Examples of AI integration across a range of business disciplines

  • ​What responsible use of AI looks like now and in the future

  • ​Ways the workforce may respond, and evolve, as AI replaces certain jobs and tasks

  • ​Examining different applications of AI and how businesses can make AI work for them


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6/8/2026

Build, Break, Defend, Create, and Explore at Tech Quest Summer Camp

Published: April 22, 2026

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is giving middle and high school students the chance to explore technology this summer through Tech Quest Summer Camp, a hands-on experience designed to help students build, experiment, solve problems, and work directly with technology in a supportive environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.

Open to students in grades 6-12, the five-day camp is designed for all experience levels. Students do not need previous experience to participate. Instead, Tech Quest Summer Camp focuses on exploration and learning by doing, helping students discover new interests while gaining confidence with technology.

Throughout the week, students will take part in interactive activities connected to technology, engineering, cybersecurity, coding, and digital innovation. Participants also will learn more about CWI and the education and career pathways available in technology fields.

Activities include breaking out of a cyber escape room in partnership with Boise State University, testing their skills at the Lock Pick Cafe, building their first artificial intelligence model, coding games and apps, constructing a working network, and more. Each activity is designed to help students explore technology, build confidence, and discover new interests through hands-on learning.

Tech Quest Summer Camp
June 8 – 12
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN)

Registration cost is $200 and includes lunch and supplies. Scholarship opportunities are available. 

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot and discover where technology can take you.

For more information about the camp or scholarships, contact Laura Hill at 208.562.2943 or laurahill1@cwi.edu.


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6/9/2026

Build, Break, Defend, Create, and Explore at Tech Quest Summer Camp

Published: April 22, 2026

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is giving middle and high school students the chance to explore technology this summer through Tech Quest Summer Camp, a hands-on experience designed to help students build, experiment, solve problems, and work directly with technology in a supportive environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.

Open to students in grades 6-12, the five-day camp is designed for all experience levels. Students do not need previous experience to participate. Instead, Tech Quest Summer Camp focuses on exploration and learning by doing, helping students discover new interests while gaining confidence with technology.

Throughout the week, students will take part in interactive activities connected to technology, engineering, cybersecurity, coding, and digital innovation. Participants also will learn more about CWI and the education and career pathways available in technology fields.

Activities include breaking out of a cyber escape room in partnership with Boise State University, testing their skills at the Lock Pick Cafe, building their first artificial intelligence model, coding games and apps, constructing a working network, and more. Each activity is designed to help students explore technology, build confidence, and discover new interests through hands-on learning.

Tech Quest Summer Camp
June 8 – 12
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN)

Registration cost is $200 and includes lunch and supplies. Scholarship opportunities are available. 

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot and discover where technology can take you.

For more information about the camp or scholarships, contact Laura Hill at 208.562.2943 or laurahill1@cwi.edu.


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6/10/2026

Build, Break, Defend, Create, and Explore at Tech Quest Summer Camp

Published: April 22, 2026

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is giving middle and high school students the chance to explore technology this summer through Tech Quest Summer Camp, a hands-on experience designed to help students build, experiment, solve problems, and work directly with technology in a supportive environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.

Open to students in grades 6-12, the five-day camp is designed for all experience levels. Students do not need previous experience to participate. Instead, Tech Quest Summer Camp focuses on exploration and learning by doing, helping students discover new interests while gaining confidence with technology.

Throughout the week, students will take part in interactive activities connected to technology, engineering, cybersecurity, coding, and digital innovation. Participants also will learn more about CWI and the education and career pathways available in technology fields.

Activities include breaking out of a cyber escape room in partnership with Boise State University, testing their skills at the Lock Pick Cafe, building their first artificial intelligence model, coding games and apps, constructing a working network, and more. Each activity is designed to help students explore technology, build confidence, and discover new interests through hands-on learning.

Tech Quest Summer Camp
June 8 – 12
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN)

Registration cost is $200 and includes lunch and supplies. Scholarship opportunities are available. 

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot and discover where technology can take you.

For more information about the camp or scholarships, contact Laura Hill at 208.562.2943 or laurahill1@cwi.edu.


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6/11/2026

Build, Break, Defend, Create, and Explore at Tech Quest Summer Camp

Published: April 22, 2026

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is giving middle and high school students the chance to explore technology this summer through Tech Quest Summer Camp, a hands-on experience designed to help students build, experiment, solve problems, and work directly with technology in a supportive environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.

Open to students in grades 6-12, the five-day camp is designed for all experience levels. Students do not need previous experience to participate. Instead, Tech Quest Summer Camp focuses on exploration and learning by doing, helping students discover new interests while gaining confidence with technology.

Throughout the week, students will take part in interactive activities connected to technology, engineering, cybersecurity, coding, and digital innovation. Participants also will learn more about CWI and the education and career pathways available in technology fields.

Activities include breaking out of a cyber escape room in partnership with Boise State University, testing their skills at the Lock Pick Cafe, building their first artificial intelligence model, coding games and apps, constructing a working network, and more. Each activity is designed to help students explore technology, build confidence, and discover new interests through hands-on learning.

Tech Quest Summer Camp
June 8 – 12
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN)

Registration cost is $200 and includes lunch and supplies. Scholarship opportunities are available. 

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot and discover where technology can take you.

For more information about the camp or scholarships, contact Laura Hill at 208.562.2943 or laurahill1@cwi.edu.


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6/11/2026

Join us this June for MLD’s Networking BBQ, a special summer gathering designed to bring our professional community together in a fun, relaxed outdoor setting at Discovery Park (2121 E. Lake Hazel Road), at the Red Shelter.


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6/12/2026

Build, Break, Defend, Create, and Explore at Tech Quest Summer Camp

Published: April 22, 2026

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is giving middle and high school students the chance to explore technology this summer through Tech Quest Summer Camp, a hands-on experience designed to help students build, experiment, solve problems, and work directly with technology in a supportive environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.

Open to students in grades 6-12, the five-day camp is designed for all experience levels. Students do not need previous experience to participate. Instead, Tech Quest Summer Camp focuses on exploration and learning by doing, helping students discover new interests while gaining confidence with technology.

Throughout the week, students will take part in interactive activities connected to technology, engineering, cybersecurity, coding, and digital innovation. Participants also will learn more about CWI and the education and career pathways available in technology fields.

Activities include breaking out of a cyber escape room in partnership with Boise State University, testing their skills at the Lock Pick Cafe, building their first artificial intelligence model, coding games and apps, constructing a working network, and more. Each activity is designed to help students explore technology, build confidence, and discover new interests through hands-on learning.

Tech Quest Summer Camp
June 8 – 12
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN)

Registration cost is $200 and includes lunch and supplies. Scholarship opportunities are available. 

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot and discover where technology can take you.

For more information about the camp or scholarships, contact Laura Hill at 208.562.2943 or laurahill1@cwi.edu.


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6/17/2026
iTECH Summit
Idaho Technology Council Presents
iTECH Summit
Twin Falls
Tech Powered. Community Led.
📅 June 16–17, 2026
📍 College of Southern Idaho · Twin Falls, ID

The iTECH Summit Twin Falls brings together regional leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and technologists for two days of forward-thinking conversation, hands-on learning, and community connection. This year’s focus: how AI is transforming industries, workforces, and communities across Southern Idaho — and what it means for the Magic Valley.

Day 1 — June 16
VIP Fireside Chat & Leadership Reception
🏠 Herrett Center · College of Southern Idaho
Reception
VIP Registration & Networking Reception
By invitation for regional executives, founders, and community leaders, sponsors, summit participants, and VIP All Access ticket attendees.
Fireside Chat
Building What’s Next: A Founder’s Journey Through Emerging Technology
A conversation exploring the entrepreneurial path behind Redox Bio Nutrients and how emerging technologies — including AI — have shaped leadership, growth, and innovation strategy.
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Darin MoonFounder, Redox Bio Nutrients
Executive Panel
AI Adoption for Leaders — Strategy, Risk & Opportunity
A candid executive-level discussion on how organizations are approaching AI adoption while balancing innovation, workforce readiness, governance, and trust. Topics include responsible implementation, change management, and practical AI applications across industries.
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Moderator: JanealeDesert Creative Group
Networking
VIP Networking Reception
Relationship-building and networking for executives, speakers, sponsors, and community leaders.
Day 2 — June 17
iTECH Summit Main Event
🏠 Fine Arts Bldg. Lower Theatre · College of Southern Idaho
Networking
Registration, Networking & Innovation Expo
Connect with exhibitors, sponsors, startups, and innovation partners while exploring emerging technologies and regional resources.
Keynote
The Tsunami of AI
A high-energy presentation on the accelerating impact of AI across industries, organizations, and communities — and how leaders can prepare for disruption and opportunity.
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Matthew Martinez-KlingerMelaleuca
Workforce Panel
Meet the Boss LIVE: The Future of Work
A workforce-focused leadership panel exploring how AI, technology, and evolving workforce expectations are reshaping industries and hiring — covering the skills employers value most, recruiting and retention, and leading through rapid change.
Pitch Competition
IDEA² Pitch Competition
Entrepreneurs, students, and innovators pitch business ideas and technology-enabled solutions to a live judging panel. Followed by a networking lunch with judges, entrepreneurs, and exhibitors.
Featured Speaker
Responsible Innovation: Navigating AI, Risk & Opportunity
A strategic conversation about responsible AI implementation, governance, intellectual property, and organizational risk management in an era of rapid technological change.
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Brad FrazerHawley Troxell
Panel
AI Readiness: From Awareness to Action
A practical panel helping organizations understand how to begin AI adoption and prepare teams, systems, and operations for the future — covering entry points, workforce upskilling, practical tools, and building confidence through experimentation.
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Moderator: Bryan MatsuokaSBDC
Panel
Built Here: Entrepreneurs Using AI to Scale Smarter
Regional entrepreneurs and business leaders share how they are using AI and emerging technology to improve operations, marketing, growth, and customer engagement — including real-world lessons learned and what it means to build in a regional community.
Panel
Connected Communities: Utilities, Broadband & Emerging Technology
A discussion on infrastructure, broadband expansion, utility modernization, and how communities are preparing for smart systems and emerging technologies — with a focus on digital access and responsible implementation in rural Idaho.
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Moderator: Steven CookTrueleap
Closing Speaker
Building What’s Next: Entrepreneurship, Reinvention & Community Leadership
A closing entrepreneurial story focused on innovation, reinvention, leadership, and investing back into the Magic Valley community.
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Mariann GriffithFormer Owner, Homestyle Direct · Co-Owner, Turf Club
Awards
IDEA² Pitch Awards & Closing Remarks
Pitch competition winners announced along with sponsor recognition and closing reflections on innovation, collaboration, and community in the Magic Valley.

Presented by the Idaho Technology Council. The iTECH Summit is Idaho’s regional technology event series — bringing innovation, leadership, and community together across the state. For sponsorship opportunities, speaker inquiries, or more information, visit idahotechcouncil.org.


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6/17/2026

Tech Ambassador Committee Meeting Invitation

Idaho’s Tech Connectors – Welcoming, Engaging, Leading

Join us for the next Tech Ambassador Committee Meeting—a dynamic gathering of members who are shaping the face of Idaho’s tech ecosystem through hospitality, connection, and leadership.

This meeting is a great opportunity to:

  • Welcome new ambassadors

  • Collaborate on upcoming ITC events

  • Share insights and ideas for deeper member engagement

  • Strengthen your network with fellow tech leaders



Hosted by: Idaho Technology Council
Audience: ITC Members Only

Let’s continue building a culture of connection in Idaho tech—together.


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6/20/2026
Step into the world of precision woodworking and digital craftsmanship using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology!

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