September 2-3, 2025 | Hotel Renegade | Boise, ID
The Mountain West is rapidly becoming a launchpad for technology and innovation. This gathering highlights the builders shaping the future of wellness, longevity, and human performance. Founders, technologists, and researchers are advancing tools for preventative care, mental well-being, personalized medicine, and regenerative health. This is a platform for bold ideas, science-backed solutions, and emerging technologies that improve how we live, age, and recover. The spotlight is on startups and founders, those creating what’s next in the business of better living. Innovate Boise presents a two-day summit for bold ideas, real-world impact, and shaping the future of innovation in the Mountain West.
FEATURING:
- Hear from groundbreaking keynote speakers
- Listen in on engaging panels
- Build skills in hands-on workshops
- Compete in the Northstar Hackathon
CMMC is here — are you compliant and ready for an assessment?
Shadowscape is proud to once again partner with Mission43, Idaho Apex Accelerator, Idaho Technology Council, and TechHelp - Idaho Manufacturing Specialists for the 2025 Idaho CMMC Alliance event.
We are also pleased to present Eide Bailly LLP as our featured presentation sponsor, helping us put together a phenomenal agenda this year.
Join us for an exclusive keynote with James Prince, one of the first DoD contractors to achieve Level 2 CMMC certification. Hear his real-world journey from being assigned the compliance effort to successfully passing — and watch it come to life through a live role-play session with Anders Erickson of Eide Bailly (one of just 75 authorized C3PAOs) and Mark DeBry, a seasoned Lead CCA who has worked on 25 CMMC Level 2 assessments. Gain rare insight into what assessors look for, how to prepare, and how real companies are getting across the finish line.
🗓 Thursday, September 4th
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM MST
📍 The Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse (3179 E Barber Valley Dr, Boise, ID)
💻 Livestream available for remote attendees
With CMMC assessments underway and enforcement pressure mounting from prime contractors and the Department of Defense, the time to act is now. Whether you’re a subcontractor, MSP, or prime, understanding the updated landscape is critical to staying eligible for future contracts.
This event is designed to equip members of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Managed Service Providers with the insights needed to successfully navigate CMMC assessments and turn compliance into a strategic advantage.
What to expect:
✔️ Live presentations from experienced CMMC professionals
✔️ Guidance from DoD contractors who've already gone through the process
✔️ First-hand insights from Lead CCAs (Certified CMMC Assessor)
✔️ Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and drinks
✔️ Networking with peers, support organizations, and compliance experts
Secure your spot now and take the next step toward CMMC readiness.
👉 Register here: https://www.idahocmmcalliance.com/2025
CMMC DOD DIB
Basecamp Tech Fest - September 4-5, 2025
The First Tech Conference Designed for Everyday Americans
Basecamp Tech Fest is revolutionizing the tech conference model by creating meaningful dialogue between technology builders and the people who live with their innovations. This two-day festival brings together founders, educators, business owners, students, and community leaders alongside developers, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals for "cross-pollination conversations" that drive better innovation.
What Makes It Unique:
- OpenAI exclusive workshops accessible to non-technical attendees
- NASA robot demonstrations from BSU's engineering team
- ASL interpretation and accessibility leadership
- Career fair connecting local talent with Idaho's growing tech sector
- Programming camps spanning Tech, Business, Creativity, and the Northstar Hackathon
Why Boise, Why Now: Positioned in the #2 fastest-growing tech hub in America, Basecamp demonstrates how innovation can stay connected to community values while fostering genuine technological advancement.
Partnership Opportunity: The festival features dedicated workforce development programming and career fair opportunities, perfectly aligned with Idaho Tech Council's mission to grow Idaho's technology ecosystem and connect local talent with expanding opportunities.
Details: September 4-5, 2025 | 2760 W Excursion Ln, Ste 420, Meridian, ID 83642 | basecamptechfest.com
Contact: hello@basecamptechfest.com | (949) 228-5555
Basecamp Tech Fest - September 4-5, 2025
The First Tech Conference Designed for Everyday Americans
Basecamp Tech Fest is revolutionizing the tech conference model by creating meaningful dialogue between technology builders and the people who live with their innovations. This two-day festival brings together founders, educators, business owners, students, and community leaders alongside developers, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals for "cross-pollination conversations" that drive better innovation.
What Makes It Unique:
- OpenAI exclusive workshops accessible to non-technical attendees
- NASA robot demonstrations from BSU's engineering team
- ASL interpretation and accessibility leadership
- Career fair connecting local talent with Idaho's growing tech sector
- Programming camps spanning Tech, Business, Creativity, and the Northstar Hackathon
Why Boise, Why Now: Positioned in the #2 fastest-growing tech hub in America, Basecamp demonstrates how innovation can stay connected to community values while fostering genuine technological advancement.
Partnership Opportunity: The festival features dedicated workforce development programming and career fair opportunities, perfectly aligned with Idaho Tech Council's mission to grow Idaho's technology ecosystem and connect local talent with expanding opportunities.
Details: September 4-5, 2025 | 2760 W Excursion Ln, Ste 420, Meridian, ID 83642 | basecamptechfest.com
Contact: hello@basecamptechfest.com | (949) 228-5555
Join an exclusive three‑day retreat in Island Park, ID—designed for aspiring founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, VCs, private‑equity leaders, and small‑business owners. Hosted lakeside in a cozy mountain lodge, this invite‑only experience blends high-level networking, business coaching, and curated outdoor adventures.
Special Guest: Rudy Ruettiger The legendary inspiration behind Rudy will join us to share his story, coach attendees, and stoke the fire of belief and perseverance.
What’s Included
- Vetted networking with peers and investors
- Workshops, founder pitch sessions & coaching
- Evening campfires, s’mores & fireside chats with host Stuart Draper
- Optional podcast guest spot
- All meals, snacks, and on-site activities
Optional Adventures (additional fees apply):
- Guided fly‑fishing
- Horseback ride + Western cookout dinner
- Jet‑skiing, boating, wakeboarding
- Hiking, golfing, lake fishing
Logistics
- Limited to 40 participants, first-come, first-served
- Payment schedule: 50% deposit at registration, 50% on arrival
- Price: $3000
- --Discounts are available. If you want to attend but price is an issue, please contact us right away. We are on a mission to support founders on their journey and highly motivated to make it possible for anyone to attend.--
Why Attend? Step away from the grind to work on your business instead of in it. Build real relationships, sharpen your vision, and get fired up by Rudy and a powerful lineup of fellow movers and shakers.
https://startupswithstu.com/retreats
Employers planning to attend include Boise State University, Idaho Bankers Association, Idaho Transportation Department, Piedmont Airlines, Easterseals-Goodwill, Franklin Sensors, Dabella, Express Employment Professionals, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Sevita, Idaho Youth Ranch, Personnel Plus Inc., Equus Workforce Solutions, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Ada County Human Resources, Block 22, Ada County Highway District, H&R Block, West Ada School District, Bureau of Land Management, Fred Meyer, State of Idaho Military Division and more.
A key factor disabling the ability for an organization to respond quickly and efficiently to these challenges is technical debt. Leaders are often not aware or look away as they see technical debt as solely an IT / software engineering problem. Leaders need to be part of the discussion as technical debt poses wide-ranging risk to any organization and remediation efforts compete with, or even prevent, transformation efforts that could enable the organization's future growth.
What can an enabled cybersecurity team do to assist organizational leadership in recognizing and overcoming areas of technical debt which may inhibit the growth potential of, or is creating significant risk for, the organization? This talk will cover the core elements of technical debt and present a framework to consider implementing whereby technical debt can be identified, discussed openly, and pathways can be developed to determine an appropriate pathway forward.
Ed Vasko, CISSP, C/CISO, hardly needs an introduction as he's known throughout the region for his outstanding work as the Director of the Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity at Boise State University. He also co-founded S3ntry Corp, is the Executive Director of Cyberidaho, is an Advisory Board Member of Shadowscape, and until recently the CEO of High Wire Networks.
This session highlights cutting-edge innovations, the unique challenges of commercializing deep tech, and strategies for securing investment in these high-risk, high-reward ventures.
Step away from your screens and into a relaxed and fun atmosphere where professionals gather to socialize while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks. Whether you’re a seasoned techie or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to meet others in the industry, discuss light topics, and expand your professional network.
High Tech Connect is ITC’s monthly networking event specifically designed for tech professionals and those in tech-adjacent fields. Hosted at ITC Member organizations, this informal gathering takes place on the last Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Reality Capture Network proudly announces R-CON 2025, a leading conference of its kind focused on the transformative power of digital technology in the built environment and beyond. Held at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise, Idaho, this three-day event will spotlight the real-world application of reality capture, 3D visualization, digital twins, AI, robotics, and more.
R-CON 2025 Conference Highlights:
- One-Stage Format - All keynotes, panels, and talks take place on a single stage to ensure every attendee experiences the same powerful insights and strategies - no competing tracks or missed moments.
- High-Impact Speakers - Hear directly from thought leaders at organizations like AECOM, General Motors, ExxonMobil, and NASA Kennedy Space Center - with more to be announced.
- Elite Networking - Designed for connection. Meet and engage with industry leaders, tech innovators, and peers from diverse sectors including AEC, public safety, government, energy, and healthcare.
- Cross-Industry Collaboration - Built to unite professionals using spatial data and digital workflows across traditionally siloed industries.
- Technology Showcases - See the latest tools and platforms in action — from scanning and simulation to geospatial analytics and robotics.
“This event is designed for connection. From construction sites to command centers, R-CON brings together the people shaping how we capture, manage, and use spatial data. If you’re using this tech, or should be, this is your event."
— Matthew Byrd, CEO & Founder, Reality Capture Network
Join Us at R-CON 2025
Registration is now open. To explore the agenda, speaker lineup, and travel details, visit www.rcon2025.com.
For press inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact events@realitycapturenetwork.com
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