iTECH Summit Twin Falls Agenda

June 16–17, 2026  ·  College of Southern Idaho

Day 1 — Monday, June 16  |  VIP Fireside Chat & Leadership Reception

đź“Ť Herrett Center · College of Southern Idaho  ·  Invite Only

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 Moon Founder, 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: Janeale Desert Creative Group
Networking
VIP Networking Reception
Relationship-building and networking for executives, speakers, sponsors, and community leaders.

Day 2 — Tuesday, June 17  |  iTECH Summit Main Event

đź“Ť 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-Klinger Melaleuca
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 Frazer Hawley 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 Matsuoka SBDC
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 Cook Trueleap
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 Griffith Former 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.