ND Future Forum

GNDC’s Future Forum marks the celebration of the Greater North Dakota Chamber’s 100-year anniversary. This event is not just about recognizing past achievements; it's about looking ahead to the next century. At GNDC, we recognize that the business community is leading the way towards the future, guaranteeing North Dakota's global competitiveness.

The forum will bring together thought leaders to delve into trends, technologies, and strategies that will drive North Dakota's future progress.
 

agenda description, details, and speaker bios

AGENDA

8:00 AM: WELCOME and Host Kickoff

• Jami Hovet (Minnkota Power Cooperative)

8:15 AM: ENERGY and AG Intersections

• MODERATOR: Matthew Marshall (Minnkota Power Cooperative)
• Cortnee Jensen (UND)
• Tom Oakland (ND Dept of Commerce)
• Cindy Graffeo (NDSU) 
• PANEL RESPONSE: PSC Commissioner Julie Fedorchak, Nat. Assoc. of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
• bios

9:15 AM: Empowering the NEXT WAVE OF BUSINESS: Insights from Young Business Leaders

• MODERATOR: Liz Markham (GNDC)
• Thomas Stromme (First Western Bank & Trust)
• Jade Scherr (HexaHive)
• Kaleb Dschaak (Fenworks) 
• bios

10:15 AM: Networking BREAK

10:45 AM: TECHNOLOGY: Changing the Pace and Flow of Business

• MODERATOR: Chris Whalen (Fireside Office Solutions)
• Seth Arndorfer (DCN)
• Taya Spelhaug (Microsoft)
• Joshua Riedy (Thread) 
• bios

11:45 AM: Business Benchmarks BOOK LAUNCH

12:00 PM: LUNCH

1:00 PM: FIRESIDE CHAT with David R. Alexander, President of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)
 
1:45 PM: BREAK

2:00 PM: HEALTHCARE Revolution: Navigating Delivery Evolution and Cost Control Responses

• MODERATOR: Rep. Greg Stemen
• Lacey Bergh (BCBSND)
• Todd Forkel (Altru)
• Megan Dooley (Innovative Therapy Solutions & Consulting) 
• bios

2:45 PM: EDUCATION Remaining Competitive to Ensure Cultivation of Tomorrow’s Workforce

• MODERATOR: Andrea Pfennig (GNDC)
• Leah Moschella (National Center on Education and the Economy)
• Cory Steiner (Northern Cass School District)
• Wayde Sick (ND Dept of CTE) 
• bios

3:40 PM: CLOSING Remarks

 

This is a hybrid event. Attend in person, virtually, or both - we'll leave it up to you.

 

Refund policy: Refunds, minus credit card fees are available prior to May 10. After this date, you may send an alternate from the same organization to the event without additional charge. To request a cancellation or to make a change, please email mallory@ndchamber.com.