TECHNOLOGY AND 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT 
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2024
Join us for our second Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit, where industry leaders, innovators, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs converge for a dynamic event focused on the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, featuring insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to learn from tech experts and successful entrepreneurs!
SCHEDULE
JEWETT THEATER
9:00 AM - Entrepreneurship Keynote Speaker
“How Tommy John Built a Brand with Loyal Following”
Tom Patterson, Tommy John
BLUE ROOM
“To Infinity and Beyond: Conceptualize Architectural Design from Sketches to AI”
Nila R. Leiserowitz, FASID, FIIDA
Speaker provided in partnership with 
The Cramer Center for Design & Innovation
10:00 AM - Breakout Sessions
RED ROOM
“Brand Building and Innovation: Q&A with Tom Patterson”
Tom Patterson, Tommy John
BLUE ROOM
“An Eighteen-Year Overnight Success: The Founding Story of MarketBeat”
Matt Paulson, MarketBeat
11:00 AM - Breakout Sessions
RED ROOM
“The Future of Cybersecurity: Q&A with Tyler Cohen Wood”
Tyler Cohen Wood, Cybersecurity Expert
12:00 PM - Food Truck Lunch
Pickled Pig and Shagan Pit
Professional Headshots by Bremer Photography Available from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in JFAC Lobby.
JEWETT THEATER
2:00 PM - Entrepreneurship Table Talk
“Startup Stories: Women Entrepreneurs Changing the Narrative”
- Christine Hamilton, Christiansen Land and Cattle, Ltd. 
- Marcia O’Leary, Missouri Breaks Industries Research Inc. 
- Annie Donaway, Modern Day Health Care 
JEWETT THEATER
1:00 PM - Technology Keynote Speaker
“Innovating Cybersecurity with AI and Emerging Technologies: Shaping the Future”
Tyler Cohen Wood, Cybersecurity Expert
BLACK BOX THEATER
3:00 PM - Community Champions Networking Event (Open to the public)
Professional Headshots by Bremer Photography Available from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in JFAC Lobby.
 
      
      Tom Patterson
Owner and Founder of Tommy John
 
      
      Tyler Cohen Wood
Cybersecurity Expert
 
      
      Matt Paulson
Founder and CEO of MarketBeat
 
      
      Nila R. Leiserowitz
FASID, FIIDA - Interior Designer
 
      
      Marcia O’Leary
Manager and CEO for Missouri Breaks Industries Research Inc.
 
      
      Christine Hamilton
Co-owner and Managing Partner, Christiansen Land and Cattle, Ltd.
Annie Donaway
CEO of Modern Day Health Care
LOCATION
Johnson Fine Arts Center, 
Northern State University
1200 S St Jay, Aberdeen - SD


 
            
              
            
            
          
               
            
              
            
            
          
             
            
              
            
            
          
             
            
              
            
            
          
             
            
              
            
            
          
            