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SUMMARY:TechTalk: A Viral Q&A with The Fat Electrician
DESCRIPTION:Join us at TechTalk for a behind the scenes Q&A session with Nic\, aka The Fat Electrician. Nic is known across social media for his skit-style military review videos\, with over 1.2 million followers on TikTok\, 107k+ followers on Instagram\, and 829k+ followers on YouTube. You can expect a wide-ranging conversation about going viral in North Iowa\, social media tips and insights\, and much more. \nAs always\, your first drink at TechTalk is free! Registration is requested. \nRegister Now\n  \nLooking for a little something extra? Bring a friend new to TechTalk\, and receive an extra drink on us! \n— \nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly. Learn more or get involved – check us out online and on Facebook.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-a-viral-qa-with-the-fat-electrician/
LOCATION:Mason City Brewing\, 28 E. State St.\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk: eSports
DESCRIPTION:eSports have been called the new sport for the digital generation – competitive\, organized video gaming is now a spectator sport and a multi-million dollar industry. Community colleges\, high schools\, universities\, and professional leagues are all growing rapidly. Join us at TechTalk with the NIACC eSports team for an inside look at this exciting field. \nAs always\, your first drink at TechTalk is free! Looking for a little something extra? Bring a friend new to TechTalk\, and receive an extra drink on us! \nRegister Now\n  \nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly. Learn more or get involved – check us out on Facebook.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-esports/
LOCATION:Mason City Brewing\, 28 E. State St.\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk: How Small Businesses Can Automate for E-commerce Success
DESCRIPTION:Smart Selling: How Small Businesses Can Automate for E-Commerce Success\n\n\n\nWondering if automation is too complex for your business? Discover how integrating AI and automation in inventory\, customer service\, and marketing can streamline operations\, reduce costs\, and enhance customer experiences. Unlock automation’s potential to transform your ecommerce venture! \nAt TechTalk\, our featured speaker Tom Altman of Altus CXO will help you discover how you can boost your business by integrating automation essentials into your e-commerce strategy. \nRegister now and join us at TechTalk for new strategies you can put into practice for seamless small business e-commerce. As always\, your first drink is on us! \nSponsored by: Altus CXO \nRegister\n  \nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly. Learn more or get involved – check us out on Facebook. \nQuestions? Contact us at pappajohn@niacc.edu
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-how-small-businesses-can-automate-for-e-commerce-success/
LOCATION:Mason City Brewing\, 28 E. State St.\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Path to Corporate Innovation: Insights from Hank Norem\, Chief Innovation Officer for Sukup Innovations\nJoin us for TechTalk on May 28 for an evening sponsored by the NIACC Pappajohn Center! Are you embracing innovation at your company? Join us at TechTalk for an insightful Q&A with Hank Norem\, Chief Innovation Officer for Sukup Innovations. We’ll be looking at the importance of innovation within a business\, and how the creation of innovation teams or departments can allow companies to drive innovation\, efficiency\, productivity\, and growth. \nRegister\n  \nSpeaker\nHank Norem is the Chief Innovation Officer at Sukup Manufacturing Co.\, an innovative ag manufacturing company. In his capacity as CIO\, Hank is responsible for the oversight of Sukup Innovations\, an entity that also includes Ramco Innovations\, specializing in industrial automation products and services\, and Maple Studios\, a startup studio supporting early-stage industrial companies. \nHank serves as Chief Technology Officer and Chair of the Iowa Innovation Council where he co-chairs the Advanced Manufacturing sub-group\, which helped launch the Manufacturing 4.0 grant program. As a licensed CPA and graduate of UMKC’s MBA program\, Hank combines his passion for studying and executing strategic business transactions with his financial expertise to drive technology developments throughout the Midwest. \n\nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly. Learn more or get involved – join the TechTalk Facebook Group. \nQuestions? Contact us at pappajohn@niacc.edu
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-16/
LOCATION:Mason City Brewing\, 28 E. State St.\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk: Augmented Reality
DESCRIPTION:Discover how technology can revolutionize your training programs by using augmented reality. \nSponsored by Riskill. \n  \nRegister for TechTalk\n  \nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly. Learn more or get involved – join the TechTalk Facebook Group. \nQuestions? Contact us at pappajohn@niacc.edu
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-augmented-reality/
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk: Young Professionals Take on Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us at TechTalk for a panel discussion looking at emergent technology from the eyes of North Iowa’s next generation of professionals and leaders. \nRegister\n  \nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-young-professionals/
LOCATION:Lake Time Brewery\, 801 Main Ave\, Clear Lake\, IA\, 50428\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk: AI and U
DESCRIPTION:TechTalk takes a look at Artificial Intelligence at our August event! Join us for an enlightening discussion on the emergence of AI\, exploring its transformative potential and the security concerns it can raise. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the technology advancements reshaping our world and the strategies you can use to mitigate the resulting security risks. \nSponsored by CLTel \nRegister for TechTalk\n  \nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly. Learn more or get involved – check us out online and on Facebook. \nQuestions? Contact us at pappajohn@niacc.edu
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-ai-and-u/
LOCATION:Lake Time Brewery\, 801 Main Ave\, Clear Lake\, IA\, 50428\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk: Digital Transformations
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to dive deep into the evolving world of digital transformation? Join us at TechTalk for an exploration of how digital innovation is reshaping the way we interact with banks\, businesses\, and each other. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nDefining Digital Transformation: We’ll kick off by demystifying what digital transformation really means in today’s fast-paced world. Understand the core components and strategies that drive change and innovation.\nA Brief History: Trace the journey of digital transformations in the banking industry\, from the early days of ATMs and online banking to the current wave of AI-driven services and blockchain technologies. Learn how each milestone has set the stage for the dynamic landscape we see today.\nChallenges and Opportunities: As banks and businesses navigate ongoing digital transformations\, we’ll explore the key challenges they face and the immense opportunities that lie ahead for those who can successfully adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape.\n\nFollowing the presentation\, we want to hear from you! We’ll open the floor for feedback and discussion around the digitization challenges your business might be facing plus what digital banking features you love and what you’d like to see in the future. \nAnd – as always – your first drink at TechTalk is on us! \nSponsored by Clear Lake Bank & Trust \nRegister for TechTalk\n\nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk is a community-organized event and meets monthly. Learn more or get involved – check us out online and on Facebook. \nQuestions? Contact us at pappajohn@niacc.edu
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-digital-transformations/
LOCATION:Lake Time Brewery\, 801 Main Ave\, Clear Lake\, IA\, 50428\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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SUMMARY:TechTalk
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Brix Annex (formerly Mason City Brewing) on October 22nd as bring TechTalk back to Mason City for the fall! \nNow is the opportunity for you to help shape the future of TechTalk: take a short survey\, share your thoughts\, and get rewarded! One lucky survey respondent will win a $50 Visa gift card. \nTake the survey here >> \n  \nRegister for TechTalk\n  \nTechTalk is an event designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, technologists\, business people and investors for networking — and more. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class\, including tech employees and employers. \nTechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-17/
LOCATION:Mason City Brewing\, 28 E. State St.\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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