IEEE-USA IWRC AI & Autonomy Conference

On 10 September, the IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference (IWRC) will bring together stakeholders from industry, government, and academia for an AI and Autonomy Summit in Grand Forks, North Dakota. We will meet, network, learn, and discuss federal and state technology initiatives related to artificial intelligence and autonomy, and other government programs that promote innovation and small business in the upper Midwest. This event will give you an opportunity to meet potential partners from the U.S. federal agencies and learn more about how you can contribute to the North Dakota and the Midwest innovation ecosystem.

AI and autonomous systems are quickly reshaping global industries, and North Dakota is a powerhouse in both. On 10 September 2025, innovators from government, industry and academia are coming together to define what’s next. Registration is now open for IEEE-USA’s IWRC AI & Autonomy Summit – where AI meets aerospace, agriculture and defense in one of the most dynamic tech ecosystems in the Midwest.

Grand Forks is rapidly emerging as a national hub for autonomous systems and AI innovation. With the University of North Dakota’s leadership in aerospace and unmanned systems research and the presence of Grand Sky (the nation’s first UAS-focused business park) this region offers a unique convergence of academic excellence, industry momentum and military infrastructure. The upcoming summit will spotlight how these assets are driving breakthroughs in autonomy across sectors.

More Info: https://iwrc.ieeeusa.org/iwrc-grand-forks/