Vision Idaho to spotlight Idaho tech  

The Idaho Technology Council will host Vision Idaho — Idaho Tech on Jan. 19 to showcase the annual Idaho KnowlEDGE Report, a program that serves as the voice for Idaho’s technology needs in industry and the economy.

“It highlights how technology and innovation are both vital in all industry sectors and discovering each of Idaho’s regions’ goals and strengths while assessing industry metrics and extrapolating future trends,” explained Jay Larsen, CEO and founder of Idaho Technology Council.  

This year’s event keynote will feature Dave Kaplan, vice president of global IP strategy at Micron Technology, the company that holds most patents in the state of Idaho. The event will also have both live in-person and virtual presentations from around the state of Idaho. 

This year’s KnowlEDGE Report is focused on highlighting the relationship between research and development, and a successful and innovative economy.  

Larsen said, “The idea is based on innovative disruption, where companies and entrepreneurs are developing new products and services that are meeting their customers’ needs today, but more importantly into the future.” 

Vision Idaho began four years ago, and since then, the report has been used by several private and public organizations focused on cultivating an innovative ecosystem in Idaho.   

The Vision Idaho Jan. 19 event, sponsored by Stukent, begins at 9 a.m. MST and is free. Registration is available here or through the technology council’s website.