In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, the ability to adapt and act swiftly is crucial for any organization aiming to lead in Minnesota’s vibrant tech industry. It’s natural for rapid change to create feelings of hesitation and fear, as our neurology often responds to uncertainty with caution. John Sweeney, leveraging his vast experience in mindset transformation through improvisational practices, offers a keynote that tackles these challenges, empathetically recognizing the valid emotional responses to change while guiding toward overcoming them.

From the buzz of fax machines to the glow of our handheld screens, technology has continually evolved alongside us. Is spatial computing, like virtual and augmented reality, just the inevitable next step in how we access people and information?

Imagine being able to learn how to perform heart surgery faster and safer with personalized simulations like Neo in The Matrix, take school field trips to the International Space Station like Mr. Frizzle’s Magic School Bus, and experience human connection and presence that feels close no matter the miles. This session traces our journey from flat, clunky tools to where the digital and physical merge seamlessly. We’ll explore why big tech players like Apple and Meta have relentlessly invested billions of dollars laying the foundation for this paradigm shift. As we embrace the convergence of many new technologies in the next decade, the question isn’t merely about adopting them—it’s about embracing a new way of perceiving and engaging with the world around us.