The Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit, self-described as “the Heartland’s premier technology conference,” returned for its ninth edition this October. This year’s summit, with the theme “Fast Forward,” hosted 1,700 attendees in venues across downtown Bentonville. The summit’s 137 presenters represented…
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NWA Technology Summit Announces Keynote Speakers, Agenda
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith the Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit just 65 days away, the event has released a sneak peak of its agenda for Oct. 16-18 in downtown Bentonville. This year’s summit presenters feature industry leaders in mobility & supply chain, cybersecurity, health…
The judges for a virtual fundraising event on March 16 for Economic Arkansas (EA) read like a “Who’s Who” of some of the top executives not just in Arkansas but nationally and internationally. Jim Walton, who is chairman and CEO…
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Economics Arkansas Hosting Virtual Pitch Contest for Students in March
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEconomics Arkansas will be hosting a unique virtual pitch contest in March, featuring top Northwest Arkansas business executives. The Think Inside the Box pitch event will challenge participants to pitch a product idea that must be conceptualized and prototyped in…
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U of A Launching Undergraduate Data Science Program in Fall 2020
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe University of Arkansas is increasing its offerings in data-centric fields with a new undergraduate program. Starting in fall 2020, the university will launch its first undergraduate program in data science. Students majoring in the program will work with faculty…