NWA Tech Summit | Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce

ROGERS CONVENTION CENTER
October 28-29, 2024

The Bentonville Area Chamber is reimagining the NWA Tech Summit to make it bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever. As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow as a hub for technology and innovation, the Chamber is taking this opportunity to elevate the experience for innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and changemakers from around the world.

To give the event the spotlight it deserves, the 2025 NWA Tech Summit has been postponed, with new dates to be announced for Summer 2026. The Chamber looks forward to unveiling a refreshed and expanded Summit that continues to showcase the region’s leadership in tech and innovation.

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View the schedule below for the agenda and speakers for the NWA Tech Summit. Our theme this year is Homegrown, and we’re excited to bring you insights and innovations from the heart of Northwest Arkansas.

Cultivating Local Innovation, Shaping the World

Shelley Simpson, MBA, President & CEO, J.B. Hunt

Innovation at the Core: Transforming Supply Chains for the Future

Dennis Anderson, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, ArcBest

Not Broken, Just Ready for Redesign: Scaling Omnichannel Healthcare

Marcus Osborne, MBA, Chairman, RightMove Health

Transforming the Moving World

Cyrus Sigari, MBA, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, UP Partners

Entrepreneurship + Innovation

This track explores the intersection of visionary thinking and practical execution, spotlighting the ideas, strategies, and technologies that drive startup success and industry disruption. From early-stage ideation to scaling breakthrough solutions, sessions will feature founders, investors, and innovation leaders sharing insights on building impactful ventures in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.

International Connections

This track explores the global dynamics shaping technology collaboration, policy, and innovation across borders. Through discussions on international partnerships, regulatory frameworks, and cross-cultural exchange, we’ll examine how global cooperation drives progress—and how tech can bridge divides in an increasingly interconnected world.

RVC + CPG

This track focuses on how technology is reshaping the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry and the entire retail value chain—from product development and supply logistics to omnichannel experiences and data-driven personalization. Hear from industry leaders and innovators driving efficiency, sustainability, and customer engagement in the evolving world of commerce.

Health Tech

This track dives into the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, showcasing how technology is transforming patient care, medical research, and health system efficiency. From AI-powered diagnostics to digital therapeutics and wearable tech, discover the tools and ideas reshaping the future of health and wellness.

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We have bulk ticket discounts available! (No promo code necessary)

“If you’re interested in learning and finding out about the future, you should be coming to this. It’s such a cool forum to think about something that is really growing in the world, and especially Northwest Arkansas."

— Vice President at Walmart

“If you look across all the different discussion topics, there’s going to be something for everyone and something that really speaks to how technology is impacting our daily lives.”

— Vice President at Flywheel Digital