Dana Ware, CCO at ARound and former Creative Director at The VOID, shares her journey through VR/AR, overcoming tech challenges, motherhood in gaming, and inspiring young women to pursue STEM careers.

At Accelerate 2025, Pattern (Lehi, UT) unveiled a suite of AI tools to help brands improve visibility, conversion, and content performance as consumer behavior shifts toward AI-driven search and social commerce.

Hypercraft (Lindon, UT) has raised $26 million in Series A funding led by Stalwart Ventures (Provo, UT) and SDF (Abu Dhabi) to expand its software-defined mobility platform and launch HyperLynk™, advancing hybrid-electric systems for automotive, defense, and industrial applications.

Appli (Sandy, UT) says its AI-powered financial calculators are driving increased loan conversions and search traffic at First Source Federal Credit Union (New York), a key customer, showcasing the fintech’s ability to deliver personalized, high-converting digital lending experiences.

UVU students develop an autonomous electric aircraft tug to reduce fuel use, emissions, and enhance safety, earning industry recognition and exploring commercial applications for broader airport operations.

AI is transforming men's mental health by offering private, accessible, and stigma-free support. This piece by Videra Health's Co-founder, Brett Talbot, explores innovative technologies empowering men to seek help and reshaping behavioral health care delivery.

Utah’s inaugural Data Privacy and Governance Summit revealed a bold state-led vision for citizen-controlled digital identity, ethical AI, and public data accountability—positioning Utah as a national leader in digital rights infrastructure.

BYU professor Dr. Bonnie Anderson shares her path from early tech exposure to leading AI and cybersecurity research, while championing inclusion, mentoring students, and redefining what it means to belong in STEM.