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.

Trace AQ, a University of Utah spinout, raised $1.25M to commercialize AI-driven air quality forecasting, helping enterprises manage wildfire smoke, regulatory risk, and environmental disruptions with predictive insights.

Milford Mining boosts copper production, vital for electronics, using AI-driven tech and sustainable practices, creating jobs and reducing U.S. reliance on foreign minerals.

UVU is hosting the inaugural data governance summit on May 29, 2025. It is sponsored by the Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy, the Smith College of Engineering and Technology, and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. Attendees are encouraged to participate via livestream, as it is nearly full.

Tandem Ventures (Draper, UT) and AskElephant (Lehi, UT) launch a statewide competition to spotlight Utah's top emerging marketers, offering a $10,000 prize and a platform to pitch ideas to leading marketing executives.

Jami Hughes, a pioneering cybersecurity leader and Northridge High’s first graduate, shares her journey from student to Zion's Bank (Midvale, UT) executive, highlighting resilience, mentorship, and her mission to empower women in tech.

Skavengerz (Ogden, UT) is a real-world adventure app that gamifies exploration, helping users unplug from screens, connect with others, and turn everyday environments into interactive quests that spark curiosity, movement, and joy.