Thank You for Making the 2025 SBDC Summit a Success!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, speakers, and partners who participated in the Alaska SBDC’s second annual SBDC Summit: Innovation in AI, Healthcare, and Business, held on February 28, 2025, at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown.

The Summit brought together local, global, and national leaders from organizations including Amazon, OpiAID, Providence, Hewlett-Packard, and many more who shared invaluable insights on how AI is transforming our businesses and communities. Together, we explored actionable strategies to address Alaska’s unique challenges, like workforce shortages and access to services in underserved communities.

Building on Our Momentum

The conversations and connections made during this event will continue to shape Alaska’s innovation landscape throughout 2025 and beyond. As AI technologies evolve at an unprecedented pace, the knowledge shared at the Summit provides a foundation for implementing these tools in ways that drive growth and improve lives across our state.

We were also delighted by the enthusiastic participation in our pre-summit workshops on February 27 and the networking reception on March 1, which coincided with the exciting Fur Rondy celebrations and the ceremonial start of the 53rd Iditarod.

Looking Ahead to #SBDCSummit 2026

The overwhelmingly positive response to this year’s Summit reinforces our commitment to fostering innovation in Alaska. We’re already planning next year’s #SBDCSummit, where we’ll continue to explore emerging technologies and their applications in our unique northern context.

Stay connected with the Alaska SBDC for updates on upcoming events, resources, and opportunities to implement the insights gained from the Summit. We’re building a more innovative, connected, and prosperous Alaska.

Want to revisit Summit highlights or share your experience? Connect with us on social media using #SBDCSummit.