October 15, 2026
Our annual NODAKON event focuses on AI, Cybersecurity and Future Readiness. NODAKON is proudly sponsored by First Western Bank and Trust, SRT, and the MSU Cultural and Intellectual Engagement Council.
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Event Schedule • Student Center Conference Center
Insight Sessions
10 A.M.
- Cybersecurity Needs Passionate People – Chris Gergen, Chief Information Security Officer, NDIT
- Cybersecurity Challenges as an ISP – Shawn Grosz, Chief Technology Officer, SRT
- AI and Banking – Luis Estrada, Senior Vice President of Information Security / Strategic Initiatives, First Western Bank and Trust
AI at Work: How Organizations Are Adapting
11 A.M.
- Jason Anderson, Data Insights & AI Manager, NDIT
- Jesse Clark, Application Security, Tyler Technologies
- Luis Estrada, Senior Vice President of Information Security/Strategic Initiatives, First Western Bank & Trust
- Ryan Jockers, Senior Data Scientist, Ligonier Ministries
- Jordan Kelly, Network Operations Manager, SRT
- Seth Hendershot, System Administrator, Trinity Health
Keynote Session: Proactive AI
12:15 P.M.
- Ryan Jockers, Senior Data Scientist, Ligonier Ministries
MSU Students Only: Cyber Challenge
1:15 P.M. • Model Hall 116- Jon Heard, Cyber Security Analyst, NDIT
- Jeremy Larson, Cyber Security Analyst, NDIT
- Snacks and beverages provided
MSU Faculty & Staff Only: AI In Action Workshop
1:15 P.M. • Old Main 314
Converting Static Documents into Dynamic, Deployable Infographics with Nathan Anderson, Director of Institutional Assessment & AI Enthusiast, MSU
Spots Limited! Contact Kristi Berg to sign up.
