Alaska Small Business Development Center

Why the 2025 SBDC Summit is a Must-Attend Event

January 15, 2025

In Alaska, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. The challenges of running a business in the Last Frontier require ingenuity, resilience, and a knack for thinking big. That’s why the 2025 SBDC Summit: Innovation in AI, Healthcare, and Business, happening February 28, isn’t just another conference; it’s an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible for Alaska’s economy.

Why This Summit Matters for Alaska

Alaska’s unique economic landscape is marked by a reliance on industries like fishing, energy, tourism, and healthcare—industries that face unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the digital age.

  • AI Tools to Overcome Distance: With vast stretches of land separating communities, AI-powered solutions can bridge gaps in logistics, communication, and service delivery. Imagine real-time inventory management for remote fishing fleets or predictive analytics helping small businesses optimize operations—this is the kind of transformation the summit explores.
  • Revolutionizing Rural Healthcare: Alaska’s remote communities have long faced challenges in accessing quality care. Sessions will explore how AI and healthcare technology improve outcomes in even the most isolated areas, from virtual consultations to data-driven treatment plans.
  • Empowering Entrepreneurs: With 99.1% of Alaskan businesses classified as small businesses, the summit offers actionable insights tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local entrepreneurs.

What You’ll Gain

  • Expert Guidance: Learn directly from top minds in AI, healthcare, and business, including trailblazing keynote speakers and panelists who are redefining industries.
  • Networking Goldmine: Meet Alaska’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. The summit offers invaluable connections whether you’re looking for collaborators, clients, or just a little inspiration.
  • Actionable Takeaways: Walk away with real strategies you can implement immediately, from utilizing AI tools to navigating healthcare tech adoption.

The 2025 SBDC Summit isn’t just an event; it’s a launchpad for what’s next in Alaska’s economy. Join us, and let’s build a future where innovation thrives in even the state’s most remote corners.

  • Mark your calendars for the Summit: Friday, February 28, 2025
  • Swing by our Summit Reception for Fur Rondy: Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • Learn more and register now: sbdcsummit.com
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