2025 GigaZone TechXpo Exhibitors

A business idea contest sponsored by Greater Bemidji, Inc. and Now Innovators Network with a $5000 prize to the winner.

The MTA is an organization that represents rural broadband providers, like Paul Bunyan Communications in Legislative and Regulatory matters. In addition, the MTA runs the only telecom specific safety program. As part of that program, MTA has an Incident Response Vehicle (IRV). The concept of IRV was born out of natural disasters around the country and the need to restore communications as soon as possible. IRV can respond on short notice to any location affected by local service interruption and support the local Internet Service Provider until their facilities are operational again. IRV is staffed by volunteers from several different MTA member companies who are specially trained to provide state-of-the-art telecommunications in adverse conditions.

Experiential learning opportunities for students aged 14-21 to visit local businesses partnered with our programs. Students create relationships with business partners and learn about career paths they may not have otherwise been exposed to.

An arcade that travels the country with a collection focused on Japanese imports.

Bemidji State University: Thriving community, nestled in Minnesota’s north woods, rich in American Indian culture, emphasizes environmental stewardship, community engagement, and global awareness. Visit our campus and apply for FREE. Opportunity awaits for students to shine and excel.

The Bemidji State University TAD School (Technology, Art & Design) will be showcasing the technologies they use in the program including Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, Exhibit + Experience Design Building, and more.

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office will have telecommunicators present at the table with our current radios, portable dispatch center and other technologies.

NLFX Professional is a multi-functional technology company based in Bemidji. We provide solutions for system integration and installation, product sales and support for your audio, lighting, musical instruments and more. We have a knowledgeable sales staff with over 75 combined years of experience to assist in your specific needs.

Healthcare Technology, Ergotron cart technology, Radiology technology, Phillips monitors, EKG cart, Reaction Board, Cath case with Xray, Cath Case Sectra ETC Still working on the list but will have some new equipment to showcase.

Generative AI powered services and products for businesses.

Visit Bemidji will be showcasing our award winning "Great Moments" Photo booth from the Minnesota State Fair. Through Chroma key "Green Screen" technology, guests can transport themselves to various places in Bemidji in the season and setting of their choice!

Check out the new 100% electric Polaris Ranger Kinetic, hop on the energy bike to create “Peddle Power”.

Community Voice app is an innovative community communication tool, allowing community events, news, services, businesses, community information to all be in one spot.

Leech Lake Tribal College will be able to promote higher education in our Business and IT Programs.

Virtual Reality goggles with manufacturing related materials and a welding simulator.

NTC's building trades, automotive, and healthcare training programs utilize technology in the classroom and in the field. NTC will have several targeted displays as well as information and access to educational opportunities in technology.

We will have our robots and playfield on exhibit for our students and spectators to drive. Students will also talk with attendees about our program and what opportunities it provides.

Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference is an organization advocating STEM education through High School competitive robotics. Several area schools will demonstrate robots students built under strict constraints to play this years game, Reefscape. Also included could be demonstrations of FIRST LEGO League for elementary/middle school students and Unified Robotics for students of all abilities. Space is requested would allow for a full demonstration of this years game.

Northland & NCAT will be able to bring a few different items depending on space & staffing. Options would be partial aerial drone field with CoDrones, a few laptops to demonstrate basic coding of the drones, flight simulators on a laptop, Spintronic games to learn basic electricity, VR goggles with simulated training program, and Riveting.

UTV, SlingShot, Driving Sim, Gaming PC's

Amatuer Radio technologies, including HF, UHF/VHF communication, APRS packet data/location tracking, worldwide digital communication over RF, LoRa mesh networks, and other RF technologies

We will be bringing an interactive display that has been created by our students.

Building smarter communities where transportation is safe, sustainable, equitable, & fun!

Virtual Reality and custom arcade cabinet

Demonstrating 3D laser scanning and how we utilize it to develop 3D CAD models used for downstream aerospace part manufacturing in supporting continued airworthiness of historic, legacy and modern aircraft. Also, enjoy a playable demo of War Thunder, where you can take to the skies as a WWII pilot.