Come see a wide variety of technology being used at schools and businesses right here in northern Minnesota!


Bemidji, MN

Special Guest:
Co-founder of Apple Steve “Woz” Wozniak

Co-founder of Apple Steve “Woz” Wozniak

On arena main stage starting at 1 p.m.

2 p.m. Greater Bemidji's First NORTH STARtup Pitch Competition

For lodging information visit visitbemidji.com/lodging

The first of its kind GigaZone TechXpo, a Paul Bunyan Communications Event is Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN. Admission is FREE. Over 30 exhibits including drones, simulators, virtual reality, and much more.

The mission of the GigaZone TechXpo is to spark excitement and create opportunities with technology by connecting students and job seekers with employers, educators, and technology enthusiasts from across northern Minnesota.

The TechXpo will be held concurrently with the GigaZone Gaming Championship, an arena-style e-gaming competition produced by Paul Bunyan Communications, which attracted more than 4,000 gamers to the last in person event in 2019. Info at gigazonegaming.com.

Greater Bemidji's First NORTH STARtup Pitch Competition

Hear pitches from regional entrepreneurs as they compete for prize money to support their startup company. Each entrepreneur will present a five minute pitch to a panel of judges, followed by a five minute question and answer session. Based upon a review of all pitches, prize money will be awarded to the entrepreneur with the most successful pitch.

If you are interested in applying for the competition, apply here. Deadline is April 5.

Confirmed Exhibitors

Paul Bunyan Communications
Bemidji State University
Minnesota North College
Simmuk
NLFX
Visit Bemidji
Kinbee
Red Lake Nation
Sanford Health
Aircorps Aviation
Beltrami Electric Cooperative
Marvin
Pinnacle Marketing Group
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji Steel Company
Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center Of Excellence
Rocketman
Community Voice Mobile App
National Center for Autonomous Technologies
Digi-Key Electronics
St. Cloud State University TEC (Technology, Engineering & Careers) Network
Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence
IUOE Local 49
First City Geeks
Ape Man Games
Northwestern Mutual
ICON Architects
HUG Hydronics
The Plum Catalyst
Central Lakes College
Enfinity Network
Youth Drone Sports Championships
Iron Range Engineering
Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference