All 10 student teams from TechPoint’s 2025 Xtern Challenge pose together outside MISO headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. The photo includes the first-, second-, and third-place teams holding their award checks following the competition.

Students Apply Data Science Skills to Real-World Energy Challenges at TechPoint’s First Xtern Challenge, Hosted by MISO

TechPoint’s first-ever Xtern Challenge brought together Indiana’s top student talent for a hands-on, data-driven competition hosted by MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). The event invited teams to apply their technical and analytical skills to a real-world problem facing one of the nation’s most critical industries: maintaining a reliable and cost-effective energy grid. The new program […]
Attendees participate in a breakout discussion during the TechPoint BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor. A small group of professionals sits in a circle sharing ideas, while other groups collaborate at nearby tables in the background. A “Breakout Session” sign is visible along the back wall.

BOLT Breakout Discussions: What Indiana’s Tech and Education Leaders Are Saying

At TechPoint’s talent convening at this year’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, leaders from business, education, and government came together to explore how Indiana can keep pace with the rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Following the mainstage discussion, participants joined breakout sessions focused on five key questions shaping Indiana’s digital future. […]
Moderator Linda Calvin leads a panel discussion at the BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor and hosted by TechPoint. Three panelists sit on stage—Raman Ohri, Nicole Heatly-Holmes, and Carol Smith—discussing how organizations can adapt to rapid advances in tech and AI. A bright BOLT-branded display and WGU banner appear in the background.

Key Takeaways from TechPoint’s Talent Panel at BOLT

At this year’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, TechPoint hosted a panel of talent & workforce experts who discussed a wide variety of topics related to tech adoption and responding to the changing needs of the modern workforce. This panel, made possible by presenting sponsor WGU, brought together four leaders shaping Indiana’s digital future: Together, […]
Sally Reasoner speaks on stage at the BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, hosted by TechPoint. She stands with a microphone and event badge in front of a large screen featuring an illustrated Indianapolis cityscape with a purple elephant and “Indianapolis” banner. A red BOLT-branded display and TechPoint backdrop are visible behind her

How Indiana Can Lead in the Age of AI: Insights from TechPoint’s AI Workforce Report

At last week’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, TechPoint Vice President of Talent Sally Reasoner shared findings from our recent report, AI-Driven Skills for Indiana’s Economy, which explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping Indiana’s workforce and industry landscape. This was part of our talent convening, Beyond AI: The Real Pressures Shaping Tech and How Talent […]
TechPoint Mira Awards are April 24, 2026

TechPoint opens nominations for 2026 Mira Awards

Submission period opens today, closes Oct. 15 INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 2, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, announced today it is now accepting nominations for its 27th Annual Mira Awards gala. The award submission period will close on Oct. 15, 2025. Companies, organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit for […]
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Indiana’s AI Imperative: Building the Nation’s Most AI-Ready Economy 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst reshaping industries, economies, and the workforce at a rapid pace. For Indiana, a state with a rich legacy in manufacturing, logistics, and life sciences, embracing AI is more than an optional business strategy. It’s a necessity to remain competitive and ensure economic growth.  […]

TechPoint launches CDO Network to advance data strategy and innovation across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy and overall tech ecosystem, today announced the formation of the Indiana CDO Network, bringing together the state’s best minds in data and analytics.   The network, which will hold its inaugural meeting in August, formalizes a previously organic consortium of central […]

Parkview Health’s global challenges spur innovation, improve healthcare

Since launching its first Healthy Mom and Baby Innovation Competition in 2020, Parkview Health has embedded innovation into the fabric of its mission to improve health and inspire well-being. In partnership with MATTER, a leading healthcare incubator, the initial competition quickly evolved into a globally recognized platform for advancing maternal and pediatric health. In its […]