Learn about tech tools for community betterment at the 2024 Rural Developers Assembly
Community leaders and economic developers will be introduced to new and emerging technologies at the Rural Electric and Telecommunications (RE&T) Development Center’s Rural Developers Assembly Oct. 17. Attendees will learn how generative artificial intelligence, data collection and analysis tools can help them become more efficient and effective in their efforts to create positive change in their communities. The assembly will be held at the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) headquarters in Mandan. Originally planned for Aug. 1, the event was rescheduled to accommodate more participants’ schedules.
“Each year, the Rural Developers Assembly provides an opportunity to learn about concepts and programs that can help maintain and grow our rural communities,” says Ellen Huber, NDAREC rural development services director. “This year’s event will benefit rural developers and community ‘super-volunteers’ who wear many hats and are interested in enhancing efforts to sustain and grow their communities.”
The event will feature a hands-on keynote presentation by Marlo Anderson, host of “The Tech Ranch” radio show, which explores technological innovations and their impact on our lives. Rural development professionals and community volunteers will also share their experiences using various tools and explain the potential applications for community betterment.
Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops.
To learn more about the event and register, visit ndarec.com/2024-rural-developers-assembly. The registration deadline is Oct. 10.
NDAREC is the statewide trade association for 17 electric distribution cooperatives and five generation and transmission cooperatives operating in North Dakota. The distribution cooperatives provide electricity to more than 250,000 North Dakotans. NDAREC services include legislative advocacy, line worker safety training and professional development services, cooperative business development, and communication services, including publication of the North Dakota Living magazine.