Speakers
CJ Axtel
Director of Business Transformation
PetIQ
CJ Axtell is Associate Director of Business Architecture at PetIQ, where they focus on aligning people, processes, and technology to drive smarter solutions in pet health. In their role, CJ is guiding the company’s AI roadmap, helping PetIQ explore and adopt emerging technologies that improve decision-making, accelerate value delivery, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
As both a business transformation leader and an AI enthusiast, CJ brings a blend of strategic thinking and curiosity to their work, connecting big-picture vision with practical execution. They care deeply about making innovation accessible, empowering teams to embrace change, and ensuring that technology investments translate into real business outcomes.
At the core, CJ believes transformation is about more than systems and processes. It’s about inspiring people, fostering alignment, and creating the conditions where organizations can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Conrad Kennington
Vice President
Accertify
Conrad Kennington is a highly experienced professional in the e-commerce fraud prevention industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Decision Sciences at Accertify in Boise. With a career spanning over 15 years, he leads a global team of engineers and data scientists dedicated to innovating in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. His primary focus is on empowering his team to research and develop the industry's most accurate real-time fraud prevention models. This leadership role is a testament to his deep expertise and commitment to advancing the technology used to combat online fraud.
Kennington's background includes significant experience in machine learning and engineering. Prior to his role at Accertify, he was the Senior Director of Machine Learning at the travel-tech company Vacasa and a Director of Engineering at Kount. His academic credentials include a master's degree in computer science from Boise State University, with a specialization in parallel and distributed computing.
For 12 years, he also shared his knowledge as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, teaching courses in web development and machine learning, further solidifying his reputation as a leader in the tech community.
Jason Dunn-Potter
Global Architect and Executive Innovation Developer
Intel Corporation
Jason Dunn-Potter is a Global Architect for the US Public Sector at Intel Corporation as part of the Intel Governmental Technologies Team. As a part of the IGT team, he is charged with working directly with Government Agencies and Industry partners to solve complex problems by providing trusted thought leadership and candid feedback. He has worked in and around the US Public Sector, the DOD, and National Security organizations for over 30 years.
Prior to joining Intel Jason served over 26 years as an Active Army Soldier as a Signaleer (Signal Corps) starting as a private and retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW5). His previous assignments included the White House Communications Agency (WHCA) as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He has also deployed multiple times to Iraq (OIF III & V), Afghanistan (OEF), MIA recovery ops to Laos as well as Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Recovery operations. Where he provided tactical and strategic communications across various platforms and command echelons. Whether in or out of uniform he has championing optimization, brought innovative change, and lead cohesive teams of technical experts. He has an extensive background in tactical platforms (Air, Land, Sea, and Space) as well as fixed site architectures (Data Centers).
Jason is highly educated and credentialed. He currently holds several degrees including a Master of Science of Information Technology and an active CISSP for over a decade. He graduated hundreds of hours of professional education & tech training, including achieving nearly a dozen industry certifications in various aspects of IT including Network, Systems, Server, Cyber Security and Executive Management. He is a proud member of many professional organizations including AFCEA, AUSA, USAWOA (President of the Lonestar Chapter), SCRA and a senior mentor for Warriors Ethos. He has published multiple articles for industry trade publications as well as DOD doctrine.
Jason Hudson
Sr. Systems Analyst New and Emerging Tech
St. Luke’s Health System
Jason Hudson serves as a Systems Analyst on the New & Emerging Technologies team at St. Luke’s Health System, where he acts as an AI Evangelist—helping leaders, staff, and clinicians understand the practical uses and implications of artificial intelligence. His work spans evaluating emerging tools, guiding responsible governance, and designing upskilling opportunities so that AI adoption is both effective and people-centered.
Alongside his role at St. Luke’s, Jason is developing AI Basecamp, a learning hub focused on making AI approachable for anyone. Through workshops, training, and short-form content, AI Basecamp translates complex concepts into clear, engaging insights that help students, faculty, and business professionals navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI. Jason is driven by a passion for turning complexity into clarity and empowering others to succeed in the age of intelligent technology.
Weston Gwartney
University Recruiter
Micron Technology
My name is Weston Gwartney and I'm a University Recruiter at Micron here in Boise, ID. I joined Micron in April 2025, and I play a key role in building relationships with internal hiring managers, finding Intern/New College Graduate talent, and organizing events on and off the Micron campus.
I'm originally from San Jose, CA, and moved to Boise in 2016 to attend Boise State University (Go Broncos!). I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing. Following graduation, I gained valuable experience working in various agency staffing and sales roles before joining Micron. When I'm not working, I enjoy playing basketball, spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants, and watching movies and TV shows.