Tom Huynh, the owner of Polished Nail Salon and a professional walleye fisherman, speaks at TEDxFargo on July 29, 2026, at Brewhalla in north Fargo. Chris Flynn / The Forum“We’ve been convinced that weakness needs to be fixed,” Burgard said. Chris Flynn / The ForumConnor McGovern, a nine-year NFL veteran and co-founder of ABLE Games , spoke on the transformative power of competition. Chris Flynn / The ForumMarcil, reflecting on the crowd of young innovators, urged the audience to maintain a focus on service. Artist Robert Vargas talks about the mural he painted in downtown Fargo at TEDxFargo on July 29, 2026, at Brewhalla in north Fargo.