Nebraska’s tech ecosystem and community has never had more momentum. Startups are scaling, corporate innovators are adopting AI, policymakers are leaning in, and the impact is being felt across every corner of the state. The 2025 Tech Nebraska Summit, happening October 30 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, is where that momentum turns into action — a single day that brings together the people powering Nebraska’s next chapter in technology, innovation, and beyond.
Here’s why you should be there:
See Nebraska’s Tech Momentum in Action
From the Omaha metro to the plains of Western Nebraska, tech transformation is no longer a niche, it’s woven into Nebraska’s economic identity.
In Lincoln, innovation is accelerating at a pace the city has never seen. Over the last five years, the city’s tech sector has grown by about 21%, outpacing national averages. At any given time, more than 100 startups operate across sectors like AI, agritech, health innovation, and edtech. Lincoln’s startup ecosystem today claims a $10.5 billion economic impact, with a 35% rise in new ventures since 2020.
In Omaha, technology is reshaping entire industries. Logistics and supply chains are modernizing, medtech and healthcare are building on world-class research and clinical assets, finance and insurance are embedding data and automation, and AI is shifting from buzzword to business tool.
National eyes are noticing too. In the 2025 Midwest Startup City Rankings, both Lincoln (#15) and Omaha (#16) landed in the top 20, with Lincoln named the third-highest performer for startup momentum in the entire region.
And in Western Nebraska, innovation is rooted in the state’s agricultural heritage. Startups like Marble and Grain Weevil highlight how technology is being applied to real on-farm challenges, while precision agriculture and digital tools are becoming everyday practice.
The 2025 Tech Nebraska Summit is where these threads converge: Omaha’s enterprise power, Lincoln’s startup surge, and Western Nebraska’s applied innovation. Together, they form a tech story bigger than any one city: a statewide movement shaping the future of Nebraska.
Be Part of the Policy Conversation
Smart policy is critical to sustaining Nebraska’s momentum, and the Summit puts you in the middle of those conversations.
In our Policy Playbook session, leaders from Google, the Greater Omaha Chamber, and HB Strategies will forecast the 2026 legislative session and highlight how decisions on AI, cybersecurity, broadband, workforce, and startup support will shape our competitive edge.
And in a fireside chat with Attorney General Mike Hilgers, we’ll hear directly from one of Nebraska’s top policymakers on how the state can support innovation while safeguarding the public. Earlier this month, Tech Nebraska’s Advisory Board met with AG Hilgers for a strategic listening session on data privacy, the startup economy, AI, and the innovation ecosystem. This fireside chat will continue that dialogue and directly address the future of tech in our state.
Learn How to Scale, Fund, and Secure Innovation
Momentum only matters if we can fund it, scale it, and secure it. The Summit is bringing those pieces together:
- From Angels to Exit: Investors from Nebraska Angels, MOVE Ventures, and M-One Capital will discuss raising capital at every stage.
- Startups and Beyond: Founders like Jennifer Lea (Entry Envy), Karen Borchert (Alpaca), and Tullen Mabbutt (CompanyCam) will talk through building and staying in Nebraska.
- Cloud Control: Experts from Trility will dive into turning cloud costs into a competitive advantage.
- Cybersecurity: Leaders from UBT, Great Plains Communications, and the State of Nebraska will explain how to protect our most critical data and industries.
Understand How AI Is Transforming Work
AI isn’t just changing how we build software — it’s changing how we work together.
- In The Great Knowledge Acceleration, you’ll hear how companies in Nebraska, and across the US, are using AI to bridge generational divides and accelerate learning.
- In Modernizing Professional Services, leaders from the City of Omaha, Dotcomm, Lutz, and Olsson will share how data and analytics are transforming services, planning, and large-scale projects.
These aren’t abstract conversations, they’re grounded in what Nebraska companies are doing right now.
Get Insights from Visionary Leaders
This year’s speaker lineup brings together some of the most influential voices shaping tech and innovation across the Midwest and beyond:
- Greg Tehven, CEO of Emerging Prairie and co-founder of Grand Farm, on the future of autonomy in agriculture
- Jahmy Hindman, CTO of John Deere, on how technology is reshaping global industries and what it means for states like Nebraska
- A roster of founders, CIOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders spanning startups, enterprise, AI, and cybersecurity
Build Relationships That Move Projects Forward
From morning coffee to happy hour, you’ll be in the same room as the leaders of Nebraska’s tech economy, including CIOs and CTOs from the state’s largest companies, founders of high-growth startups, investors backing the next wave, and policymakers shaping the future.
It’s a chance to ask real questions, find mentors, and build relationships with the people who are setting the direction for Nebraska’s technology landscape. The conversations you have here could spark the next partnership, investment, or opportunity that takes your work to the next level!
Help Shape the Future of Tech in Nebraska
The Summit reflects the energy already flowing into Nebraska, from new startups to major corporate investments. Tickets are affordable, but the return is unmatched: access to ideas, people, and opportunities shaping the next decade.
- Tech Nebraska Member: $135
- Non-Member: $150
- Corporate Table (8 seats): $1,500
Momentum doesn’t just happen, it’s built by people, policy, and community. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, including Google, Kiewit, Great Plains Communications, FMNE Insurance, JE Dunn, Olsson, and many more, the 2025 Tech Nebraska Summit is the place where Nebraska’s tech future takes shape.Register today and be part of the network, the conversations, and the momentum that are defining what’s next for our state.
