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As the global race to dominate the tech and innovation space takes shape, Nebraska's core sectors must compete and retain market leadership.
It's imperative.
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Innovative State
NEBRASKA INNOVATION & TECH SUMMIT
Friday, December 16
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NEBRASKA INNOVATION CAMPUS
2021 TRANSFORMATION DR, LINCOLN
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Who should join us?
Executives, operations & systems leaders, developers, and innovators at your companies engaged in any of Nebraska's core sectors.
Nebraska Core Sectors
Agriculture, Manufacturing, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Logistics
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Welcome
Ted Carter, President, University of Nebraska System
Bryan Slone, President, NE Chamber
| The leaders of Nebraska's largest university system and business and industry association discuss why public-private partnerships work and how to leverage them more strategically. |
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Our Imperative
Mark McHargue, President, Nebraska Farm Bureau
Kyle Nixon, Director, Supply Chain Americas, Novozymes Blair Inc.
Russ Gronewold, President & CEO, Bryan Health
| Past Blueprint Nebraska steering committee members and industry leaders discuss how Nebraska's core sectors are competing in tech and R&D, what is being left on the table, and how we address it now. |
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Joe Kava
Vice President,
Data Centers, Google
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Leveraging Research & Technology
Cathy Lang, President, University Technology Development Corporation; Executive Director, Nebraska Business Development Center, University of Nebraska
| NU's vision for leveraging research and technology – what is the University's role in developing innovation for the Nebraska economy? |
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Growing the Ecosystem
Dan Hoffman, CEO, Invest Nebraska Corporation
NE Tech Executives (To be Announced)
| Access to capital is just one piece of the puzzle. How can Nebraska support its community of entrepreneurs, attract and grow new types of talent across the state and celebrate innovation? |
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Building your Tech Company
Jessica Kolterman, Director of Administration, Lincoln Premium Poultry
| In Nebraska, a tech company takes many forms, including in agriculture and food processing. Learn how Lincoln Premium Poultry approached the prospect of growth in Nebraska as a company focused on technology. |
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Sector Momentum
BREAKOUTS
Agriculture
James Nygren, Legislative Affairs Officer, Farm Credit Services of America
Financial Services
Stacy Watson, Tax & Consulting Shareholder, Lutz
Manufacturing
Scott Volk, Vice President/COO, MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc.
Healthcare
Jeremiah Blake, Government Affairs Associate, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
| Engage with sector colleagues for a candid evaluation of where your sector stands and how to generate new momentum. | | | |
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Nebraska Innovation Studio | UNL's community makerspace will be opened up for conference participants to network, tour and tinker. The 16,000 sq. ft. facility features full metal and wood shops, rapid prototyping and more. | | |
Thank you to our generous sponsors! | | |
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NE Chamber
402.474.4422
www.nechamber.com
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