Tech Nebraska

09/14/2026

What does AI adoption actually look like inside complex, project-driven organizations?

On September 23, Justin Webster, chief technology officer at HDR, and Jered Morris, chief technology and innovation officer at Olsson, will join Tech Nebraska for a candid conversation about how their organizations are approaching AI and emerging technology in practice.

They’ll talk about where they’re seeing real opportunity, what they’re learning as adoption expands and the questions technology and business leaders should be asking as AI changes how teams operate, make decisions and deliver work.

Join us at Indian Creek Experience in Elkhorn for the Tech Talk and networking reception or participate from anywhere via livestream.

3:30 p.m. Registration
4:00 p.m. Tech Talk
5:00–6:00 p.m. Networking Reception

Register in person: https://tech-nebraska.circle.so/c/tech-nebraska-events/in-person-registration-tech-talk-featuring-justin-webster-cto-hdr-jered-morris-evp-technology-innovation-olsson

Register for the livestream: https://tech-nebraska.circle.so/c/tech-nebraska-events/virtual-registration-q3-tech-talk-featuring-justin-webster-cto-hdr-jered-morris-evp-technolgoy-innovation-olsson

09/11/2026

How will technology policy shape America’s next innovation economy?

As technology advances, decisions around regulation, investment and national strategy will increasingly shape how innovation ecosystems grow, compete and create opportunity.

At the 2026 Tech Nebraska Summit, our mainstage leadership conversation, Technology, Policy, and America’s Next Innovation Economy, will bring together leaders from industry, public policy and economic development to explore how those decisions will shape innovation, investment and economic growth in Nebraska and across the country.

Joining the conversation:

Moderator: Joseph Young, President and CEO, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Jennifer Young, President and CEO, Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)
Amy Bos, Vice President, Government Affairs, NetChoice
Erin Waggoner, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Verizon

Join us Oct. 21 at CHI Health Center Omaha for this conversation and a full day focused on What We Build Next.

Register today: https://technologynebraska.com/event/2026-tech-summit-what-we-build-next/

09/10/2026

What does it take to build, scale, transform an industry and then do it again?

We’re excited to welcome Jeffrey Silver, founder and CEO of Mastery Logistics Systems, as a keynote during the 2026 Tech Nebraska Summit on October 21.

Jeff has spent four decades building technology that has transformed the transportation and logistics industry. At American Backhaulers, he designed the proprietary technology platform that helped grow the company into the country’s second-largest third-party logistics provider. He later co-founded Coyote Logistics (now part of RXO), growing it to more than $2 billion in revenue in under 10 years before its acquisition by UPS.

Today, Jeff is building again as founder and CEO of Mastery Logistics Systems, developing technology for large, complex transportation organizations.

At the Summit, Jeff will share his perspective on building and scaling technology-driven companies, transforming traditional industries and pursuing new opportunities after significant success.

It’s a perspective that fits squarely with this year’s theme: What We Build Next.

Join us on October 21 at CHI Health Center Omaha.

Register today: https://technologynebraska.com/event/2026-tech-summit-what-we-build-next/

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09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people whose talent, ideas, and hard work move Nebraska forward.

As technology continues to reshape nearly every industry, Nebraska’s greatest competitive advantage remains its people. Building what comes next means investing in talent, expanding access to opportunity and ensuring Nebraskans in communities across our state can participate in the innovation economy.

At Tech Nebraska, strengthening our workforce and talent pipeline is one of the priorities that guides our work, alongside bringing together leaders across business, government, education and our communities to help Nebraska compete and grow.

Today, we’re especially grateful for the people doing the work, building what’s next, and helping move our state forward.

Happy Labor Day from Tech Nebraska!

09/03/2026

What happens after a successful exit?

For many Nebraska founders, building and selling a company isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a new chapter—one shaped by investing, mentoring, launching new ventures and helping other builders succeed.

At the 2026 Tech Nebraska Summit, After the Exit: What Nebraska Builders Do Next will bring together leaders who have navigated that transition:

• Moderator James Linder MD
• Panelist Dusty Davidson
• Panelist Paul Hogan
• Panelist Amy Johnson

They’ll share what they learned while scaling their companies— Flywheel, LifeLoop and Home Instead—what surprised them about the acquisition process and how they’re reinvesting their time, capital and expertise in Nebraska’s innovation economy.

Join us Oct. 21 at CHI Health Center Omaha to hear what comes after the exit—and how experienced builders are helping create the conditions for Nebraska’s next generation of companies.

Register: https://technologynebraska.com/event/2026-tech-summit-what-we-build-next/

08/25/2026

AI isn’t just changing the tools professional services firms use. It’s changing how work gets done, what clients expect and how organizations think about talent, technology and innovation.

At Tech Nebraska’s Q3 Tech Talk, we’re bringing together two Nebraska technology leaders from organizations with global reach to talk about what that transformation looks like in practice: Justin Webster, Chief Technology Officer, HDR and Jered Morris, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Olsson.

Justin and Jered will share where their organizations are deploying AI and emerging technologies today, what they’re learning along the way and how they’re thinking about what comes next.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
📍 Indian Creek Golf Course | Elkhorn, Nebraska
💻 Virtual livestream available

3:30 p.m. | Registration
4:00 p.m. | Tech Talk
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Networking Reception

Our first two Tech Talks of 2026 reached capacity quickly. If you plan to join us in person, register early to save your spot.

Join us for the conversation, then stay for a networking reception with Nebraska’s technology community.

In-person registration: https://tech-nebraska.circle.so/c/tech-nebraska-events/in-person-registration-tech-talk-featuring-justin-webster-cto-hdr-jered-morris-evp-technology-innovation-olsson

Livestream registration: https://tech-nebraska.circle.so/c/tech-nebraska-events/virtual-registration-q3-tech-talk-featuring-justin-webster-cto-hdr-jered-morris-evp-technolgoy-innovation-olsson

08/24/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle Greene, EVP and Chief Information Officer at Cardinal Health, as one of our keynote speakers at our 2026 Tech Summit on Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at CHI Health Center Omaha.

Michelle leads global technology and business services across Cardinal Health. She oversees digital innovation, information security, global business financial services, and enterprise technology strategy - harnessing technology and innovation to better serve customers and evolve healthcare delivery.

A nationally recognized technology executive and people-first leader, she brings a strong blend of enterprise scale experience, operational depth and a clear perspective on how technology can meaningfully improve both business performance and human outcomes.

Join us October 21 to hear from a leader helping shape what’s next at the intersection of technology, transformation and leadership.
Register today: https://technologynebraska.com/event/2026-tech-summit-what-we-build-next/

08/12/2026

An exciting new chapter begins for Tech Nebraska.

Effective Sept. 1, 2026, Tech Nebraska will become an independent, member-driven statewide technology association, building on the strong foundation established in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

As we take this next step, our focus is on what comes next: strengthening Nebraska’s technology and innovation ecosystem through advocacy, statewide programming, industry leadership, and connections across business, government, academia, and entrepreneurship.

Our commitment to our members and partners remains unchanged, and our work continues uninterrupted.

We’re grateful to the Nebraska Chamber for its partnership and to Silicon Prairie News for sharing the story of Tech Nebraska’s growth and what comes next.

Read more below. 👇
https://siliconprairienews.com/2026/08/tech-nebraska-to-spin-out-from-nebraska-chamber-and-go-independent-on-sept-1/

The statewide tech association and lobbying organization was started in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Now, it will pursue growth in tech advocacy and membership with an independent voice while still working with the chamber on common causes.

07/31/2026

The July edition of The Pulse is out: https://mailchi.mp/69e2e6398c8e/welcome-to-the-pulse-a-monthly-newsletter-from-tech-nebraska-69368

This month’s Tech Nebraska newsletter includes:
✅ Highlights and on-demand recordings from our inaugural Built Here Microsummit
✅ A preview of the Tech Nebraska Summit, including our new Founder Lightning Talks
✅ A save the date for our September Tech Talk
✅ An Advisory Board spotlight featuring Anil Srinivasan of Gradera
✅ Member, partner and innovation news from across Nebraska

From artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing to entrepreneurship and workforce development, Pulse keeps you connected to the people, ideas and opportunities shaping technology across our state.

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🔗 Newsletter signup link: https://technologynebraska.com/

07/30/2026

Technology leadership is ultimately about people.

Our latest Advisory Board spotlight features Anil Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Gradera.

Anil shares his perspective on Nebraska’s growing technology ecosystem, how AI is reshaping business, and the leadership philosophy that has guided him throughout his career.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about Anil’s work, what excites him about Nebraska’s future, and his advice for the next generation of technology leaders.

Anil, thank you for your leadership and for helping strengthen Nebraska’s technology community.