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Five Things: 2026 Tech Nebraska Summit
Tech Nebraska, the technology trade group and lobbying voice for the state’s tech sector, held its annual summit last week. Hundreds of attendees gathered to hear from industry leaders on topics ranging from artificial intelligence adoption to the significance of startups on corporate innovation.
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Upcoming events
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- StartupLNK is hosting its monthly Founder and Friends networking happy hour Friday, Oct. 30, at Boiler Brewing Company in Lincoln.
- Spur AgConverge 2026 is taking place Nov. 17-18 in Grand Island. University students wanting to showcase their research have until Saturday, Oct. 31, to register. Learn more.
- Learn about the JumpStart Challenge and how to get involved in the reverse pitch competition. Register here for the virtual overview event on Monday, Nov. 2.
- Watch local entrepreneurs pitch their businesses during Big Idea Grand Island on Monday, Nov. 2.
- Learn about the future of the Omaha STEM Ecosystem on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Registration closes Monday, Nov. 2.
- UNO is hosting a public discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with Omaha-based business and tech leaders on the value and usage of AI in an organization. Register by Friday, Nov. 6.
- The SBA NE/IA Veteran & Military Entrepreneur Resource Forum is taking place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Highlander Accelerator in Omaha. Register here to learn about what resources are available for veteran and service member entrepreneurs.
- Open Range announced that registration is officially open for festivities across Omaha, Lincoln and Ashland during Startup Week running Nov. 16-21. Learn more.
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