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Friday, September 18, 2026 Catalyst Omaha, NE

Reimagine Omaha

The Shift Summit is an annual conference that brings together futurist, innovators, and dreamers across industries to create bold ideas that push Omaha forward.
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Workshops

Award Opportunities

Conference Day

Conference focus

Curiosity Drives Innovation. Collaboration Makes It Real.

The Shift Summit creates an environment for people across industries to explore new ways of thinking about social impact, economic liberation, and holistic innovation.

What you will learn:

  • Reconnect with your curiosity. Recenter imagination and creativity to fuel new ideas.

  • Apply emerging data and tools with confidence. Use forecasted economic and social trends to guide practical, creative decision-making. 

  • Use collaboration as a strategy. Understand how cross-sector partnerships accelerate innovation and strengthen solutions. 

Supporters of the Shift Summit

CHAMPIONS OF INNOVATION

 

  • UNeTech Institute
  • Omaha Inland Port Authority

Conference Structure

Jam-Packed Agenda

  1. 10:00 AM

    Doors Open

    Coffee and networking

  2. 10:15 AM

    Creative Reset

    Before we explore new ideas, we must challenge the assumptions that shape the way we think.

    Creative Reset is an interactive opening experience designed to help participants break away from habitual thought patterns, question default ways of thinking, and prepare for a day of innovation.

  3. 10:45 AM

    Opening Message

  4. 11:30 AM

    Workshop 1

    A Social Impact workshop where curiosity, data, and collaboration intersect to shape meaningful community solutions.

  5. 12:30 PM

    Lunch Award Ceremony

  6. 2:00 PM

    Workshop 2

    An Economic Liberation workshop that push beyond conventional thinking, using collective imagination to reshape how we understand mobility, wealth, and economic opportunity.

  7. 3:00 PM

    Workshops 3

    A Holistic Innovation workshop that push participants to rethink systems.

  8. 4:30 PM

    Closing Reception

    Giveaways, interactive exhibit exploration, live music and more!

  9. 6:00 PM

    Conference Ends

    Giveaways,  interactive exhibit exploration, live music and more!

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Conference Rates

Your Experience Awaits

Be among the dreamers, do-ers, and data enthusiasts who are ready to shift Omaha into a new era of innovation. Secure your spot now!

$ 75

General Admission

Full access to the summit experience. 

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Sponsorship

Impact and benefits vary with investment level.

 

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