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About the Event
Nebraska’s economic future will be shaped by how its core industries evolve and whether the next generation of innovation in agriculture, manufacturing, health care, construction, and technology-enabled services happens here.
Ag Tech & Beyond will explore how Nebraska can build on its existing strengths to lead in the industries of the future. While ag technology is a key strength in Nebraska, this event will examine how automation, data, precision equipment, applied research, entrepreneurship, and industry partnerships are transforming the way Nebraska companies grow, compete, and solve global challenges.
The program will bring together business, education, and innovation leaders for a focused conversation about how Nebraska can strengthen its culture of innovation, align research with real-world industry needs, and ensure that new ideas are developed, tested, scaled, and commercialized here.
Join us in Fremont for a daytime program featuring speakers, panel discussions, and lunch.
September 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | The Heights
3605 N Somers Ave,
Fremont, NE 68025
Speakers

Jim Pillen
Governor of Nebraska

Russ Gronewold
President and CEO
Bryan Health

Abram Babcock, PhD
President & CEO
Adams Land & Cattle

Alan Frederickson
Founder and Executive Chairman
Signature Performance

Lexie Hain
Director of Agrivoltaics and Land Management
Lightsource bp

Ben Williamson
Co-founder and General Partner
Grit Road Partners

Dr. Tiffany Heng-Moss
Harlan Vice Chancellor
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)
Vice President
Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Nebraska system

Dr. Jody Herchenbach
Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Economics
University of Nebraska at Kearney

Russell McCulloh
Associate Vice Chancellor of Clinical Research
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Vice President of Research
Nebraska Medicine

Jennifer Nelson
Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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