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Omaha ODN Conference 2026

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Omaha ODN Conference

October 20, 2026

at the Beardmore Event Center | Bellevue, NE


Connect with organizational development professionals, gain practical insights, and leave inspired with new ideas you can put into action immediately.

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THRIVING IN COMPLEXITY: 

OD FOR A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD

Keynote Speakers:


Laura Johnson

The Art of Alignment: Creativity in a Complex World

Laura Johnson is a creative strategist and transformation leader who works at the intersection of art, technology, and human experience. Known for her ability to bring vision to life, she helps organizations and teams find clarity amidst complexity through curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. Laura also serves on the board of the Radial Arts Center, where she champions inclusion and accessibility in the arts. She believes that thriving in a rapidly changing world requires both precision and imagination that alignment, like art, is a continual act of creation. 


Melissa Hurrington

Authenticity: The Superpower to Transform Your Career

As a devoted wife and mother, Melissa Hurrington embodies the essence of balance and leadership both at home and in the professional arena. With a multifaceted role as CFO & VP at Operations of Premier Claims, she navigates the complexities of financial strategy and operational excellence with finesse. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Melissa serves as the Omaha Chapter President of the CFO Leadership Council, is a founding member of The Bold Leaders Collective, and stands among The Next 100. A true servant leader at heart, she approaches every endeavor with authenticity and humility, recognizing that her greatest strength lies in uplifting others. At the core of her identity, she remains unapologetically and authentically herself.



You don't want to miss these breakout speakers:

Shannelle Pokorny The Human Algorithm: Rebuilding Trust Through Empathetic Leadership

Sonia Keffer Mindful Audiences are Happy Audiences

Lucy Lantis - Culture Clarity Workshop

Jenna SmithThe Future of Work is Entrepreneurial: Rethinking Organizations in a Disruptive Era 

Andy NoonSuccession Planning in the Exponential Age: Why Traditional Approaches Are No Longer Enough

Jessica RoweAccidentally Exclusive: Promoting Health while Promoting Culture

LaToya C. Prince Rooted in Wellness: Cultivating a Culture of Health at Healing Vibes Urban Farm

Ashley BroFrom Programs to Possibility: Reimagining Talent Development for a Complex World

Natalie HadleyThe Employee Journey: Applying Principles of Buyer Psychology to Recruiting, Engagement, and Retention

Becky Phipps and Angela McKayTransitions: Align & Thrive in Your 9:5


Location

Beardmore Event Center

3750 Raynor Parkway 

Bellevue, NE 68123

Price

$120 Members until 8/7
$150 Members after 8/7

$250 Non-Members

Groups of 5, email June for discount

Agenda

7:30 AM Registration 

Conference (including breakfast and lunch)

5:00 - 6:30 PM Happy Hour & Networking


Omaha OD Network
P.O. Box 682;
Boys Town, NE 68010

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