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Omaha ODN Conference 2026 - October 20

  • 20 Oct 2026
  • 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Beardmore Event Center - 3750 Raynor Pkwy, Bellevue, NE
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Registration

  • This option is for current Omaha ODN Board Members only.
  • For those without an Omaha ODN membership participating in the conference on October 20, 2026. If you are an ODN Member - please be sure to log in when registering for this event in order to receive the membership discount.
  • For current members participating in the conference on October 20, 2026, at the standard rate. For groups of 5 or more, please email the Director of Professional Development, June Kowalewski at June.Kowalewski@myfbm.com.

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2026 ODN Conference - October 20

Thriving in Complexity:

OD for a Rapidly Changing World


Keynote Speakers

Laura JohnsonThe 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.


Workshop Speakers

  • The Human Algorithm: Rebuilding Trust Through Empathetic Leadership by Shannelle Pokorny
  • Mindful Audiences are Happy Audiences by Sonia Keffer
  • Culture Clarity Workshop by Lucy Lantis 
  • The Future of Work is Entrepreneurial: Rethinking Organizations in a Disruptive Era by Jenna Smith  
  • Succession Planning in the Exponential Age: Why Traditional Approaches Are No Longer Enough by Andy Noon
  • Accidentally Exclusive: Promoting Health while Promoting Culture by Jessica Rowe
  • Rooted in Wellness: Cultivating a Culture of Health at Healing Vibes Urban Farm by LaToya C. Prince
  • From Programs to Possibility: Reimagining Talent Development for a Complex World by Ashley Bro
  • The Employee Journey: Applying Principles of Buyer Psychology to Recruiting, Engagement, and Retention by Natalie Hadley
  • Transitions: Align & Thrive in Your 9:5 by Becky Phipps and Angela McKay
Schedule
  • 7:30am to 5:00pm Conference
  • 5:00pm to 6:30 pm Happy Hour/Networking 

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and happy hour

  • Members - $150
  • Non-Members - $250
  • Groups of 5+, please email June.Kowalewski@myfbm.com or OmahaODNPresident@gmail.com for group discount

Please email any dietary restrictions to June Kowalewski at June.Kowalewski@myfbm.com.

Beardmore Event Center - 3750 Raynor Pkwy, Bellevue, NE


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

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