Big Omaha ’15: A veteran’s perspective


May 16, 2015  

As a Big Omaha veteran who attended all six conferences thus far, I had big questions driving downtown Thursday morning.

 

Would KANEKO look the same? Would there be any mention of Big Omaha’s history? Would the speakers be engaging? Would I know any of the attendees?

 

And, perhaps most important of all, would the snacks still be tasty?

 

It’s no secret that questions swirled when Silicon Prairie News announced it had been acquired by the AIM Institute. What did this mean for SPN’s signature event, Big Omaha?

 

At the close of the first speaker – a thought-provoking, soul-examining, dance-inducing presentation by Dr. Jennifer Jones – my questions were getting answered. This was the Big Omaha I remembered so fondly.

 

KANEKO was transformed for the next two days with Big Omaha branding throughout (nice work, Grain & Mortar), along with an art installation and colorful furniture by hutch.

 

>> Continue reading my post for Silicon Prairie News, “Big Omaha 2015: A veteran’s perspective.”


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