AIM Institute’s Infotec 2025 conference was a great success! Close to 300 people, joined by representatives from over 20 companies and small businesses, attended the event at the Kiewit Luminarium on Omaha’s riverfront. 

Infotec bridges the gap between business and technology leaders. Participants had positive responses about the speakers and sessions, which covered a range of topics including AI automation, emerging technologies, cyber security and risk management, workforce development and data and business analysis.

AIM’s events connect the region’s technology professionals for networking, workshops and continued education. Save the date for AIM’s Heartland Developers Conference (HDC), a mainstay in the Silicon Prairie developer community for more than 15 years. HDC is September 30-October 1, 2025, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. For two days, experts share the latest knowledge, demonstrate new techniques and build understanding.

AIM is proud to have Bellevue University as a part of AIM’s Membership program.

Bellevue University is committed to delivering career-focused, affordable education with unmatched care and respect for every learner. Its mission reflects a deep dedication to student success, and its vision embraces the ever-evolving needs of the global workforce.

At Bellevue University, students are the heart of everything. Every degree earned represents a powerful individual who dared to dream big and take steps toward a brighter future. As a nonprofit, open-access university, Bellevue University is designed to support those dreams, helping students transform their passion into purpose.

The AIM membership is for organizations that want to hire new tech talent, upskill their teams, help promote tech as a rewarding career path, and are passionate about leveraging tech for economic development. There are other promotional benefits for organizations that have an AIM membership. To learn more, contact Blaine Nelson, bnelson@nullaiminstitute.org.

It’s not too late to register for AIM Institute’s Infotec! Set for May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kiewit Luminarium on Omaha’s Riverfront. Infotec’s theme, “Harnessing Technology for Business Growth & Innovation,” underscores how technology is changing the way we do business and live.

Keynote speaker is Sam Sapp, Founder and CEO of LockBaud, a Kansas City-based IT and cybersecurity firm. Sapp works with organizations across the Midwest to build secure, resilient, and future-ready systems. His keynote will address the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity, exploring how AI is becoming a catalyst, not a competitor, for human imagination.

Infotec attendees can expect a transformative experience featuring breakout sessions led by local and nationally recognized leaders:

• Mike Douglas, Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation, Lunavi – “The Real State of Generative AI”
• Samar Elatta, Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, Agility Insights AI – “Data-Driven Decision Making”
• Kris Boedigheimer, Associate Director, Small Business Development Center, Minnesota – “Tools for Small Business”
• McKell Purnell, Vice President Human Capital, Omaha Public Power District – “Human + Machine: Building Collaborative Intelligence”
• Heidi Hough, Vice President, North American After Market Valley Irrigation, Valmont – “Generative AI in Action”
• Mike Poole, Director of Cyber Security, Werner – “How to Build and Maintain a Robust Cybersecurity Culture”
• Nonprofit advocate Kyara Ofuani, Managing Attorney Ofuani Legal Group – “Nonprofit Innovation in the Age of AI”

There will be two panels, one with CEOs and CIOs and the second panel will focus on data insights.

Interested college students can attend for free using their school email.

AIM Institute’s Infotec is back—reimagined and reconfigured to help business and nonprofit professionals apply today’s rapidly changing technology to make their organizations more relevant, efficient and successful. The day-long conference is May 5 at the Kiewit Luminarium on Omaha’s riverfront. The theme, “Harnessing Technology for Business Growth & Innovation” underscores how technology is changing the way we do business and live. As Silicon Prairie’s premier business tech conference, Infotec will help people better understand new tech innovations to drive results in their businesses and nonprofits.

For over 30 years, AIM has been shaping the Midwest’s tech landscape. Infotec 2025 will bring together visionary leaders, leading startups and top industry experts in AI, automation, cybersecurity and business innovation.

In today’s evolving tech landscape, the difference between leaders and followers is knowledge. Infotec 2025 will give you access to the insights, tools and networks you need to lead the future.

Who Should Attend?

Business & Technology Professionals: Gain insights into how technology is shaping industries and how to leverage it for innovation and growth.

Entrepreneurs & Startups: Learn how AI, automation and digital tools can streamline operations, attract customers and scale profitability.

Community & Government Leaders: Discover how technology drives economic development, workforce growth and policy innovation.

What To Expect at Infotec 2025:

AI & Automation – Explore the tech, shaping industries.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management – Protect digital assets & mitigate threats.

Data & Business Intelligence – Leverage analytics for smarter decision-making.

Tech Talent & Workforce Development – Attract, retain and upskill employees.

Emerging Technologies – Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge innovations.

Get your tickets today, early bird pricing ends March 31
(Please note college students can register for free with a school email.)