So, you want to be a speaker at Highlight Midwest?
Let us know!

There's nearly thirty 25-minute presentation slots that need to be filled. We're looking for individuals or companies who'd like to talk about their successes or failures, present their products or projects, share their best practices, and more. If interested, register to speak with the button to the right.

Nov. 18th Postponed (read more here)

Omaha, Nebraska

9am-4pm - BarCamp Style Presentations at Slowdown (map)

Innovators from Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines and surrounding areas will present their latest and greatest projects and products. Light breakfast and lunch provided.

4:30pm-6:30pm - Reception & City Presentations at Creighton University Harper Center (map)

Representatives from Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City share insights and lessons learned from doing business in the Midwest. Complimentary drinks and heavy hors d'œuvre.

Now in its third year

Did you know? Highlight Midwest is a traveling conference. It was first held in Kansas City, Missouri in 2008, in Des Moines, Iowa in 2009, and now in its third year, it will be held in Omaha, Nebraska. See previous years:

HM 2008 HM 2009

Hotels

Several area hotels are offering special rates for the nights before and after Highlight Midwest. These hotels are just steps away from both the Slowdown and Creighton University.

FAIRFIELD INN (map)

$82/NIGHT

1501 Nicholas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-280-1516

Ask for the
"Hightlight Midwest" rate.

HOLIDAY INN (map)

$99/NIGHT

1420 Cuming St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-341-0124

Ask for the
"Highlight Midwest" rate.

So, you want to be a speaker at Highlight Midwest? Let us know!