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The dynamic ICAN 7x7x7

Omaha | October 29, 2025

Great things are in store for you at 7x7x7 events. They’re fast-paced, engaging and energetic, and while they are planned with more intention than luck, they also have a bit of synergistic magic. 7 speakers x 7 minutes each x 7 different topics.

Hosted in Omaha and Lincoln, the 7x7x7 events are a modern take on traditional public intellectual dialogue forums, where people gathered for robust discussions on science, philosophy, arts and more. At 7x7x7 events, you can expect new takes on leadership development, business trends and community growth. 

Get ready for high-level learning and meaningful dialogue at the next 7x7x7.

Thank you to our speakers, partners and attendees for your support and participation in the 2025 ICAN 7x7x7. Because of you, the event was a huge success, with many new ideas + connections forged. 

ICAN hosts our Omaha 7x7x7 annually in the Fall. Fall 2026 date to be announced.

7 Speakers.
7 Minutes.
7 Topics.

2025 Event Details:

The 2025 Omaha 7x7x7 Line-Up:

John W. Ewing, Jr. – CITY OF OMAHA | Mayor | Leading with a Steady Hand

SHARI THEER – GALLUP  |  Chief MARKETING OFFICER  |  The Global Recession No One Is Talking About

Dulce Sherman – Sherman Executive Consulting |  Owner & Chief Executive Advisor  | Compassionate Leadership & Policies

Jack Becker, PhD – the Joslyn | Executive Director & ceo | The Value of Artistic Freedom Within Communities

NATHAN PREHEIM – CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY  | Director, Center for Enterprise Value | Intrapreneurship: Building the Future from the Inside Out

TONY BOCK – OMAPOD  |  HOST & FOUNDER  |  Crafting Community Connection Through Storytelling

MEAGHAN WALLS – Center for Disability Inclusion  |  CEO  |  leading for change takes grit

With just seven minutes to present, seven local speakers discuss seven different topics, distilling their messages to the most important parts during our 7x7x7 events. Each speaker’s topic encompasses something they are uniquely informed on or passionate about. The 7x7x7 events are smaller and more interactive than our annual conference. These 3-hour events are hosted for the opportunity to connect more frequently with our graduates and partners and to bring together the entire business community — large and small — around learning and networking on contemporary business, community and leadership ideas.

Following the seven speaker presentations, attendees grab a drink and appetizers to shift into the circle conversation portion. This is a true wow-factor of the event, providing the opportunity to deeply discuss what was learned from the speakers and peer network with others in the discussion group. Circle Conversations will wrap up around 6:45 p.m. so attendees can depart by 7 p.m. after a wonderful event. 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 7x7x7 PARTNERS:

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View Photos from the 2025 event here.

 

Watch a few recent presentations below:

Mayor John E. Ewing, Jr.

Leading with a Steady Hand

 

SHARI THEER

The Global Recession No One Is Talking About

Meaghan Walls

Leading for Change Takes GRIT

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2025 Omaha 7x7x7 — October 29

Local Leadership

In partnership with the Creighton University Heider College of Business, the Omaha 7x7x7 brings together regional business leaders for an event featuring successful leaders and experts with unique and exciting passions and ideas. Learn something new and connect over drinks and discussion on contemporary leadership topics. The Omaha 7x7x7 event is held in person each fall. Within this 7x7x7 concept, you will hear from seven local leaders each speaking for seven minutes on a topic in which they hold an informed and inspired position. It is both educational and enlightening, with a goal to spark new thinking and provocative dynamic conversation on seven unique topics relevant to business leadership. Attendees will then break into networking circle conversations over drinks and appetizers to engage in interactive dialogue on content presented in smaller groups.

Lincoln 7x7x7

2026 date to be scheduled

Please check back or follow us on our social media channels for an announcement of future Lincoln dates and details. Thank you!

The origins of ICAN’s 7x7x7 events are centuries old.

Event Format

The 7x7x7 format takes its origins from public intellectual dialogue forums — salons — where people gathered to exchange ideas and converse on topics varying from science, philosophy, humanities, health, business, politics and more. ICAN has brought this tradition of lively discussion to the modern age by focusing these events around business and community leadership in Omaha and Lincoln.

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