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The dynamic ICAN 7x7x7

Omaha | Save the Date: Oct. 28!

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.

ICAN hosts our Omaha 7x7x7 annually in the Fall. The 2026 event will be held October 28 – save the date! Details and registration to launch in August.

7 Speakers.
7 Minutes.
7 Topics.

2026 Event Details:

The 2026 Omaha 7x7x7 Line-Up:

Ennis Anderson – CEO | LauritzEn Gardens

JaIME GUTIERREZ – CEO |  MIDWEST MAINTENANCE

Dan Kinsella – NE Managing Partner  |  Deloitte

Madeline Moyer – SVP | Security National Bank

Dr. Carole Patrick – President/CEO  | VNA

David Roth – CEO |  Omaha Airport Authority

Executive Deputy Chief Sherie Thomas – Omaha Police Department

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 2026 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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2026 Omaha 7x7x7 — October 28

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

Future 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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