How Lincoln, Nebraska, Quietly Built One of the Midwest’s Most Surprising Tech Hubs

Registration open for 10th annual Nebraska.Code() conference in Lincoln - Silicon Prairie News

Nebraska.Code(), one of the largest software development conferences in the region, will return to Lincoln next month for its 10th annual event, bringing together developers, engineers and tech professionals from across the Midwest for three days of workshops, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. The conference will be held July 23-25 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in downtown Lincoln. It opens with a full day of hands-on workshops …

How Lincoln, Nebraska, Quietly Built One of the Midwest’s Most Surprising Tech Hubs

At first glance, Lincoln, Nebraska, doesn’t scream “tech hub.” There are no gleaming towers marked by venture capital logos, no Silicon Valley-like sprawl of unicorn startups and innovation districts. But look a little closer, and you’ll find a city that’s quietly and deliberately built a startup ecosystem that punches well above its weight. Over the past five years, Lincoln’s tech sector has grown 21%, outpacing national averages. At any given …