Big Omaha 2011 schedule overview and party details

We’re in the midst of finalizing speaker times and specific party details, but with the event less than two weeks away we wanted to supply attendees with a schedule of activities (speaker times coming soon) and non-attendees with the details of the Big Omaha party circuit. | Big Omaha 2011 Schedule: Wednesday, May 11: 8:00…

Tony Hsieh of Zappos closes out Big Omaha 2010. Photo by Malone & Company.

We’re in the midst of finalizing speaker times and specific party details, but with the event less than two weeks away we wanted to supply attendees with a schedule of activities (speaker times coming soon) and non-attendees with the details of the Big Omaha party circuit.

Big Omaha 2011 Schedule

Wednesday, May 11

  • 8:00 p.m. – Opening Party presented by Rackspace

Thursday, May 12

  • 8:00 a.m. – Doors open, registration and continental breakfast‎
  • 9:00 – Morning presentations with break
  • 12:30 p.m. – Provided lunch
  • 2:00 – Afternoon presentations with break
  • 6:00 – Presentations conclude
  • 9:00 – The Hood Internet Concert presented by Microsoft BizSpark

Friday, May 13

  • 8:00 a.m. – Doors open, registration and continental breakfast‎
  • 9:00 – Morning presentations with break
  • 12:30 p.m. – Provided lunch
  • 2:00 – Afternoon presentations with break
  • 6:00 – Presentations conclude
  • 6:05 – Happy hour presented by Yahoo!
  • 9:00 – Closing party presented by Gist

Big Omaha 2011 Party Lineup

Wednesday – Big Omaha Opening Party presented by Rackspace

Capitol Lounge (1011 Capitol Avenue)

Doors open at 8 p.m., attendee badge pick up from 8-10:30 p.m.

Also, if the DJ spinning at Capitol isn’t your beat, join other partygoers at the neighboring Blazin’ Pianos (1003 Capitol Avenue) where two pianists will take the stage for your requests.

Learn more about the party’s sponsor at rackspace.com

Thursday – The Hood Internet Concert presented by Microsoft BizSpark

Slowdown (729 North 14th Street)

Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Also, if you’re looking for a place for great networking with low music, visit Goodnights (1302 Mike Fahey Street) around the corner, where they’ll offer Big Omaha drink specials.

Learn more about the concert’s sponsor at microsoft.com/bizspark.

Friday – Big Omaha Closing Party presented by Gist

Nomad Lounge (1013 Jones Street) – Doors open at 9 p.m.

Also, if you’re looking for a change of pace and want to sit down for a glass of wine, visit neighboring Urban Wine Company (1037 Jones Street), where they’ll offer Big Omaha drink specials.

Learn more about the party’s sponsor at gist.com.

Kauffman Ticket Giveaway

Just a reminder, today’s the last day you can enter the Kauffman ticket giveaway. To learn more about how you can win a ticket from Big Omaha’s premier sponsor, see our post: “‘Express Your Pledge’ and be entered for a chance at a Big Omaha ticket.”

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