Rural Vitality, Agricultural Innovation, and Nebraska's Future
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | Reception following at 4:30pm
NEBRASKA INNOVATION CAMPUS AUDITORIUM
The Honorable Mike Johanns, Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Governor of Nebraska, and U.S. Senator, will join Vice Chancellor Tiffany Heng‑Moss for a fireside chat, focusing on Nebraska's unique position as a national leader in agriculture and its importance as an economic engine for rural communities
and the broader economy.
Following the fireside chat, attendees will hear from thought leaders to explore how Nebraska's agricultural strengths, research enterprise, and rural communities can continue to drive economic growth and innovation for the state and nation.
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Visitor Parking at NIC Using the Passport Parking App | Parking Lot North of Transformation Drive
Visitors, including those attending events at the NIC Conference Center, are welcome to park in the lot north of Transformation Drive and use the Passport Parking app (Zone 9900) to pay for parking. Paid parking is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Please note: Pay stations at Nebraska Innovation Campus are for on-street metered parking payments only. Pay stations cannot be used to pay for parking payments for vehicles parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive must be paid for using the Passport Parking app (Zone 9900).
Not familiar with the Passport Parking app? Using Passport Parking is easy!
- Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
- Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address.
- Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals.
- Pay for your parking session from your phone using Zone 9900.
- Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer!
If you have questions about visitor parking at Nebraska Innovation Campus, please email parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com.