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Presented by Contemporary Analysis & Omaha Data Science Academy​

A Weekly Upskill for Yourself, Your Data, Your Team

May 15, 2026

Issue 111

That's a Wrap on CANalytics 2026 + DS/AI Week!

WOW. Yesterday (and the whole week) were amazing. This week we saw over 150 data scientists, AI engineers, and data-driven leaders come to our 3 events. We had over 60 attendees at CANalytics alone!

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​To everyone who attended:

THANK YOU. You are why we do this. CANalytics and Omaha DS/AI Week couldn't exist without you.

As one attendee, Tailla Strawn said: ​

There is something powerful about being in rooms where learning, career growth, industry insight, and community all come together.
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I left feeling inspired, energized, and even more committed to helping people understand and use technology in ways that move their lives, careers, and businesses forward.

I couldn't agree more.

To our team, speakers, sponsors, partners and volunteers:

You accomplished more than I hoped for, and exceeded everyone's expectations. I heard so many attendees say "this was amazing!" and "this was better than last year! And last year was great!"
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Two years ago, this was only a dream. A dream I had been sitting on for almost a decade. And now, year two is officially complete! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I'm so excited to plan another with you next year.

CANalytics 2027, here we come!

​Head to our LinkedIn to see what others are saying about their experience at CANalytics 2026! ​

If you didn't make it out this week, you might have missed this exiting news...

Omaha Mayor, John Ewing Jr. proclaimed May 11-17th, 2026 as Omaha Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Week!

We have TWO more exciting announcements we will be sharing in next week's HIGHLY TECHNICAL Newsletter.
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And of course, this newsletter is the #1 place to stay in the loop on Omaha DS/AI Week 2027.

Thank you. See you next year (and hopefully many times before then, too!)

May the data be with you,

NATE WATSON

CEO, Contemporary Analysis
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