Speakers

Todd Ogden is President & CEO of the Downtown Lincoln Association in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he has spent more than 20 years working to strengthen and revitalize the city’s urban core. His work focuses on economic development, placemaking, community partnerships, and creating a more vibrant downtown experience.

Most recently, Todd has helped lead Lincoln’s efforts to strengthen its identity as a music city through the development of Boehmer Street, a downtown music district built around Lincoln’s longstanding live music scene, and MBX (Music Box), a new hub for musicians offering rehearsal, recording, education, and artist-development opportunities. These efforts bring together venues, artists, educators, businesses, and community partners to support Lincoln’s music ecosystem and use music as a catalyst for downtown growth.

Todd is a Lincoln native and UNL graduate with degrees in Advertising and Political Science. Todd currently serves on several Boards and organizations, and serves as one of 30 Emerging Leaders representing the International Downtown Association.