Meetings

Named after a Native American Tribe, Omaha means "Those going against the wind or current." The city proudly continues to live up to its name, ever changing and expanding to meet and set new trends. More than $9 billion is currently being spent on developments, enhancements and modernizations that will help the city provide new experiences to convention travelers. This growth includes a near-$1 billiom expansion of Omaha’s airport (OMA), which will double in size by 2028. Conveniently located 4 miles from the downtown convention district, OMA offers non-stop service to more than 30 of the nation’s busiest airports. Also in the works: a downtown streetcar and a $200 million expansion of Omaha’s convention center.

At the heart of Omaha’s downtown convention district is CHI Health Center Omaha. After a $200-million expansion is completed in summer 2027, the city's convention center will offer 420,000 square feet of event space and 41 meeting rooms. An attached arena offers 18,300 seats. Take a virtual tour of the convention center and view current floor plans. 

Omaha’s downtown convention district continues to grow, offering meeting planners a convenient, walkable destination filled with amenities. The city’s convention center and arena, CHI Health Center Omaha, sits at the heart of it all.

Convenience is key for meeting attendees, and Omaha delivers. More than 3,500 hotel rooms in the downtown area and 15,000 throughout Omaha means exceptional hospitality can be found in every corner of the city. Five newer properties, including deluxe collections such as Kimpton, Curio and Autograph, have opened and provide visitors with access to some of the most unique hotels in the Midwest.

When travel is easy and accommodations are comfortable, the last piece of the puzzle are an exciting entertainment options. Omaha’s downtown entertaining neighborhoods offer unique dining options, friendly bars, live music and quirky shops all within walking distance of the downtown convention district.