IRWA Omaha 2026

Nebraska isn’t just in the middle of the map, it’s in the middle of a lot of major business decisions.

8 of Omaha’s neighborhoods, because Omaha isn’t just a small town in the Midwest:

1. Old Market (historic brick district, dining, nightlife)
2. RiverFront (parks, trails, waterfront access)
3. Blackstone (restaurants + revival area)
4. Benson (arts, music, nightlife energy)
5. Aksarben Village (modern mixed-use development)
6. Dundee (tree-lined historic residential feel)
7. Midtown Crossing (urban living + entertainment)
8. North Downtown / NoDo (arena + development corridor)

AND MORE!

9 things that catch visitors off guard about Omaha:

1. More Fortune 500 influence than many larger cities
2. One of the largest urban parks projects in the Midwest
3. Birthplace/home of several major corporations
4. Rich railroad history
5. Preservation of 19th-century brick streets still in use today
6. Multiple nationally known steakhouses tied to its cattle/stockyard history
7. Strong live music scene that regularly draws regional touring acts
8. Henry Doorly Zoo is large enough that it can take a full day to experience it all
9. Omaha has a reputation for being one of those cities that people don’t expect much from… and then end up genuinely impressed after visiting.

🦁 RUN WILD at the Finnegan Fun Run!

Whether you're part of the flock looking for a longer migration 🦅 or the herd ready for a short stampede 🦬, there's a route for you at this year's Finnegan Fun Run.

Along the way, Region 3 Chapters will be hosting spirited nourishment stations to keep you moving, and the route includes a one-of-a-kind two-state adventure through Nebraska and Iowa.

Wildlife-inspired costumes are encouraged, so don't be afraid to unleash your wild side! 🦁

📅 Monday, June 29
⏰ Arrive at 6:45 AM | Start at 7:00 AM

Route map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2iyL1QSboFY1c7KA9

Will we see you at the starting line?

Did you know the CHI Health Center is only a 7-minute drive from Eppley Airfield? Now that's a major conference perk!

Hilton Omaha and Omaha Marriott Downtown do have airport shuttles, but if you prefer or need other options, Ride Apps (including Uber and Lyft) are available.

Hot off the press, the YP Event dress code is official! Come as you are, whether that’s business casual or dressed to the nines in 1920s vintage! Sure to be a great time as usual!

Let's be honest...

At every conference, someone eventually asks:
"Where should we go tonight?"

Consider this your answer.

From Old Market favorites and hidden cocktail bars to castles, aircraft museums, and riverfront views, here's a quick guide to some of Omaha's best local spots near CHI Health Center.

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