CONFERENCE LOCATION AND HOTELS
CURATED TOURS
Excite Experiences is offering DEC conference attendees a variety of curated tours throughout the week of the conference (Sunday, Oct. 25th through Friday, Oct. 30th).
Tour Options:
☑ Omaha Art, Wine, & Classic Dining
☑ Riverfront, Science & Zoo Experience
☑ Omaha Morning Discovery Tour
☑ Omaha Discovery Tour - Gardens, History & Culture
Tour ticket prices are all-inclusive!
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Select Attendee Type: Attendee to make a reservation. No access code is required.
Your Hotel Reservation Makes a Difference for DEC in 2026 and Beyond
Please support the DEC Conference by booking within the official conference hotel block whenever possible. Your reservation helps DEC meet its hotel commitments, secure favorable rates for future conferences, and keep registration costs manageable. If you are unable to find the accommodations you need at the conference hotel, please contact DEC at conference@dec-sped.org.
HILTON OMAHA
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL
1001 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68102
Stay in the heart of downtown Omaha
Find us in downtown Omaha, connected via sky bridge to CHI Health Center. We’re a block from Charles Schwab Field Omaha and within walking distance to Omaha’s top attractions. The Riverfront, the Skate Ribbon, and Kiewit Luminarium are all within a mile away. Enjoy our signature bar & supper club, expansive lobby bar, and health club.
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⚠️ Important Hotel Update: Thursday Night Sold Out
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Reservations at the Hilton Omaha for Thursday, October 29th are now sold out. Because the conference concludes on Thursday, October 29th, we strongly encourage attendees to reserve their Hilton Omaha accommodations for Monday, October 26th (check-in) through Thursday, October 29th (check-out).
If you plan to stay in Omaha on Thursday evening, you will need to make separate lodging arrangements at another hotel, as Thursday night is no longer available at the Hilton Omaha.
Please make your hotel reservation as soon as possible, as room availability at nearby hotels may become limited.
Hilton Garden Inn - Omaha Downtown Old Market
The Hilton Garden Inn is the official overflow hotel. Rooms are sold out for most nights. If you are unable to find availability at the Hilton Garden Inn, please make a reservation at the Hilton Omaha.
1005 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68102
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