PER DIEM & MEALS INCLUDED
The per diem rate for Omaha, Nebraska (Douglas County) is US $80.00 per day.
MEALS
The following meals will be provided for all attendees who stay at the hotel and will be deducted from your per diem:
The following meals will be provided for all attendees who stay at the hotel and will be deducted from your per diem:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Breakfast & Lunch
- Dinner will be on own each day with per diem.
- Attendees will be on their own for all meals on Monday, Friday (and Sunday as applicable).
On your registration form please let us know of any special dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc.) or accessibility restrictions you may have.
HOTEL CHARGES
ATTENDEES WILL NOT NEED CASH ADVANCES FOR PER DIEM TO PAY FOR ANY HOTEL CHARGES.
ATTENDEES WILL NOT NEED CASH ADVANCES FOR PER DIEM TO PAY FOR ANY HOTEL CHARGES.
The Conference will pay the room charge only per night for each Exchange attendee.
For CONUS Attendees: four (4) nights (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs).
For OCONUS: up to five (5) nights (Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs).
The Conference will pay additional nights only as needed for attendees traveling from distant Exchange locations (PAC, EUR & others as necessary) when due to necessary travel arrangements. Once flight arrangements are confirmed after receiving the itineraries, we will adjust hotel reservations accordingly. Attendees will be responsible for any extra hotel night charges that are the result of constructive TDY travel.
Attendees will be responsible for their own incidental charges (ie. charges to the room, in room movies, dry cleaning, etc.) and the hotel will require that attendees provide a credit card for such incidentals upon hotel check in on your arrival day.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Information
Hilton Omaha Hotel
1001 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102
Tel: 402.998.3400 • Website
The Hilton Omaha in downtown Omaha, Nebraska has been selected as the host hotel for ME3. Click on the hotel website for more information on the hotel.
CONUS attendees will stay at the hotel for four (4) nights starting on Monday, 24 August 2026 and checking out on Friday, 28 August 2026.
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OCONUS attendees will stay at the hotel for up to five (5) nights starting on Sunday, 23 August 2026 and checking out on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Hotel Extensions
Requests for extensions are not guaranteed and may not be accommodated but we will try to fulfill all requests.
A hotel reservation will automatically be made for you for arrival and departure on the appropriate days based on your flight arrangements.
The hotel includes complimentary guest room internet and complimentary fitness center. Be sure to check out the hotel’s website for a complete listing of the hotel’s amenities.
Hotel Check-in & ME3 Conference Registration
Upon arrival at the hotel, please check in at the Hilton Omaha Hotel registration desk in the lobby. Official check-in time is 1500 however attendees may be able to check in earlier based upon availability. If your room is not ready, the hotel will be able to store your luggage.
Upon arrival at the hotel, please check in at the Hilton Omaha Hotel registration desk in the lobby. Official check-in time is 1500 however attendees may be able to check in earlier based upon availability. If your room is not ready, the hotel will be able to store your luggage.
After checking in, please go to the Exchange ME3 Registration desk on the 2nd floor by the elevator where you will receive your Conference Information. Attendees will be assigned to a team with which they will attend the training meetings. Attendance at all scheduled functions is mandatory.
Registration will open by 9:00 Monday, 24 August 2026 until approximately 18:00. If you arrive on Monday after the registration desk is closed, please come to the desk between 0600-0645 on Tuesday before sessions start at 0700. The desk will be open 0600 – 1800 Tuesday, 25 August through Thursday, 27 August & on 0600 - 1100 Friday, 28 August.
Driving Directions
For Driving Directions to the hotel you may link to the map.
