NASA Nebraska Space Grant
Fall Meeting
National Council of Space Grant Directors
Omaha, Nebraska
August 31, 2026 -
September 2, 2026
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, August 30
Arrival Day
On Your Own Tours
Evening: On Your Own to Explore the Restaurants in the Old Market Area
Monday, August 31
Full Meeting Day
Evening: On Your Own to Explore the Restaurants in the Old Market Area
Tuesday, September 1
Full Meeting Day
Evening: Reception at #1 Zoo in America, the Henry Doorly Zoo
Wednesday, September 2
EPSCoR Meeting
Travel Home
Meeting Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
📍 555 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE 68102
Hotel Block
-
$149 per night - 1 King Bed
-
$149 per night - 2 Queen Beds
-
Room block closes July 31
Amenities Include
-
All Suite Hotel
-
Free made-to-order breakfast
-
Complimentary evening reception
-
Indoor pool
🅿️ Parking $20 / nt with code NASA26
Reception
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
9/1/2026, Time TBA
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was named the #1 Best Zoo in America for the third year in a row in the 2025 USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards!
Tours/Things to Do
Tours On Your Own:
-
The Signup Genius form has information on our top suggestions for Omaha’s best attractions. The form is simply to indicate your interest to connect with others to informally share rides, explore, etc. We will NOT have formal, pre-arranged tours. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A8AC2EA46-64417300-fall#/
Weather Information
-
Average temperatures at the end of August in Omaha are in the mid-upper 80's, with relative humidity around 70%.
-
Attire for the meeting is Business Casual. You may want to wear layers for cooler meeting room temperatures.
