2027 Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference - Attendees

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Registration is open! Save $15 when you register by December 1, 2026.

On behalf of the Planning Committee, we are excited for the upcoming 2027 Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference and NAA Annual Meeting! Join us January 19–20, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1040 P Street, Lincoln, for two days of science-based education, practical skills, networking and continuing education credit for Certified Arborists.

Featured speakers include Chris Lee, Ron Zillmer, Jim Flott, Chris Rippey and more.

New in 2027: The evening banquet is replaced by an NAA-hosted happy hour on Tuesday, January 19, with hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets per attendee, the live auction, our first gun raffle drawing and a cornhole tournament, all wrapped up by 7:00 p.m.

Early-bird registration (through December 1, 2026):
NAA Certified Member $230 | NAA Member $245 | Non-Member $420
One-day and group rates are available. Rates increase $15 after December 1.

Hotel: A block of rooms is reserved at the Embassy Suites for Monday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 19 at $145 per night (single/double, plus tax). Call (402) 474-1111 and ask for the 2027 Great Plains Tree Conference group rate. Reserve by December 28, 2026. After that date, rooms are subject to availability and may be at a higher rate.

Parking (separate from the room rate): $13.50 per night for hotel guests. Day parking is free for the first hour, then $1.50 per hour (maximum $13.50 per day). Valet is $25 per day.

Questions? Contact the Association office at (402) 761-2219 or staff@nearborists.org.