Join Us in Lincoln for IO2026
IO2026 will kick-off at the historic Sheldon Museum of Art and include a Lunch Cafe at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts. Discounted lodging options are available at the The Kindler Hotel.
Sheldon Museum of art
Address: 12th and R Streets, Lincoln, NE 68508
Telephone: 402-472-2461
Parking
On-street, metered parking is available during the day in most of downtown Lincoln, however roads from 12th to 13th and R to Q are blocked off for the construction addition to the Lied Center.
We recommend using one of the several covered parking garage options at:
Que Place Garage - 1111 Q Street, Lincoln, 68508
Larson Building and Garage - 1317 Q Street, Lincoln, 68508
Market Place Garage - 925 Q Street, Lincoln, 68508
FIRE CODE RESTRICTIONS - NO BAGS ALLOWED IN AUDITORIUM
Due to fire code restrictions, no backpack or bags over 10”x10” are allowed in the auditorium. There are limited number of storage cubbies available, but we’d encourage folks to leave their large laptop bags behind for this event.
Lunch Cafe - Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts
Address: 1300 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Telephone: (402) 472-2615
Address: 216 N 11th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Telephone: (402) 261-7800
Book your Discounted “InsideOutside” Group Rate for IO2026 before March 12th
Airports
Lincoln (LNK) - Distance from Property: 4.2 Miles
Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) - Distance from Property: 64.9 Miles
Map
CODE OF CONDUCT
The IO Innovation Summit is for everyone. It is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
Don’t harass people. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.
Communicate appropriately. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate.
Stop immediately. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior, whether by other attendees or event staff, are expected to comply immediately.
Handle situations appropriately. Try to address problems immediately, directly, and tactfully.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate.
Attendees violating these rules may be asked to leave the Summit at the sole discretion of the conference organizers. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact Brian Ardinger, Susan Stibal or a member of the conference staff. Conference staff will do what is necessary to help participants. We value your attendance.