Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024 – The Good Investing Guide

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Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024 – Key facts

The Berkshire Hathaway Meeting 2024 will be held on Saturday, 04 May 2024, from 7 AM to 4 PM at the CHI Health Center Omaha. Most shareholders will already travel a few days earlier to Omaha to participate in various activities and events around the Berkshire 2024 AGM.

 

How many days are left till the Berkshire 2024 meeting?

The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 will take place in:

 

What can you expect from our Good Investing Berkshire AGM 2024 guide?

We want to help you to have the best time possible in Omaha. When we were going the first time, there was no such thing as this guide. So, we have created it to make your trip easy, save you a ton of money, and help you to avoid mistakes.

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Our guide is a very helpful addition to the materials on the Berkshire Hathaway website. There, the Visitor’s Guide is a must-read for every visitor. It will be traditionally released in March.

Is there an audio version of this guide?

This guide will be continuously updated to provide the best information possible. Therefore, the latest and most accurate information will be provided in written form. However, in this video, you can find a 30-minute summary of our guide:

 

 

Why do I need Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024 tickets required?

Tickets are required to join all shareholder events during the week of the meeting. Your ticket gives you discounts at the exhibition hall and in the facilities of Nebraska Furniture Mart, Borsheims, or The Bookworm (more below).

• Tickets are handed out as a 3,22- x 4,92-inch (8,2 x 12,5 cm) sized badge.
• Every year, the design of the badge changes to fit the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting design.
• In Omaha, you can pick up a lanyard to comfortably wear the ticket badge around your head.

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting tickets are also called credentials or shareholder badges. To keep it simple, we are calling them tickets. Here, we show you the three different ways to get your Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 tickets.

 

How can I pre-order Berkshire Hathaway AGM 2024 tickets?

We strongly recommend pre-ordering tickets. You have two options to doing this:

The proxy form

Shareholders can request their tickets via the proxy form. With the proxy form, you can proceed now with the following steps:

• Please complete the proxy form and send it to Berkshire Hathaway via the postal service. Berkshire Hathaway will send you the tickets to your home address.
• If you get a physical copy of the annual report, you can order the AGM tickets via the perforated card on Berkshire Hathaway’s printed annual report.

Getting your tickets via the proxy form is free. This way, you can order up to four tickets. Similar to eBay, you have to factor in a shipping buffer. Plans plan with at least ten days shipping time to Omaha and the similar time frame to get the tickets delivered.

eBay

eBay users can order the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 credentials for a fee of $5 (ebay.com) or $6 (not ebay.com) per ticket via the official account brka_b. Please only buy tickets from this account. It is the only reputable source.

• US shareholders will only have to wait a few days until they get their tickets. Usually, for them, shipping is free.
• International shareholders also have to factor in shipping fees and shipping times. The price per ticket and shipping fees are the cheapest via ebay.com. Here, shipping fees are below $15. Furthermore, timing the shipping window right can be crucial. It can take up to one month to get the tickets. But from our experience, “real” shipping times are usually quicker. So, please plan in some buffer that your tickets arrive on time before you fly to the United States. We would recommend planning at least a ten-day shipping buffer to be on the safe side.

Ordering tickets via eBay is the most convenient option. However, this is not the cheapest way to access the CHI Health Center, as you must pay for every ticket and additional shipping fees.

 

When are tickets available for pre-ordering?

Tickets will be available after the release of the official proxy fillings in mid-March 2024. Here, we have collected the past release dates of tickets to give you an estimate of when to expect tickets will be available.

• In 2024, proxy materials were available from 16. March 2023. Tickets on eBay were available from 27. March 2024.
• In 2023, proxy materials were available from 17. March 2023. Tickets on eBay were available from 27. March 2023.

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How can I pick up Berkshire Hathaway AGM tickets in Omaha?

There is also an option to pick up tickets in Omaha:

Will-call

As a shareholder, you can pick up your badges on-site in the will-call area in the lobby of the CHI Health Center. Picking up your ticket there is possible:

• Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (our recommended day to get tickets) and
• Saturday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

In the will-call area, you must show your photo identification and proof that you are a shareholder.

• The photo identification can, for instance, be your passport or your driver’s license.
• The shareholder proof can be a certificate of your broker, a printed securities account statement, a screenshot, or just your broker app that shows you own a Berkshire Hathaway share.

You might have to wait a few hours in the rain to get your tickets at the will-call. Therefore, we recommend pre-ordering your tickets ahead of your trip to Omaha.

 

How can I ask Berkshire Hathaway’s management a question?

During the AGM, Warren Buffett, Ajit Jain, and Greg Abel can be addressed with shareholder questions. You have two options to ask a question:

1. In advance, you can send your questions to Becky Quick via . Becky will pick the best questions to ask them to Warren Buffett, Ajit Jain, or Greg Abel.
2. If you are at the meeting, you can try your luck with the question lottery. At 8:15 AM, shareholders at each of the 11 microphone locations at Berkshire Shareholders Meeting 2023 will be drawn to ask a question. If you are selected, you can ask any question once Warren Buffett calls your microphone.

How can I improve the chance to get a great answer to my question?

To get a great answer to your question, Berkshire Hathaway asks for the following:

• Please do not ask more than one question or attempt to “bundle” several questions together.
• Please do not ask what we are buying or selling. Even if the information is public, we do not discuss how we arrive at our decisions. We also will not discuss politics. Any other subjects are fair game.

In our eyes, your chance that Becky Quick will pick your question will be increased if keep your question short and focus your question on one clear aspect.

 

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What should you know about the Berkshire 2024 AGM day?

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What is the schedule of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024?

The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 will be held on Saturday, 04 May 2024, at the CHI Health Center Omaha. It has the following schedule (in local CT time):

• 07:00 AM – The Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024 doors, including the Exhibition Hall, open.
• 08:45 AM – The enchanting and exclusive Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024 Movie will start.
• 09:15 AM – Shareholders can ask Warren Buffett, Ajit Jain, and Greg Abel questions.
• Non – The shareholder meeting will have a lunch break of one hour.
• 01:00 PM – The Q&A resumes. After the Q&A, the official AGM will take place.
• 05:00 PM – Berkshire Hathaway plans to end the meeting around this time.

 

Where can I watch the live stream of the Berkshire 2024 AGM?

You can easily follow the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 online on this CNBC live stream.

Which part of the AGM can I only experience in person in Omaha?

The live stream covers 100% of the Q&A. But the first hour of the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting 2024 can only be experienced in person. You will miss the great atmosphere in the morning and the enchanting and exclusive Berkshire AGM 2024 Movie if you only watch the live stream.

 

Can I bring my bag to the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024?

The CHI Health Center has a bag policy. Details on it can be found on the center’s website. Additionally, here are some of our observations from the morning of the Berkshire Shareholders Meeting:

• There is a baggage check at an airport-like security level for entrants with larger bags. Usually, you are only allowed to bring smaller bags into the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024.
• There are also dedicated lines for people with bags, as shown in this video. So, bringing a larger bag or backpack could slow your entry into the AGM as the “bag line” can get crowded.
• You aren’t allowed to bring food into the CHI Health Center. The security will force you to throw it away during your baggage check.

 

How is parking at the BRK 2024 AGM?

There is plenty of parking space available outside the CHI Health Center. Surface parking is $10. Garage parking (when available) is $15. You can find the recommended parking spots here.

What are alternatives to driving to the CHI Health Center?

Here are the alternatives to driving to the CHI Health Center. You can learn more details on how to use these alternatives in the lower chapters of this guide:

• We recommend using public buses that go downtown. They only cost $1,25 per person and ride. ORBT, route 11, route 13, route 18, and route 30 will arrive downtown before the start of the AGM.
• A ride with Heartland Bike Share (parking stations are in front of the CHI Health Center). Shareholders can get a $2 discount on the monthly pass with the code BRK2024.
• Berkshire Hathaway also offers shuttle buses on the AGM day. Their routes are described in the visitor’s guide.
• Taxis, Uber, and Lyft will also be available on Saturday morning. Due to the high demand, prices could be elevated.

 

How can I get a good seat at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024?

Many legends are being told about the “race for the best seats” on the morning of the Berkshire Hathaway AGM. Some shareholders are even “camping” at the CHI from 4 AM to get in line for the “best” seats. To help you find the strategy that fits you, we are sharing our recommendations for different seating strategies here:

Navigating the CHI Health Center

It helps to learn about the CHI Health Center to identify your “best seats”. The Berkshire Hathaway AGM venue has a capacity for close to 19,000 people in its arena.

Aside from the 19.000 arena seats, extra seating for thousands of shareholders is available via additional overfill rooms, like the Peter Kiewit Grand Ballroom. There, you can watch the live stream of the meeting. The plus of these “overfill” rooms is the more comfortable seats. Sitting for hours and listening to the Berkshire AGM 2024 is more leisurely in these rooms.

To explore the CHI Health Center further, we recommend using these resources:

• You can understand the different levels of the arena with this arena map.
• To get a feel for the venue as a first-time visitor, it is super helpful to take this virtual tour.
• AGM Seating is comparable to this scheme. If you want to make any seating plans, please use this scheme to plan them.

Ground floor seating

It is best to arrive early to sit on or close to the ground floor. Early birds can park from 3:30 AM at the CHI Health Center parking lots. Though, we would recommend arriving between 4 and 5 PM.

Waiting in line that early can be fun. We have heard of many friendships that were formed during the morning wait. It can make sense to bring a foldable camping chair and a blanket to make the wait comfortable in the morning’s cold. An umbrella or raincoat could also help in case it is raining.

The best seats are not always on the ground floor. The areas 122-123 and 103-104 could have a better view of the stage.

Just have a seat

You can arrive at 06:30 to 06:45 AM before the doors open if you are okay with not sitting on or close to the ground floor. You can speed up your entry if you leave your larger backpack at home and look for a less crowded entrance.

Sit together with a group

It helps to go for the upper ranks of the arena to sit with a group. There, you should be able to have enough seats for a group as most shareholders first head for the lower levels to get the best view.

Our experience

Our “strategy” is to arrive at around 6:30 to 6:45 AM. At this arrival time, we always made it to get good seats. For us, there is generally no significant difference between the different seating areas in the arena. You can see the stage from every seat in the arena. The large screens and the excellent audio also help you to follow their words.

To share a realistic inside look into the “race” for the best seats, we recorded our “run” in 2019. Here you can enjoy the video:

 

How is the catering at the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024?

Sadly, it is not allowed to bring food into the CHI. During the bag control in the morning, security forces you to throw it away. So, you have to collect or buy food at the CHI Health Center.

• In the morning, you can get free breakfast (packaged bakery products, nut bars, soda, orange juice, coffee) at stands in the convention center. This is an excellent option for a refreshing” breakfast.
• During the day, you have to pay for food and drinks. A wide selection of offerings is available at the AGM hall stands. The CHI itself is a cashless facility. So, please bring your credit card to pay at the stands.
• However, you will need some cash to pay in the exhibition hall. So, please also have some dollar bills if you, for instance, consider buying from Dairy Queen in the Exhibition Hall.

Finding a fulfilling food stand might be difficult if you are foody or travel on a tight budget.

• It could help to use the skywalk to get food at the Hilton or walk to other restaurants close to the AGM.
• Some food vending machines are in separate rooms near the entrances. They might also offer an option to get snacks for a fair price.

 

What can I discover at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024 exhibition?

The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting exhibition gives you great insights into Berkshire Hathaway’s company universe. Exhibitors in the hall are Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries. In this overview, you can discover the exhibitors sorted by sector:

• Clothing: Berkshire Hathaway Shoes, Brooks Running, Fechheimer, Fruit of the Loom
• Consumer goods: Duracell, Jazwares
• Energy: Berkshire Hathaway Energy
• Food & retail: Borsheims, Dairy Queen, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Oriental Trading, Pampered Chef, See’s Candies
• Insurance: Geico
• Materials and construction: Benjamin Moore, Clayton Homes, Forest River, Johns Manville, Shaw Industries
• Travel & Transport: BNSF Railway, FlightSafe International, Marmon Holdings, NetJets, Pilot Company

You can purchase their products at the booths of many exhibitors. Therefore, the exhibition hall is called the “Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains.” The exhibition hall is open on Friday and Saturday:

• On Friday, you can access the exhibition from noon till 5 PM. For instance, you can combine your exhibition visit with your pick-up of tickets at the will-call. If you want to get to know Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries, we strongly recommend visiting the Exhibition on Friday. It will be easier to chat with management on this day. Furthermore, shopping might be more fun as the exhibition is less crowded, and all purchasable goods will be available.
• On Saturday the exhibition hall is open from 7 AM to 4 PM. You can visit the exhibition at any time during the Berkshire Meeting 2024. Based on our experience, the exhibition will be more crowded later during the day.

In our gallery and in this video from 2019, you can get a visual impression of the exhibition hall:

 

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Which investing events can I join during the Berkshire AGM 2024 week?

You can join plenty of exciting investing events in Omaha besides the Berkshire AGM 2024. Here, we share a curated event list with some highlighted events. It helps you find all public events, discover the price tags (free to $$$), and easily register for them.

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Thursday, 02 May

• 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM – The CFA Society Nebraska is holding the Value Investing Dinner ($).
• All day – Our Good Investing Conference @ Berkshire Hathaway hosts several Idea Day events ($).
• All day – The Value Investor Conference takes place ($$$).

 

Friday, 03 May

Gabelli Omaha Conference 2024

The GAMCO Gabelli Omaha Conference 2024 (free of charge) traditionally takes place on Friday before the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting. You can enjoy a high-quality Berkshire Hathaway panel at the conference, a fireside chat, and a Q&A with Mario Gabelli. Learn more and register 👉🏻 here *.

💼 3. Emerging Managers Meeting

Good Investing invites you to the Emerging Managers Meeting (application only) from 3 PM to 5:30 PM on Friday. If you are an Emerging Fund Manager, plan to start a fund within the next 18 months, or are an allocator, 👉🏻 please apply here.

All events on Friday, 03 May

• 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Vitaliy Katsenelson is inviting an investor group for breakfast (free of charge).
• 8:30 AM to 12:00 AM – The GAMCO Gabelli Omaha Conference 2024 is taking place (free of charge).
• 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM – Mohnish Pabrai is giving a talk at UNO’s College of Business (free of charge).
• 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Guy Spier and the team of Aquamarine Capital invite for VALUEx BRK (free of charge).
• 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM – Kanbrick’s Tracy Britt Cool hosts a fireside chat (free of charge).
• 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Vitaliy Katsenelson is for an investor get-together (free of charge).
• 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Creighton University offers a Value Investing Panel (free of charge).
• 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Kelly+Partners Group is hosting a Meet and Greet (free of charge).
• 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – The Heilbrunn Center will host the “From Graham to Buffett and Beyond” dinner ($$$).
• All day – We host several networking events during the Good Investing Conference @ Berkshire Hathaway ($).
• All day – GuruFocus is hosting a Value Conference ($$).
• All day – The Value Investor Conference takes place ($$$).
• All day – TIP is hosting its Berkshire Summit ($$$).

 

Saturday, 04 May

🇪🇺  1. European Investor Meeting

The European Investor Meeting (free of charge) is the ideal networking platform for investors from Europe. The networking meeting will be from 3 PM to 6 PM at a restaurant at Omaha’s Old Market. To meet fellow European investors in Omaha, please register 👉🏻 here.

All events on Saturday, 04 May

• 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – The 1. European Investor Meeting is taking place at the Old Market (free of charge).
• 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Trupanion is inviting to the Annual Investor Q&A in Omaha (free of charge).
• 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM – Zimmerer & Tecle Wealth Management hosts the “Invest Like Buffett“* conference (free of charge).
• 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Tegus is hosting an exclusive Berkshire Hathaway event at the Farnam Hotel (free for charge).
• All day – We will visit the Berkshire AGM during our Good Investing Conference @ Berkshire Hathaway ($).
• All day – TIP is hosting its Berkshire Summit ($$$).

 

Sunday, 05 May

Markel Omaha Brunch 2024

The Markel Omaha Brunch 2024 (free of charge) traditionally takes place from 10 AM to noon Sunday after the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting. You can ask Tom Gayner and Markel’s management questions at the event. Learn more in this video and register 👉🏻 here *.

10 Accounting Red Flags Seminar

Stephen Clapham is giving the insightful 10 Accounting Red Flags Seminar. In this seminar, you learn how to spot companies managing earnings, understand the true quality of reported EPS, and better evaluate stocks. Please register here and use the code GOODINVESTING to get 20% off.

All events on Sunday, 05 May

• 8 AM to 5 PM – Hudson Booksellers at Omaha Airport offers you the chance to meet many authors and buy their books. Find all authors here.  (free of charge).
• 10 AM to noon – The popular Markel Omaha Brunch 2024 is held in the Marriott (free of charge).
• 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Stephen Clapham is giving the insightful “10 Accounting Red Flags Seminar” ($).
• 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Zimmerer & Tecle Wealth Management hosts their “1st Annual Berkshire Pickleball Event” (free of charge).
• Our Good Investing Conference @ Berkshire Hathaway will end with our Bye Bye & W(h)ine Party ($).

 

How can Good Investing help me with my event?

We are happy to support you if you want to run an event in the week of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting:

• We are happy to add relevant investing events to our overview. If you run an event that adds value to the investing community, please use this page to share details about your event with us.
• We can support you if you consider running a private or public event in Omaha. You are welcome to reach out if you want to profit from our deep expertise of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting week. Please get in touch with us with your event idea here.

 

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Which additional Berkshire Hathaway events can I participate in?

Shareholders can enjoy Omaha in many ways. For instance, they can shop at desirable discounts at several exclusive shopping events during the AGM week. Berkshire Hathaway is offering a selection of events for shareholders. Here you can find them in a calendar-like overview. Below that, we will describe them more in detail:

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The Berkshire Hathaway events calendar

Friday, 03 May

• 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – You can pick up your credentials at the Will Call in the CHI Health Center (more on that above).
• Noon to 5:00 PM – You can shop at the Shareholder Shopping Days in the Exhibition Hall in the CHI Health Center.
• Noon to 5:00/6:00 PM – You can pick up your package for the Brooks 5K run at the CHI Health Center or at Peak Performance.
• 6:00 to 8:00 PM – You can join the Borsheims Shareholder-only Shopping Night.

 

Saturday, 04 May

• 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM – The CHI Health Center becomes the center of attention. There, you can listen to the Annual Meeting Q&A, shop in the exhibition hall or pick up your Brooks 5k run package.
• 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM – You can join the NFM Berkshire Picnic at 700 South, 72nd Street.

 

Sunday, 05 May

• 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM – You can join the Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself” 5K run.
• 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – You can join the Borsheims Shareholder Only Shopping.

 

Shop in the Exhibition Hall

Shareholders can visit the “Shareholder Shopping Days” in the exhibition hall of the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024 starting at noon on Friday and going to Saturday at 4 PM. There, you can buy educative investing books, shop unique Berkshire Hathaway memorabilia, and get your box of See’s Candies.

You can get a good impression of the exhibition hall via our gallery and this video:

Ship your purchases

Berkshire Hathaway offers a shipping service in the Exhibition Hall for (US-based) shareholders who want to ship their goods. You can find more about it in the visitor’s guide.

We recommend using your travel luggage to bring your purchases from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 to a country outside the US. Sadly, shipping fees from the US are pretty high. Therefore, better plan with extra space in your luggage for the boxes of See’s Candies peanut brittle and your new investing books.

 

Discover awesome book deals

Berkshire Hathaway will release a Berkshire Hathaway Annual Book Selection for every AGM. The latest list can be found here.

In cooperation with Berkshire Hathaway, the family-owned bookseller Bookworm Omaha offers a 20% special discount on these and more books. Books are available in the exhibition hall and at the Bookworm store.

• At the book stand in the exhibition hall, you will find the books from the Berkshire Hathaway book selection. This year, Berkshire Hathaway will only be selling Poor Charlie’s Almanack to honor Charlie.

Alternatives to the book stand

At the Bookworm store in Omaha on 2501 S 90th St #111, Omaha, NE 68124, shareholders with credentials can get 20% off on all book purchases. The discount is available from Thursday to Monday in the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024 week. Please consider paying the Bookworm store a separate visit if you like books!

Hudson booksellers at Omaha Airport offers you a great selection of business and investing books. On Sunday, you will have many authors stopping by there before they catch their flight. This year, the following authors will be there during the opening hours from 8 AM to 5 PM:

• Paul Johnson – Pitch the perfect investment
• Jaime Lester – Pause to think
• Sheenya Iyengar – Think bigger
• Robert Hagstrom – The Warren Buffett Way
• Gautum Baid – The joys of compounding
• Jacob McDonough – Capital allocation
• Todd Finkle – Warren Buffett
• Julia Cook – I am money
• Vitaliy Katsenelson – Soul in the game
• Nancy Rips – Buffett-isms
• Steven Jordon – The oracle of Omaha
• Jeff Gramm – Dear chairman
• Lawrence Cunningham – The essays of Warren Buffett
• David Clark – The toa of Charlie Munger
• Gillian Segal – Getting there

 

Our book recommendations

We highly recommend reading these books from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Book Selections:

Capital Allocation

In “Capital Allocation: The Financials of a New England Textile Mill 1955 – 1985” author and investor Jacob McDonough portrays the early financial history of Berkshire Hathaway. Learn more about this book in our video:

The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway

In “The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway” author and investor Adam Mead offers a deep dive into the financial history of the holding from Omaha. This book provides a helpful deep dive for investors.

 

Visit the Nebraska Furniture Mart

The everything-store Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) offers special shareholder discounts in the weeks of the Berkshire Hathaway meeting.

• The NFM Omaha location is worth visiting. It is located at 700 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114. A great time to visit is after the AGM on Saturday. From 5:30 to 8:00 PM, the NFM holds the “NFM Berkshire Picnic”. Then, limited shuttle buses will take you to the NFM. You can learn more about this offer in the visitor’s guide.
• The NFM will have a booth in the Exhibition Hall. There, you can easily shop for a limited selection of special deals.
• If you are generally interested in the NFM, we recommend learning more about it in our video series.

 

Shop Borsheims’ jewelry and watches

The Berkshire subsidiary Borsheims offers attractive discounts and products to shareholders. It is located at 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114:

• For shareholders, Borsheims offers a whole Berkshire weekend schedule. Please check their website for more.
• At Borsheims, you can also shop the unique Berkshire Hathaway Memorabilia.
• On the day of the AGM, Berkshire Hathaway will offer a free bus shuttle from the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024 directly to Borsheims. You can learn more about this offer in the visitor’s guide.

 

Join the shareholder 5km run

Shareholders and guests can participate in the Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself” 5 km race on Sunday morning. You can find more information on the run in this FAQ and register via this website.

 

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Which fun things can I do in Omaha?

The city of Omaha offers an excellent overview of Fun Things to Do in Omaha. Here, you can learn about the vibrant nightlife, guided city tours, and 20 free things to do (the bucket list that Value Investors love).

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The top attractions

Omaha’s top attractions are the famous Omaha Zoo, the Joslyn Art Museum, the Durham Museum, and the Omaha Children’s Museum.

To explore Omaha’s neighborhoods, we recommend visiting Blackstone, Dundee, Benson, Little Bohemia, and Little Italy.

 

Omaha’s food scene

Foodies can also find exciting restaurants to visit in Omaha:

• The Reuben sandwich, created in Omaha, comes close to being an authentic “Omahaian meal”. Enjoy a tasty Reuben in Omaha in many great places like Rathskeller or Barrett’s.
• Many shareholders plan to visit a steak house. Gorat’s is strongly associated with Warren Buffett. We also have heard that many visitors love Fleming’s or The Drover.
• If you enjoy a great breakfast, the Saddle Creek Breakfast Club, Early Bird Brunch, and Lola’s are restaurants you visit.
• There is always time for good pizza! Smokin’ Oak, Pitch Pizzeria, and Orsi’s could be worth a visit.
• Beer lovers will also enjoy the many craft breweries in Omaha. Insights into the vital scene are shared here.

 

Shopping recommendations

If you want to do some shopping in Omaha, we can recommend these places in addition to the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries:

• Hollywood Candy is the coolest store in Omaha. Here, you can buy candies, enjoy Hollywood vibes, and sit in the same seats as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates did.
• Fans of Christmas decorations will love Tannenbaum at Old Market. Buy the quirkiest Christmas decorations all year long there.
• To buy groceries, we recommend Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, or one of the many Aldi’s in Omaha.
• As Germans, we care about good bread. Great Harvest Bakery is a bakery where we found great bread.

 

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How can I plan my trip in a good way?

Here, we share our insights for planning your trip to Omaha.

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How can I travel to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024?

There are several options to travel to Omaha for the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024:

By airplane

Flying into Omaha’s Eppley Field Airport

Shareholders usually fly into Omaha’s Eppley Field Airport. Via Eppley Field’s website, you can find all available connections to and from Omaha. This Google Flights function can also help you visualize the best connections to and from Omaha.

These recommendations could also be helpful for you:

• As an international traveler, please plan with enough time for immigration. You need 2 to 5 hours to enter the US at some international airports. We recommend scheduling a 4-hour buffer between international arrival and US departure to be on the safe side.
• We would recommend looking for flights from late October. Unlike booking a hotel, booking a flight is worthwhile waiting. Usually, airfares are cheapest three to five months before the AGM.
• The cheapest flights to Omaha can generally be found on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, prices will be higher due to the high demand. Outbound flights are usually expensive on Sunday and Monday. Prices go down from Monday again and should normalize on Tuesday.
• We recommend automating our flight research using Google Flights’ or Skyscanner’s price notifications. So, you will be notified when cheaper flight prices are available.
• To compensate for your CO² emissions, we recommend Atmosfair.

Flying into a neighboring airport

Sometimes, flying directly into Omaha is not the cheapest option. There are airports close to Omaha you could fly to, too. From there, you could drive in a rented car to Omaha. Qeeq could help you find the best deal for your car rental.

• Des Moines, Lincoln, Grand Island, Sioux City, and Kansas City are options for connections within the United States.
• Minneapolis, Chicago, or Denver offer the chance to travel internationally to a city close to Omaha.

By train or bus

Amtrak

You can travel by train to Omaha. Amtrak’s scenic California Zephyr runs daily from Chicago or Denver (Salt Lake City – San Francisco) to Omaha. On both routes, the observation car can make your trip spectacular.

• From Chicago, the train departs at 2 PM. You will arrive in Omaha at 10:55 PM.
• From Denver, the train departs at 7:10 PM and arrives in Omaha at 04:59 AM.

We recommend booking your train ticket six months before the AGM for the best prices. If you are a fan of traveling by train as we are, you should also explore Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass. With it, you can ride ten travel segments in the US for $499 (and sometimes for the sale price of $299). This pass could be a great option, especially if you are eager to explore the East Coast.

Trains in the US sometimes run late as they share tracks with freight trains. The chance of having a delay is usually higher if you travel from Omaha to Chicago. You can track potential delays from or to Omaha with this map and this map.

Greyhound

Several Greyhound connections approach Omaha. Traveling by Greyhound is very affordable but can also be a real adventure.

 

How can I book suitable accommodation for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024?

It is worth planning your journey and your overnight stay early. Here, we are sharing our recommendations for accommodations in Omaha.

Booking a hotel room

Omaha is packed around the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024. So, hotel prices will rise quickly, especially as up to 90% of the hotel rooms could be booked on the AGM’s Friday and Saturday. You should book your room soon to get the best prices for the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting 2024.

Our recommendations for your hotel booking

Furthermore, we recommend the following for your hotel search in Omaha:

• Booking directly through the hotel’s website. There, you will usually get the best deal.
• You can book numerous high-quality hotels and motels in Omaha online. We recommend a location with at least 4.5 stars on Google or more than 8.0 on Booking.com.
• The official Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders guide also has a list of selected hotels. You can go through it to find great deals.
• The neighboring city Council Bluffs (Iowa) is a secret tip if you are looking for an affordable hotel. Here, you could find a cheap hotel if prices in Omaha are high.
• Omaha’s hotel capacity has increased during the last few years. Searching for recently opened hotels or hotels opening soon could be helpful. As they are in the built-up phase and not on the radar of all visitors, these hotels could still offer capacity and a reasonable price for your stay during the AGM.

Booking a holiday home

For holiday homes, we recommend checking the following platforms:

1. On Airbnb, you can find the widest selection of reasonable accommodations at a fair price. We are huge fans of booking accommodation on Airbnb for the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024.
2. Vrbo can also offer other home rentals that are not listed on Airbnb. Many foreign travelers might not know this local competitor of Airbnb. Therefore, there could be an exciting deal to find.
3. HomeToGo can offer an additional selection of apartments. Make sure to check it for additional offerings.

Our recommendations for your holiday home booking

To avoid running into issues with a holiday apartment, please read the following:

• Please always review the ratings of the place you are planning to book. We would recommend at least a rating of 4.7 stars. In 2019, we made a mistake and booked a lower-quality place. So, sadly, we had to re-book for the week of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting. This was pretty costly.
• We have also experienced hosts that might ask for a 50%-100% higher price for an already booked accommodation when they realize that the AGM is taking place. The chance is below 5% that this could happen to you, but you should know that such a risk exists. If such behavior occurs, you should involve the platform you have booked through right away.
• We also came across scammers who might want to make quick $ by offering accommodations that don’t exist. Please book only from hosts with a believable record of renting apartments out. Furthermore, please ensure your holiday home has at least a few reviews.

 

Are there any areas that could be unsafe?

Omaha is a pretty safe city. We never had the feeling of being unsafe. However, we have heard that North Omaha and Southeast Omaha might have areas where you should be more cautious.

 

What can I do to keep my travel expenses low?

As Value Investors, we love sharing more cost-saving recommendations to reduce expenses during your stay in Omaha.

• Wise offers an excellent solution to pay in $. With Wise, you will profit from very low exchange fees, a juicy interest payment on your deposit, and versatile credit cards. Please register with this link * to get your first money transfer for free.
• Airalo offers you an excellent solution for your SIM card in the US. With Airalo, you can create a cost-effective virtual SIM card. Please use our code “TILMAN1364” to get a $3 discount on your first month. Additional e-sim offers can be found in this overview.
• TooGoodToGo is the best app to save money and reduce food waste. It is serviced in many US cities. Sadly, the offer in Omaha is minimal.

 

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How can I get around Omaha during the week of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024?

Here, you will find an overview of all transportation options in Omaha. Wherever possible, we have included apps and recommendations that make your travel experience more accessible.

 

Our recommendations for getting around in Omaha

We strongly recommend Omaha’s bus lines and Heartland Bike Share to get around during Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024. Both offer the best deal to get around. They allow you to travel for a fraction of the costs of other options.

 

E-bike, (shuttle) bus, or e-scooter

Walking

Walking is an excellent option if you stay in Omaha’s east. The older districts of Omaha’s east offer a decent walking infrastructure. By walking, you can also explore the city better.

Google Maps is the ideal map solution for your walks. We recommend downloading the local maps ahead of traveling. So, your data consumption in the US can stay low.

Heartland Bike Share e-bikes

In many parts of Omaha, you can rent a Heartland Bike. All your bike rides will be covered with the monthly pass for $20 (tax). Please use the code BRK2024 to get a $2 discount on the monthly pass.

All bikes are electric. So, driving is more fun. The BCycle (iOS | Android) app helps you find and reserve bikes. These bikes are picked up and locked at a vast station network within Omaha.

To find the safest biking routes, you can discover Omaha’s biking infrastructure via Google Maps.

Rental e-scooters

Spin and Lime electric scooters are for rent in Omaha. Lime scooters are directly bookable via the Uber (iOS | Android) app. You can also download the Lime (iOS | Android) app.

Omaha public bus system

Plenty of bus lines run daily from 6 AM to 9 PM in Omaha. We recommend watching this short video to master your bus ride. You can search for your best bus connections with the MyRide OMA (iOS | Android) app, Google Maps, or this system map.

Bus tickets are super affordable, especially if you travel long distances. A ticket only costs $1.25 per ride. They can be purchased online with the Umo app, at ticket machines, or in cash on the bus. There is also a 10-ride pass for $12.50. We recommend bringing the exact sum if you want to pay in cash. Refunds will only be done with vouchers.

During our stay in Omaha, we loved using buses. They were on time and offered a lot of seating. If you factor in the wait time, buses can often be faster than Uber and Lyft, only costing a fraction per person and ride.  We especially recommend riding the ORBT line.

Berkshire Hathaway’s shuttle buses

On Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway offers bus shuttles to and from the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2024. You can find the routes in the visitor’s guide.

 

Taxi, Uber, Lyft or rental cars

Taxi, Uber, or Lyft

Ride-sharing apps like Lyft (iOS | Android) and Uber (iOS | Android) can get you around in Omaha. Many trips should be doable below 10 $. Here, you can compare fares for Uber and Lyft to plan your budget.

Looking for a cab via the zTrip app (iOS | Android) or calling +1(402)292-2222 can save you a lot of money. Uber and Lyft can be super expensive during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 week. In such cases, taxis can be a cheaper alternative due to price caps.

Rental cars

Of course, you can also book a rental car for traveling in Omaha. Qeeq could help you find a great deal for your rental.

You can use the ParkOmaha (iOs | Android) app for parking. There is free parking at the bridge at the Durham Museum if you look for parking around Old Market.

 

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Where can I learn more about Berkshire Hathaway?

Helpful online resources

Here, we have collected great online resources to study Berkshire Hathaway:

Berkshire Hathaway AGM resources

• You can listen to or watch all Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting recordings since 1994 on this YouTube or Spotify playlist.
• Austin Value Capital has compiled annual meeting transcripts since 1994. You can download them here.
• In our Berkshire Hathaway blog section, we share insights and knowledge about Berkshire Hathaway.

Berkshire Hathaway stock analysis

• Greggory Warren of Morningstar is a beast in the analysis of Berkshire Hathaway. You can find his recent insights into the business on his Morningstar profile. Enjoy our insightful Greggory Warren Berkshire Hathaway content and this timeless presentation.
• Christopher Bloomstran of Semper Augustus has developed profound knowledge on Berkshire Hathway and shared it in several formats. To dive deeper into his analysis, you can use his media archive.
• Frederik Gieschen has collected different essays on Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Berkshire Hathaway on his substack. If you enjoy learning about great investors, the substack is worth a subscription.
• Austin Value Capital has collected a great series of shareholder letters. In his compilation, he is sharing “everything Buffett.” This includes partnership letters, Berkshire Hathaway letters, annual meeting transcripts, memos, and articles.
• CNBC offers the excellent Warren Buffett Archive. There, you will find a lot of exciting content.
• The Rational Walk blog has an excellent Berkshire Hathaway resources section. Here, you can find a lot of helpful content.

 

Recommended Berkshire Hathaway books

In addition to the book recommendations we already shared above, we want to share more of our favorite Berkshire Hathaway books with you here.

Yefei Lu’s Inside the Investments of Warren Buffett: Twenty Cases

Do you want to know more about Berkshire Hathaway’s investment criteria and its evolution? Yefei Lu’s book “Inside the Investments of Warren Buffett: Twenty Cases” gives you deep insights into both. We also had the pleasure of chatting with the author:

Gisela Baur’s biography “Warren Buffett – Der Jahrhundertkapitalist“

Through our work, we had the fantastic pleasure of getting to know the German journalist Gisela Baur. Gisela is not only a gem of a person. Since 1998, she has also been a Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway friend. After reading her highly recommended Warren Buffett – Der Jahrhundertkapitalist biography, we had the pleasure of interviewing her. The result can be found in this playlist: