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Spring Road Trip 2026

Join us to explore creativity and community through shared learning, connection, and

care for each other's work across the bookselling industry.

MIBA's Spring Road Trip is a partnership with 
Sower Books and University of Nebraska Press

Register Here!

Registration Deadline
Drive times
  • Madison: 7.25 hours
  • Milwaukee: 10 hours
  • Iowa City: 4.5 hours
  • Chicago:  8 hours
  • Des Moines: 3 hours
  • Minneapolis/St Paul: 6.5 hours
  • Omaha: 1 hours
  • Kansas City: 3 hours
  • Sioux Falls: 3.5 hours
  • Fargo: 6.75 hours

Airports

Railroad Station

Meeting locations

We're meeting primarily at the historic University of Nebraska Union. Additional locations to be added soon!

  • University of Nebraska Union
    • 1400 R Street
      Lincoln, NE 68588
Lodging

We are offering a room block at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel (333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508). Use the link below to book your room today!

  • Book here
  • $109/night
  • Deadline to book is Monday, April 20, 2026
Bookseller Travel Scholarship

MIBA is committed to making as many scholarships available as the sponsorships allow, in addition to funding one.

Get to know the town:
Lincoln, Nebraska is a welcoming Midwestern city with a strong independent and creative culture. The city is home to a vibrant network of bookstores, arts organizations, and locally owned businesses, alongside accessible green spaces and walkable neighborhoods. Lincoln offers the energy of a cultural hub without feeling overwhelming, making it easy to gather, connect, and explore. For booksellers and creatives, it’s a place that supports conversation, collaboration, and shared learning. Discover everything Lincoln has to offer here. 
Industry Partners:

Find info for author pitches, Rep Picks, and sponsorships here!

Coming soon!

Coming soon!