Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting is traditionally held in Omaha, Nebraska.
The meeting is often nicknamed “Woodstock for Capitalists” because thousands of shareholders travel to Omaha for presentations, shopping events, and questions to company leaders. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger made the gathering a major event in the investing calendar.
Berkshire Hathaway’s connection to Omaha predates its modern investment conglomerate structure. Buffett’s investment partnership was based there, and he began acquiring Berkshire Hathaway shares in the 1960s. The company’s headquarters remains in Omaha.
The meeting’s location is sometimes confused with New York City, the center of many financial institutions and stock-market activities. Berkshire’s annual gathering is a distinctive Omaha tradition, reflecting the company’s long association with Nebraska and Buffett.