Omaha hosts Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting, often called “Woodstock for Capitalists.”
The meeting takes place in Omaha, Nebraska, where Berkshire Hathaway is headquartered. Thousands of shareholders attend to hear Warren Buffett and other company leaders answer questions and discuss the businesses owned by the conglomerate.
The event grew from a relatively small corporate meeting into a major annual gathering featuring presentations, shareholder merchandise, and displays from Berkshire subsidiaries. Its informal nickname reflects the combination of investing discussions and the festival-like atmosphere.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Omaha identity is tied closely to Buffett, who has lived in the city for decades. The meeting is not held in New York, even though Berkshire owns or invests in companies operating across the United States and other countries.