Register for the Big Ten & Friends 2026 Landscape Managers Conference

Registration for this event will close on May 26, 2026.

Hotel accommodations for the 2026 conference are available through the Hilton Garden Inn located in downtown Iowa City.

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

328 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA

Dates: June 16-19, 2026

Group Code: 920

*To ensure access to the group rate, please book your stay no later than May 26, 2026.

Reserve a Room

Parking

Self-parking is available at a $15.00 per night rate

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — Cedar Rapids, IA

Address: 2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-8952

Distance to Iowa City: 30 minutes 

Airport Code: CID

Useful Links:

• Airport Official Website: https://flycid.com/
• Flight Status & Schedules: https://flycid.com/travel/flight-status/
• Airlines & Non-Stop Flights: https://flycid.com/travel/airlines-nonstops/
• Ground Transportation & Shuttles: https://flycid.com/travel/ground-transportation/

Ground Transportation Options:
Ground transportation services include shuttle service, concierge/limo shuttles, taxis, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), and bus options for trips to and from the airport.

Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) — Moline, IL

Address: 2200 George Kirk Dr., Moline, IL 61265 

Distance to Iowa City: 60 minutes 

Airport Code: MLI

Useful Links:

• Airport Official Website: https://www.qcairport.com/
• Arrivals/Departures & Flights Info: https://www.qcairport.com/flights/
• Parking & Ground Transportation: https://www.qcairport.com/parking-transportation/

Ground Transportation & Parking:
MLI offers a range of ground transportation options, including public transit link via Quad Cities MetroLINK, taxi/ride share services, and rental cars. 

** Schedule is tentative and subject to change

Tuesday, June 16

5:00-8:00 p.m. | Welcome Event @ Vue Rooftop

Wednesday, June 17

7:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Check in @ HGI (Hotel)

8:15-9:15 a.m. | Presentations (University of Iowa Facilities Management Leadership)

9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Walking Tours

12:00-1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Equipment Demo (Toro)

1:30-4:00 p.m. | Walking Tours

5:30-9:00 p.m. | Dinner @ Kinnick Stadium

Thursday, June 18

7:30 a.m. | Breakfast @ HGI (Hotel)

8:00-8:45 a.m. | Presentations (Shive Hattery & PGMS)

9:10 a.m. | Load Buses

9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Walking Tours

12:00-1:30 p.m. | Lunch @ Hancher & Equipment Demo (ECHO)

1:30-3:15 p.m. | Walking Tours

3:30 p.m. | Bus Tour

*Closing Reception at President’s Residence & Equipment Demo (STIHL)

5:00 p.m. | Back to hotel, dinner on your own

**See campus walking tour maps below on this page

Downtown Iowa City is home to dozens of great local restaurants and bars within walking distance from the Hilton Garden Inn.

Check out a full list of places to visit here: https://downtowniowacity.com/eat-drink/

Highlights

Pullman Bar & Diner  |  7-minute walk

17 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Micky's Irish Pub  |  8-minute walk

11 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Bluebird Diner  |  15-minute walk

330 E Market St., Iowa City, IA 52245

Cortado Coffee & Cafe  |  5-minute walk

26 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52245