2026 University Partnerships Community of Practice
1) Getting To Lawrence, Kansas
The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The closest major airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Uber rates vary between $50 and $80 each way.
UPCoP recommends utilizing the Circle platform to coordinate ride-sharing or carpooling when available.
2) Booking Your Hotel
We are excited to utilize The OREAD, a Hilton Tapestry property, for our event hotel at the 2026 UPCoP Conference.
The OREAD Lawrence
1200 Oread Avenue
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
(785) 843-1200
Please note that the deadline for the room block has ended, however, please contact the hotel for additional room availability.
Please note:
The hotel is walkable to all activities, except for Wednesday night’s Networking Dinner, but buses will be available from The OREAD.
Self-parking is available for $25 / day.
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