Plan Your Trip

Plan Your Trip

Join us for the 2026 Beam Institute Industry Conference! 

Event: March 16–18, 2026

Expo: March 16, 12-6:30 p.m. and March 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

Location: University of Kentucky Bill Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506

Conference Hotels

We have again contracted with a number of hotels in downtown Lexington and in close proximity to the University of Kentucky Bill Gatton Student Center to provide discounted rates to our attendees.

  • 21c Museum Hotel ($179/night Corner King): In downtown Lexington, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington is a boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, cultural center and home to Lockbox restaurant.
  • The Manchester Hotel ($179/night King or $199/night Deluxe King): One of the newest hotels, the Manchester is in the heart of the Distillery District, about 1.2 miles from campus and half a mile from downtown Lexington. The property offers upscale restaurants and bars and a gym.
  • Holiday Inn - UK ($120/night 2 Queen): The Holiday Inn is less than 1 mile from UK's Bill Gatton Student Center and offers complimentary breakfast, free parking, a fitness center and indoor pool.
  • Springhill Suites: Springhill Suites is less than 1 mile from UK's Bill Gatton Student Center and offers complimentary breakfast, free parking and an indoor pool.
  • Marriott City Center ($209/night plus tax): In downtown Lexington, the Marriott City Center is a 9-minute walk from UK and offers 24/7 room service, a lobby lounge, a rooftop restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool and a gym. A breakfast buffet and parking are also available.

Contact Information

Seth DeBolt, Ph.D.
Director

309 Plant Science Building Lexington, KY 40546-0312

beaminstitute@uky.edu