Travel

Venue

The 2026 conference will be hosted at the University of Oregon, located in the heart of the city with easy access to hotels, public transport, and cultural landmarks.

Address: University of Oregon, 1759 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR, 97403, USA

Map of the University of Oregon -https://www.uoregon.edu/maps

Hotels

Hayward Inn

Address: 1759 Franklin Blvd Eugene, OR 97403 (0.1 mile from the University of Oregon)

https://www.haywardinneugene.com/

Cost: $129 (for all room types)

Reservations: To secure their accommodations, guests should call the Hayward Inn front desk at +1 (541) 485-2727 and request a room under the "KEER 2026" group block before the July 1, 2026

Getting to Eugene, OR

Airports

Eugene Ground Transportation

Amtrak

Amtrak offers train transportation from Portland to Eugene. Trains depart three times per day, and operate daily. Travel time via train is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Please note that their drop-off and pick up location in Portland is Union Station (rather the airport), so public transit or an Uber/Lyft may be required. More information can be found on the Amtrak website, here: https://amtrakoregon.com/schedule

Flixbus

Flixbus offers affordable bus transportation between Portland and Eugene. One of their pick-up and drop-off locations is at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field (a 10-minute walk from Hayward Inn, and a 15-minute walk from the Holiday Inn). More information about their services can be found here: https://www.flixbus.com/bus-routes/bus-portland-or-eugene-or

Greyhound

Greyhound offers bus tickets between Eugene and Portland starting at $20. Please see their website for more information: https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-eugene

Getting around Eugene and the University of Oregon

Restaurants and Cafes

Eugene has no shortage of unique eats and delights for the foodie in all of us. The following list was generated with location to the conference in mind. If you are searching for good eats outside of the list below face Book Eugene Foodies is a great resource. Just ask for recommendations and you will not be disappointed.

  • Tequila Burrito Bar

    1861 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
    tequilaburritobar.com/menu

  • Track Town Pizza

    1809 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
    tracktownpizza.com

    A LITTLE BIT OF EUGENE HISTORY IN EVERY BITE

  • Market of Choice

    1960 Franklin Blvd
    Open daily 7:00am - 9:00pm
    marketofchoice.com/locations-franklin

    Market with a standard selection of groceries plus on-site kitchens with sandwiches and prepared food.

  • Prince Puckler’s

    1605 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
    Mon-Fri 12pm – 11pm

    Prince Puckler's Ice Cream is a locally and family owned business that has been in Eugene, Oregon since 1975. When Jim and Lolly Robertson opened their first store in downtown Eugene it was a time when many young entrepreneurs were coming onto the scene. The ice cream is still made at a small warehouse in the Whitaker Area mostly by Jim & Lolly's daughter, Laura.

  • McMenamins

    www.mcmenamins.com/east-19th-cafe

    Just a hammer-throw away from the University of Oregon, this place has been a neighborhood fixture for more than a quarter-century (and counting!) and is right in step with the university’s laid-back feel. Students, regulars, families and folks just passing through all frequent our pub at E. 19th and Agate.

  • Studio One Café

    1473 E 19th Ave
    Daily 7:30am – 2:00pm
    studio-one-cafe.com

    Great breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options

  • Beer Garden - Food Trucks

    777 West 6th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402

    The beer garden is a win. Good variety of food choices such as Lani Moku Grill, Moi Poki, Once Famous Grill. And Pizza Alta. Eugene’s famous chocolate maker Euphoria offers ooey gooey sweets. There are drink options for all ages including a Coffeegarden for the coffee connoisseur. The beer garden is attached to one of Eugene’s premier garden centers, Gray’s Garden Center. You will find healthy plants and fun garden art along with many other unique items.