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Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2027
Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Omaha.
Plan your trip with the updated 2027 guide: tickets, hotels, schedule and tips. Read by investors since 2021, with 345,000+ page views.
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2023 took place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger answered shareholder questions together with Greg Abel and Ajit Jain. It was Charlie Munger’s last annual meeting. Read the full transcript.
Who created this guide?
This guide was created by Tilman Versch of Good Investing.
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Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2023: key facts
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023 took place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the CHI Health Center Omaha. It had the following schedule:
- At 7:00 AM, the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023 doors, including the Exhibition Hall, opened.
- At 8:30 AM, the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023 movie started.
- Directly afterward, shareholders asked Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Ajit Jain, and Greg Abel questions.
- At noon, the shareholder meeting had a lunch break of one hour.
- Berkshire Hathaway planned to end the meeting at around 4:00 PM.
You can find more information on the Berkshire Meeting 2023 on the Berkshire Hathaway website. An excellent overview of the weekend is provided via the downloadable Visitor’s Guide 2023.
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2023 tickets
This chapter shows how tickets worked in 2023. For the current process, read the guide for the 2027 meeting.
How could you get Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023 tickets?
Tip: Be patient about tickets, the so-called credentials. If you are a shareholder and can prove your ownership of BRK.A or BRK.B shares, there is no risk in traveling to Omaha without a ticket. We never heard of a shareholder who did not get credentials.
There were different ways to get Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023 tickets:
eBay
Via the official account brka_b, eBay users can also order the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023 credentials for a fee of $5 on ebay.com or a fee of $5.95 on international eBay sites like ebay.de or ebay.co.uk. Please don’t buy tickets online from any account besides brka_b. Only this account is a reputable source.
- For US shareholders, this method could be very convenient for getting tickets. But it is not the cheapest way to get a ticket as you have to pay for every ticket. At the Will Call and by filling out the proxy form, you can get tickets for “free” (but you might have some wait time at the Will Call).
- International shareholders have to also factor in shipping fees and shipping times. Shipping and ticket fees are the cheapest via ebay.com. Here, the international shipping fee was just $12.60. Timing the shipping window right can be crucial. It can take up to one month to get the tickets. So, please make sure to have some buffer so your tickets will arrive on time before you fly to the United States.
Proxy form
Berkshire Hathaway sends credentials to shareholders who request them with the proxy form. This form is published together with all proxy documents. Due to high demand and long send times of the postal service, this does not always work. But here is how to go forward:
- Please fill out this proxy form to order tickets. With enough lead time, Berkshire Hathaway will send you the tickets.
- As a US-based shareholder, you can order the AGM tickets via the perforated card on their printed annual report. Or you can ask your broker’s corporate action team for tickets.
Will Call
As a shareholder, you can pick up your badges on-site in the Will Call area in the lobby of the CHI Health Center. This was possible on
- Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (our recommended day) and
- Saturday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
In the Will Call area, you must show your photo identification and proof that you are a shareholder.
- The photo identification can, for instance, be your passport or your driver’s license.
- The shareholder proof can be a certificate of your broker, a printed securities account statement, a screenshot, or just your broker app that shows you own a Berkshire Hathaway share.
The Berkshire 2023 AGM day
How could shareholders ask a question at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2023?
During the AGM, Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Ajit Jain, and Greg Abel could be addressed with shareholder questions. There were two options to ask a question:
- In advance, you could send your questions to Becky Quick via . Becky picked the best questions and asked them to the podium.
- At the meeting, you could try your luck with the lottery. At 8:15 AM, shareholders at each of the 11 microphone locations at the Berkshire Shareholders Meeting 2023 were drawn to ask a question. Drawn shareholders could ask any question once Warren Buffett called their microphone.
Where could you watch the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023 live stream?
Shareholders could follow the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023 online via this CNBC live stream.
How can I get a good seat at the Berkshire Shareholders Meeting 2023?
Many legends are being told about the morning of the Berkshire Hathaway AGM. Some shareholders are “camping” at the conference hall from 4 AM to get in line for the “best” seats.
In 2019, we arrived around 7 AM. Even on this arrival on time, we made it to good seats. To give you insights into the Berkshire AGM morning, we recorded our “run”:
Here is our experience in a nutshell: All seats in the AGM hall are good seats with a great view. Based on our experience, we would recommend these two approaches if you care about an excellent seat or want to sit with a larger group:
- If you want to sit on the ground floor or close to it, it is best to arrive early. It can make sense to bring a camping chair and a blanket to make the wait comfortable in the morning’s cold. An umbrella or raincoat could also help in case it is raining.
- You can arrive around 7 AM when the doors open if you are okay with not sitting on the ground floor. You can speed up your entry if you leave your backpack at home and look for a less crowded entrance. It also helps to go for the upper ranks inside the meeting hall. There you should be able to get a good seat. It can even work to find seats for a larger group up there, as most people first head for the lower levels.
By the way: If you want to get a better orientation of the CHI Health Center, this map, this map, and the virtual tour can help you.
Can I bring my bag to the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023?
The CHI Health Center has a clear bag policy. Details on it can be found on the center’s website. Additionally, here are some of our observations from the morning of the Berkshire Shareholders Meeting:
- For larger bags, there is a baggage check at an airport-like security level for security reasons. Usually, you are only allowed to bring smaller bags into the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023.
- There are also dedicated lines for people with bags, as shown in this video. So, bringing a larger bag or backpack could slow your entry into the AGM as the “bag line” can get crowded.
How is the food situation at Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023?
In the morning, you can get breakfast and coffee for free at stands in the convention center. So, there is an option for a refreshing and “free” breakfast.
During the day, you have to pay for food and drinks. A wide selection of offerings is available at the AGM hall stands. The CHI is a cashless facility. So, please bring your credit card. However, you might need some cash to pay in the Exhibition Hall. So, please also have some dollar bills if you consider buying from Dairy Queen or other stands in the Exhibition Hall.
Finding a suitable food stand might be difficult if you are foody or travel on a tight budget. Then it could help to bring your food (e.g., snacks or nut bars), visit the food offerings in the Exhibition Hall or use the skywalk to get food at the Hilton or other restaurants close to the AGM.
How is parking?
There is plenty of parking space available outside the CHI Health Center. You can find the parking spots here.
What can I expect from the Exhibition Hall at the Berkshire Meeting 2023?
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting exhibition gives you great insights into Berkshire Hathaway’s company universe.
Exhibitors are Berkshire subsidiaries like Benjamin Moore, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Borsheims, BNSF Railway, Brooks Running, Clayton Homes, Dairy Queen, Duracell, Fechheimer, FlightSafe International, Forest River, Fruit of the Loom, Geico, Ginsu, H.H. Brown, Jazwares, Johns Manville, Justin Brands, Lubrizol, Marmon Holdings, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Netjets, Oriental Trading, Pampered Chef, See’s Candies, Shaw Industries, Wayne Pumps, and World Book.
The exhibition hall offers excellent options for taking remarkable pictures and fabulous selfies. In our video from 2019 and in this gallery, you can get an impression of the Exhibition Hall and an idea for the best photo spots:
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Events around the Berkshire AGM 2023 in Omaha
In addition to the Berkshire AGM 2023, there were plenty of events in Omaha. Here is our selection:
Which other investing events took place?
Various investor events took place in the week of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023. Here is our selection:
On Friday, May 5, we invited all (soon-to-be) emerging managers to the Good Investing Emerging Managers Networking Meeting 2023. The casual event took place from 3 PM to 6 PM. Learn more about the Emerging Managers Meeting 2023 in this video:
On Friday, May 5, Gabelli invited guests to the Gabelli Omaha conference. The conference took place from 9 AM to noon. Learn more about the Gabelli Omaha conference 2023 and in this video:
On Saturday, May 6, Willow Oak Asset Management hosted an event after the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting. The meeting started at 5:30 PM. Learn more on the Willow Oak 2023 event page and in this video:
On Sunday, from 10 AM to noon, the Markel Omaha Brunch 2023 took place. Learn more on the Markel Omaha Brunch 2023 site and in this video:
Other investing events
There were also other events:
- The CFA Society Nebraska held the Value Investing Dinner on Thursday, May 4, from 5:30 PM.
- Vitaliy Katsenelson hosted an intimate Investing Breakfast on Friday, May 5, from 8:00 AM.
- Creighton University offered a Value Investing Panel on Friday, May 5, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- The Heilbrunn Center hosted “From Graham to Buffett and Beyond” Dinner on Friday, May 5, from 6 PM.
- Dutch-speaking investors met for drinks in Hilton Omaha (ground floor bar) on Saturday, May 6, after the AGM.
- Trupanion invited guests to its annual Q&A in Hilton Omaha on Saturday, May 6, from 4:00 PM.
- Boston Omaha held its AGM in Omaha on Monday, May 8, from 8 AM to noon.
- The Investor’s Podcast offered public networking events throughout the weekend.
- During the week, the exclusive Value Investor Conference also took place.
What else could you do in Omaha?
Shareholder 5km run
You can participate in the Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself” 5 km race on Sunday morning. You can find more information on the run in this FAQ and register via this website.
Shareholder shopping events
Shareholders can get very attractive discounts at several shopping events in Omaha:
Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains
Starting at noon on Friday, you could discover the “Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains” in the Exhibition Hall of the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023. There you had the chance to buy educative Berkshire Hathaway books, meet several authors of the books, shop unique Berkshire Hathaway memorabilia, and acquire your box of See’s Candies.
You can get a good impression of the Exhibition Hall in our gallery and in our video.
(Berkshire Hathaway) Book deals
In the Exhibition Hall, the family-owned bookseller Bookworm Omaha offered a wide selection of interesting Berkshire books for sale with a 20% special AGM discount for shareholders. The book selection – curated by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger – is worth studying. At the book stand in the Exhibition, you also had the chance to meet many authors and get your book copy signed.
At the Bookworm store in Omaha on 2501 S 90th St #111, Omaha, NE 68124, shareholders with credentials could also get 20% off on a wide selection of books. The discount was available from Friday to Monday on the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023 weekend.
Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM)
The everything-store Nebraska Furniture Mart offered special shareholder discounts. The NFM had a stand in the Exhibition Hall. So, you could shop the special deals there.
It is also worth visiting the Omaha location at 700 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114. The best time to go is directly after the AGM on Saturday. Then, the superstore held the “NFM Berkshire Picnic” at its Omaha location from 5:30 to 8 PM. In addition, you can learn more about the NFM in our video series.
Borsheims
Borsheims offers a whole Berkshire weekend schedule. At Borsheims, you can also shop the unique Berkshire Hathaway Memorabilia.
Borsheims is located at 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114. On the day of the AGM, Berkshire Hathaway offered a free bus shuttle from the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2023 directly to Borsheims. You can find more about it in the visitor’s guide.
Shipping your purchases
For (US-based) shareholders that want to ship their goods, Berkshire Hathaway offers a shipping service in the Exhibition Hall. You can find more about it in the visitor’s guide.
If you plan to bring your purchases from the Berkshire Annual Shareholders Meeting to a country outside the US, we recommend doing this in your travel luggage. Sadly, shipping fees from the US are pretty high. Therefore, better plan with extra space in your luggage for the boxes of See’s Candies peanut brittle and Berkshire books.
Fun activities in Omaha
Find bars, food and the best things to do in our Enjoy Omaha guide.
How to get around in Omaha
Buses, rides and parking for the meeting week are in our Omaha guide.
Plan your trip to Omaha
Flights, budget and how long to stay are in our travel guide.
Learn more about Berkshire Hathaway
You can learn more about Berkshire Hathaway and the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in my resource collection. Here, you can find free online resources and great Berkshire Hathaway books.
Recommended books
Here are our favorite Berkshire Hathaway books with you. Shareholders could meet some authors at the AGM exhibition and buy their books with a 20% discount.
Adam Mead’s The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway
In “The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway” author and investor Adam Mead offers a real deep dive into the financial history of the holding from Omaha. This book provides a helpful deep dive for investors.
Jacob McDonough’s Capital Allocation
In “Capital Allocation: The Financials of a New England Textile Mill 1955 – 1985” author and investor Jacob McDonough portrays the early financial history of Berkshire Hathaway.
Yefei Lu’s Inside the Investments of Warren Buffett: Twenty Cases
Do you want to know more about Berkshire Hathaway’s investment criteria and its evolution? Yefei Lu’s book “Inside the Investments of Warren Buffett: Twenty Cases” gives you deep insights into both. We also had the pleasure of chatting with the author:
Hendrik Leber’s Great Minds of Investing
“Great Minds of Investing” is a beautiful coffee table book that portrays Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and many other super investors of our time. In our German interview, the publisher Hendrik Leber shares insights on this book:
Gisela Baur’s biography “Warren Buffett โ Der Jahrhundertkapitalist“
Through our work, we had the fantastic pleasure of getting to know the German journalist Gisela Baur. Gisela is not only a gem of a person. Since 1998, she has also been a Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway friend. After reading her highly recommended Warren Buffett โ Der Jahrhundertkapitalist biography, we had the pleasure of interviewing her. The result can be found in this playlist:
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