Industry Conference

Save the Date!

January 26-28, 2026

Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel

Registration – Opening soon!

Registration fees are outlined in the table below.

 

Early Bird (through Jan. 12)

Registration (after Jan. 12)

 

Member

Non-Member

Member

Non-Member

Full Conference

$400

$550

$475

$650

January 27 only

$275

$350

$300

$400

January 28 only

$200

$300

$250

$350

 

NEW! Event Registration Policy: All event registration fees must be paid online at the time of registration through our payment portal. A credit card is required to secure your registration, so please be prepared to make the payment at the time of booking. For assistance, contact info@oaba.net.

Cancelation Policy
Cancelations must be received by January 12, 2026, to be eligible for a refund. 

Program – Coming soon!

Check back soon for 2026 Industry Conference details.

Accommodations – NEW LOCATION!

The 2026 OABA Industry Conference will be hosted at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel – 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43219.

Hotel rooms are available Monday, January 26 through Wednesday, January 28. 

Click here to reserve your hotel room with our group rate. 

The link will be bookable until January 9, 2026, or until the block sells out – whichever comes first.

If you prefer to call in and book your room, you may do so by calling (614) 414-5000 and providing the 2026 group code of 968.

Sponsors – Opening soon!

We know you are looking for innovative new ways to reach the industry and the 2026 Industry Conference is well-equipped to connect you with decision-makers. Whether your company is looking to fill the top-tier Premier Sponsor or to engage with participants as an Exhibitor Sponsor, there are options to fit every budget and need. Details on each sponsor level are available below.  Click here for additional sponsorship information.

Premier Sponsor - $7,500

  • Promoted throughout conference as premier sponsor
  • Premier conference sponsor co-branding on conference collateral
  • Two free conference registrations
  • One complimentary exhibitor booth with extra large space
  • Optional 2-3 minute company overview at start of each general session (in-person or pre-recorded video)
  • Featured sponsor on app homepage
  • Sponsored social media posts 
  • Company profile page on event app

Conference Plus Sponsor - $3,500

  • Promoted throughout conference as sponsor
  • One free conference registration
  • One complimentary exhibitor booth
  • Optional 2-3 minute company overview at start of general session (in-person or pre-recorded video)
  • Featured sponsor on app sponsor page
  • Sponsored social media posts
  • Company profile page on event app
  • Company logo on app session page

Conference Sponsor - $2,000

  • Promoted throughout conference as sponsor
  • Featured sponsor on app sponsor page
  • Sponsored social media posts 
  • Company profile page on event app

Reception Sponsor - $1,500

  • Promoted at Welcome & Industry Receptions
  • Company profile page on the event app

Breakfast Sponsor - $1,000

  • Promoted at Conference Breakfasts
  • Company profile page on event app

Breakout Session Sponsor - $1,200 

  • Optional 2-3 minute company overview at start of breakout session (in-person or pre-recorded video)
  • Company logo on app session page
  • Company profile page on event app

Exhibitor Sponsor - $1,000 (member) or $1,500 (non-member)

  • One exhibitor booth
  • One free conference registration
  • Company profile page on event app

Lanyard Sponsor - $1,000 - SOLD OUT

  • Logo on attendee lanyards, provided by company
  • Company profile page on event app

Sponsorship commitments must be confirmed by December 20, 2025 to guarantee inclusion in event promotional materials.