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March 20 - 22, 2026

2026 Annual Conference

Powering The Future: Strong Skills, Strong Minds

Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin, Ohio


2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

2026 Annual Conference


HOTEL INFORMATION

The 2026 OCRA Annual Conference will be held March 20-22, 2026 at

Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, Ohio

The OCRA room block is available through March 2, 2026, or until sold out, and OCRA has secured attendees a discounted room rate of $149 per night (plus tax).

Click here to make your reservations online instantly, or contact the Columbus Marriott Northwest at 614-812-0470 and use “XUMXUMA” as the conference group code to make your reservations over the phone.

All OCRA activities will take place at the Columbus Marriott Northwest.  Included in your OCRA room block is complimentary parking and internet.


REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE INFO

The official 2026 Annual Conference brochure is nearly complete and will be available soon.  Up to 1.5 CEUs will be offered, pending NCRA approval.

Registration is now available! 

Click here to register for the 2026 Annual Conference!


2026 AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

2026 Membership Award nominations and student/new reporter scholarship applications are now available!

2026 Awards1

The deadline to apply and/or nominate is Friday, February 6, 2026. 

Click here for more information!


EXHIBITORS, VENDORS, AND SPONSORSHIPS

 We can't do it without you and your support!

Interested in sponsoring or being a vendor?  Click here to view the options within the registration form.

Vendors

 

 

 

Event and Session Sponsors

Karoscik Realtime Contest ($450)

 

Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest ($450)

 

Friday Early Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300)

 

Friday Late Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300)  

 

Silent Auction ($500)

 

Saturday Continental Breakfast ($400)

 

Saturday Morning Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300)

 

Saturday Luncheon and Business Meeting ($600)

 

Saturday Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300)

 

Saturday Night President's Reception ($800)

 

Sunday Continental Breakfast ($400)

 

Sunday Refreshment Break ($300)

 

Speakers ($200 per session)

Friday Sessions

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Saturday Sessions

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Sunday Sessions

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General Conference Sponsors

Powerhouse Level
($1,000 +)

  • Pamela Spangler Reis (Richard D. Reis Family Foundation)

High Voltage Level
($500 - $999)

 

 

Steady Current Level
($250 - $499)

 

 

Connected Circuit Level
($100 - $249)

 

Spark Level
($1 - $99)

 

 

 

Student "Rising Energy" Sponsors

 

 


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