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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!
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!
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.
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Event and Session Sponsors |
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Karoscik Realtime Contest ($450) |
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Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest ($450) |
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Friday Early Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
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Friday Late Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
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Silent Auction ($500) |
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Saturday Continental Breakfast ($400) |
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Saturday Morning Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
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Saturday Luncheon and Business Meeting ($600) |
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Saturday Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
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Saturday Night President's Reception ($800) |
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Sunday Continental Breakfast ($400) |
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Sunday Refreshment Break ($300) |
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Speakers ($200 per session) |
Friday Sessions Session 1: Session 2: Session 3:
Saturday Sessions Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: Session 7:
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General Conference Sponsors |
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Powerhouse Level |
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High Voltage Level |
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Steady Current Level |
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Connected Circuit Level |
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Spark Level |
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Student "Rising Energy" Sponsors |
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