December 9 (9:00AM EST) - 11 (12:00PM EST), 2026

2026 CCAO/CEAO Winter Conference

Hilton Downtown Columbus

Exhibitor Information

We invite you to join us for the 146th CCAO/CEAO Winter Conference. Reminder that this is a joint conference hosted by the Ohio County Commissioners and Ohio County Engineers along with their staff and affiliates. The County Engineers Association is responsible for Exhibitors and the Trade Show. The County Commissioners Association is responsible for attendee registration and sponsorships.

Information regarding exhibiting is available in the Exhibitor Information Packet link below (includes schedule, pricing, decorating, electricity, shipping):

 Exhibitor Information Packet 

Ready to Register? Click here:

Registration Now Open

CEAO Supporting Members - To receive your promo code, enter the level of your membership (i.e. Gold, Silver, Bronze and 2026) For example, BRONZE2026 to receive your discount. This is for current 2026 CEAO Supporting Members Only. CEAO has the right to correct your registration if not entered correctly. Please do not pay if you have questions. Give us a call at 614-221-0707 and we can help make sure it is properly applied prior to payment.

Hotel Information

Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215 

Once you are registered, you will be directed to a link to reserve a room.

For planning purposes, the rate for an overnight sleeping room in the conference block:

Per Diem Room Rate - $168.00
10% Occupancy Tax - $16.80
8% Sales Tax - $13.44
1/% Short North Re-investment Fee - $1.68

Total Rate - $199.92/night (approx.)

Please note: If a guest is tax exempt, they will only be exempt from the 8% sales tax.

Questions?

Tradeshow Questions: please contact CEAO Events Manager Amy Lowe.

Attendee, General Conference Information and Sponsorship: please contact CCAO Boards' Liaison and Events Manager Robin Garrett.

Attendee Registration (not exhibiting) - click here to register