Details
October 14 (8:00AM EST) - 15 (12:00PM EST), 2026
2026 CEAO Superintendents & Mechanics Conference
Plus Indoor and Outdoor Trade Show
We have a new conference location in Central Ohio! This year, the conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dublin, Ohio.
Registration Now Open
Event Overview and Information
Attendee Registration Prices:
Agenda:
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information:
Our popular Indoor and Outdoor Trade Show will once again be part of this great conference. Just as we have done in the past, a portion of the parking lot will be available for large equipment and large displays throughout the day! In the evening, we will also have our Indoor Trade Show and networking.
2026 CEAO Supporting Members Prices:
Enter your discount code when you register*.
Gold Members - $100 off
Silver Members - $50 off
Bronze Members - $25 off
Supporting Members receive first priority in selecting their exhibit locations.
*Contact Amy Lowe for assistance with your discount code.
CEAO Supporting Members: Please enter your discount code during registration to receive your discounted booth rate. The code must be entered before submitting payment. If you are unsure whether you are a Supporting Member or cannot locate your code, please contact us at 614-221-0707 and we’ll be happy to assist. Discount codes must be applied at the time of registration. Please do not complete payment by credit card and then request a refund, as the credit card processor charges us fees for refunds.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities (.pdf) or Link to webpage
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus/Dublin
5100 Upper Metro Place
Dublin, OH 43017
$139 USD per night, plus tax
Group Name: 2026 CEAO Superintendents & Mechanics Conference
Group Code: 95i
Group Reservation Number: 1-800-220-9219
Our room block has a limited number of rooms. Room block closes September 29 or once it is full; whichever comes first. Once it is full, guests will need to reserve at the hotel’s prevailing rate or secure accommodations at a nearby property. Please call Amy Lowe if you have questions regarding the room block availability.
Please review the hotel's cancellation policy, terms, and agreements carefully.
Individual guests must make his or her own reservation by calling 1-800-220-9219 or through a Group Booking Link provided by the Hotel, no later than September 22. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. If a guest does not cancel a reservation within forty-eight (48) hours before the guest’s check-in date, then Hotel may charge the credit card one night’s room fee plus any applicable taxes.
Hotel check-in time is 4:00 PM, check-out time is 11:00 AM
Important!!
Room Block: To receive the negotiated conference rate of $139.00, you must book your room using our official room block link. Reservations made outside of this link—including through third‑party sites such as Expedia, TripAdvisor, or Priceline—will not qualify for the discounted rate. Please note that CEAO staff cannot assist with any reservations made through third‑party booking sites. Also, using a third-party site may cause CEAO to not meet our room block contractual obligations with the hotel. Please call Amy Lowe if you have questions regarding the room block availability.
Event Cancellation Policy: Any changes to your registration must be made in writing via email to info@ceao.org. If you have paid by credit card, a $50 credit card refund/processing fee will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds after October 7, 2026. No-shows will be billed.
Questions? Contact Amy Lowe, Events Manager, office phone: 614-221-0707 or via email at info@ceao.org.
