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03/04/2026
OAGE 2026 Conference: Countdown to Columbus!
OAGE 2026 Conference: Countdown to Columbus!
This year’s conference is your chance to be part of a movement reshaping how communities, professionals, and systems support aging across generations. Register by March 21 and secure your hotel room by March 15 to lock in the conference rate. And don’t miss an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes tour of Ohio Stadium on the eve of the Spring Game—a one‑of‑a‑kind experience you won’t find anywhere else.
2026 OAGE Conference Registration Rates/Information
Registration for Pre-Conference, April 16, 2026 (9:30AM - 11:00AM)
- $50 (October 27th – March 21nd)
- *Includes Light Continental Breakfast
Main Conference Registration for Professionals:
- Regular Rate: $190 (February 1st, 2026 – March 21st, 2026)
- Late Registration Rate: $210 (after March 22nd, will only be accepted as space permits. Please email conference@oage.org if you need Late Registration)
Main Conference Registration for Students/ Retirees:
- Regular Rate: $105 (February 1st, 2026 – March 21st, 2026)
- Late Registration Rate :$115 (after March 22nd, will only be accepted as space permits. Please email conference@oage.org if you need Late Registration)
Continuing Education Rate:
- $20/ registration (in addition to pre-conference & conference rates)
Reserve Your Hotel Room for the Conference
OAGE has secured a discounted rate for the conference at $203/night which includes taxes and fees with either a King bed or Two Queen beds.
Reservation requests must be made no later than Sunday, March 15, 2026 to receive this rate. Because rooms are filling quickly, attendees are strongly encouraged to call the hotel directly to secure their reservation. All reservations are subject to the hotel’s overall room availability at the time of booking.
Call 866-247-4003 and ask for the OAGE / Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education room block utilizing group booking code: OAGE2026.
Friday Night Lights at Ohio Stadium
🏈 Wrap up your Friday with a legendary experience at Ohio Stadium, home of THE Ohio State Buckeyes!
Right after the final conference session, skip the traffic and join us from 5:30–6:30 PM for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of college football’s most iconic venues and on the eve of the Spring game!
Walk the same turf as Buckeye greats from past and present—from legendary names like Archie Griffin and Woody Hayes to today’s rising stars and coaching leaders. This is your chance to stand where champions are made and traditions run deep.
Your tour includes access to the field, press box, Huntington Club, NetJets Landing, and the University/President’s Suite—plus a commemorative coin to mark the occasion.
Separate registration is required. Bring your family and be part of Buckeye history!
Adult Price: $30 | Youth (ages 3–17): $20 | Children under 2: Free
Questions?
Conference Questions: Contact conference@oage.org
