10/01/2024

2024 OAPA Annual Conference Featured Knowledge and Networking, Posters and Puppies!

"OAPA did a fantastic job with this conference. It was my first time attending in many many years. Everything was great. I look forward to attending next year."

"This was better than national conferences I've attended - it was well run, well organized, and well paced."

"I loved the venue and content from presenters. Food was also amazing and healthy!"

"Great conference! First time attending and will be back."

"This conference was very well put together. One of the best OAPA conferences I have ever attended."

The 2024 OAPA Annual Conference took place at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris last weekend, September 27-28. More than 100 PAs and students from around the state, plus presenters and vendors, came together to celebrate and advance the PA profession through shared learning and networking experiences.

Conference Highlights

• updates from OAPA leadership
• legislative news from both state and national perspectives
• a wide variety of CME programming, plus bonus on-demand content
• three complimentary workshops
• a keynote presentation
• a career development event for students and early career PAs
• happy hour and OAPA Trivia Night
• a surprise visit from four therapy dogs!
• celebration of OAPA's Award and Scholarship winners
• participation from more than 20 exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers
• four research poster presentations
• a basket raffle supporting the OAPA Legislative Fund

The Conference Committee and OAPA leadership thank all who participated in the 2024 OAPA Annual Conference and will thoughtfully review the post-conference evaluations to consider attendee feedback for future planning. Please keep an eye on the OAPA Calendar of Events for upcoming events near you!