2024 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES |
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| MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |
Two Day Registration |
$300 | $600 |
One Day Registration |
$200 | $400 |
Registration includes:
- Breakfast: day 1 & 2
- Lunch: day 1 & 2
- Breaks: day 1 & 2
Ticketed Events:
- OPRA PAC Top Golf (members only)
- OPRA 50th Anniversary Gala
- OPRA Awards Luncheon
Call for Speakers is NOW Open!
More information regarding session proposals can be found under the Sessions tab.
General Conference Questions?
Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org
Upon completing your registration and submitting the full payment, you will receive a link to access the hotel details.
Looking to submit a speaker proposal? Please go to the Sessions tab to view details and to submit your proposal.
GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org
SCHEDULE
2024 FALL CONFERENCE AGENDA
October 23 - WEDNESDAY
| 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
OPRA PAC Top Golf Event |
| 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Exhibitor Setup |
October 24 - THURSDAY
| 7:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Breaks with the Exhibitors |
| 7:30 AM - 4:45 PM | Registration / Information Desk |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | WELCOME: Pete Moore, OPRA CEO & President |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | KEYNOTE |
| 7:30 AM - 4:45 PM |
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN HEADSHOTS AVAILABLE in Exhibit Hall! |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Buffet: Attendees and Exhibitors |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Breakout Sessions |
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Exhibitor Showcase Reception |
| 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
OPRA 50th Anniversary Gala |
October 25 - FRIDAY
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast with the Exhibitors |
| 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Registration / Information Desk |
| 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM | EXHIBITS OPEN |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 11:30AM - 1:00 PM | OPRA Awards Luncheon |
2024 Conference Sessions
CEU Questions Contact: Sonya Summers, Member Communications Manager
Calling All Speakers!!
OPRA is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2024 Fall Conference.
OPRA is proud to announce that the call for session proposals is officially open for the 2024 OPRA Fall Conference. The conference will be in-person and hosted at Hilton Polaris, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus OH on October 24th & 25th, 2024.
OPRA conference attendees are typically composed of employees of all levels at both non-profit and for-profit I/DD providers. We invite you to submit your thought-provoking, informative session! All proposals must be submitted with a clear outline of the tangible impact your presentation will have on attendees, their teams, or the people they serve. If selected to present, your submitted session description will be used in the program brochure.
The topics listed below represent a sample of the hottest issues of interest to the OPRA Community. However, you may submit proposals on other critical topics you feel would be of interest that’s not listed below. As a general policy, sessions that promote a given product or service are not selected unless in a sponsored session. Please reach out to Melissa Fannon (mfannon@opra.org) to learn more information about presenting as a sponsored speaker.
LEADERSHIP
- Leadership self-care/motivation skills
- Strategic planning and change management
- National policy updates
- Employee engagement
- Rethinking tiered DSP approaches
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Diversity and inclusion
- Rebuilding and navigating culture with a changing workforce
- HR for non-HR Managers
- Changing roles for HR professionals
DAY & EMPLOYMENT
- Community integration
- Technology in employment supports
- Supporting mental health and trauma in individuals and staff
- Preventing employee burnout
- Job placement and coaching in post-pandemic economy
WORKFORCE
- Innovative approaches to staffing and employee retention
- Workforce diversity
- Promising practices for staff recruitment
HEALTHCARE
- Best practices in medical care oversight
- Emerging medical technology and pharmaceuticals
- General nursing skills development
- Mental and physical health for people with I/DD
RESIDENTIAL WAIVER & ICF
- Cost reporting
- MUI
- Person-centered planning
- Individualized supports
- Home and community-based services
Please click the link below to submit your speaker information and proposed conference session details.
The deadline to submit your session proposal is Monday, August 5, 2024.
Selected speakers will be notified on or before Friday, August 16, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Sonya Summers at ssummers@opra.org
2024 FALL SPONSORS
HEADLINE SPONSOR
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
KEYNOTE SPONSOR
AWARDS SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
HEADSHOT SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
LUNCH SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
Questions? Contact Melissa Fannon, OPRA Events Manager @ mfannon@opra.org
OPRA ANNUAL FALL AWARDS
OPRA is pleased to announce the call for nominations are now open for the 2024 OPRA Annual Awards to be held at this year’s Fall Conference. The purpose of the OPRA Annual Awards is to honor dedicated service professionals, groups and volunteers who have made outstanding contributions in the I/DD Field. We encourage all provider member agencies to submit nominations to recognize those that have worked hard and dedicated their time to help support the people they serve.
We are accepting (2) nominations for each category per agency. Please take a moment to review the OPRA Awards Descriptions and coordinate with your staff before submitting your nominations.
All nominations must include the following information:
- Nominator’s name, title, organization, address, phone number, and email.
- Nominee’s name, title, organization and email (if known).
- Reason for nomination not to exceed 750 words.
Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, August 30th, 2024.
Please contact Sonya Summers at ssummers@opra.org if you have any questions or issues logging into your OPRA account.
