FAQs
Modify Your Registration
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If you have already registered for the Conference and need to modify your registration, email Melissa Fannon: mfannon@opra,org
Cancellations, Substitutions & Transfer Policies
All requests for cancellations, substitutions and transfers must be made by 11:59 pm EST on April 17, 2023.
Cancellations: Registrations canceled on or before April 17, 2023, will be fully refunded, less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued on or after April 17, 2023.
Substitutions: All registrants are entitled to one no-cost substitution provided that (1) the substitution request is submitted in writing via email to mfannon@opra.org and (2) the registration is transferred to another employee of the original registrant’s organization. Registrants are not permitted to substitute someone from a different organization in their place.
I submitted a session proposal. When will I hear wither it's been accepted?
Speakers selected will be notified on or before Friday, March 10, 2023.
Who exhibits at the conference?
OPRA Conferences are the premiere gathering of community-based I/DD service providers and the community of practitioners that support these providers. The organizations that exhibit at the Conference offer products and services that are relevant to leaders at all levels of the organizations that comprise the Conference audience.
Can I receive continuing education credits for attending?
Yes, OPRA is happy to provide continuing education credits upon completion of mandatory evaluations after each attended session. Information on how to request credits will be made available onsite at the conference
General Conference Questions?
Contact Melissa Fannon, Events Manager: mfannon@opra.org
Agenda-At-A-Glance
Wednesday, May 17 |
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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Exhibitor Setup & Registration |
Thursday, May 18 |
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7:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
Registration / Information Desk |
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Breakfast & Breaks with Exhibitors |
8:00 AM – 4:15 PM |
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN |
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Welcome |
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
Keynote |
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
Break / Visit Exhibitors |
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
Breakout Sessions |
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM |
Attendee Lunch |
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM |
Exhibitor Lunch |
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 |
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM |
HAPPY HOUR with the EXHIBITORS |
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
OPRA Derby & Karaoke Party! |
Friday, May 19 |
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Breakfast & Breaks with the Exhibitors |
8:00 AM – 1:45 PM |
Registration / Information Desk |
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
EXHIBIT HALL 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 |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Breakout Sessions |
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM |
LUNCH and LEARN |
HEADLINE SPONSOR
Thank you for a great conference!
2023 SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES |
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MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |
Two Day Registration |
$255 | $520 |
One Day Registration |
$155 | $310 |
**On-site registration is unavailable**
The OPRA Spring Conference is THE place to network, engage around the latest issues facing providers, find resources to benefit your organization and learn from first-rate speakers.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Keynote presentation and legislative update
- 20+ breakout sessions
- The chance to connect with many leading companies in the Exhibit Hall
- Breakfast and Lunch included
- Food Stations at the OPRA Party included
- Events: Exhibitor Happy Hour and the OPRA PARTY!
Modify Your Registration
If you have already registered for the Conference and need to modify your registration contact Melissa Fannon: mfannon@opra,org
Conference Headline Sponsor
Questions?
Contact Melissa Fannon, Events Manager at mfannon@opra.org
Sponsors/Exhibitors
KEYNOTE
ENTERTAINMENT
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
LUNCH
BRONZE
SESSION |
PHOTO BOOTH |
FOOD STATIONS |
Questions?
Contact Melissa Fannon, OPRA Events Manager: mfannon@opra.org
Hotel & Travel
Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
Main Location Host Hotel
Alternate Hotel
Hyatt Place
7490 Vantage Dr / Columbus, OH 43235
For reservations please visit their website: Hyatt Place Website
Room Rate: check with hotel as the block is full
HOST HOTEL
Nationwide Hotel Tax Exempt:
- The method of payment must be directly from the exempted entity (a credit card or check from the organization.) It cannot be a personal credit card or cash as that is a reimbursement rather than direct pay.
- As Nationwide is in Lewis Center in Delaware County, all guests are subject to the local 9% tax. (There is a tax-exempt form that can be found online for Delaware county but that is for the hotels over in the Polaris area that are annexed by City of Columbus. Delaware county does not exempt at all).
NATIONWIDE HOTEL TAX EXEMPT GUIDE
Nationwide & Hyatt Place Parking
Parking is self-park and complimentary.