March 20 - 22, 2026

2026 Annual Conference

Powering The Future: Strong Skills, Strong Minds

Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin, Ohio

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

HOTEL INFORMATION

The 2026 OCRA Annual Conference will be held March 20-22, 2026 at

Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, Ohio

The OCRA room block is available through March 2, 2026, or until sold out, and OCRA has secured attendees a discounted room rate of $149 per night (plus tax).

Click here to make your reservations online instantly, or contact the Columbus Marriott Northwest at 614-812-0470 and use “XUMXUMA” as the conference group code to make your reservations over the phone.

All OCRA activities will take place at the Columbus Marriott Northwest.  Included in your OCRA room block is complimentary parking and internet.

2026 AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

2026 Membership Award nominations and student/new reporter scholarship applications are now available!

The deadline to apply and/or nominate is Friday, February 6, 2026. 

Click here for more information!