Registration
Attendee registration will open in mid to late August.
Stay tuned for updates and be sure to mark your calendar!
To submit your session proposal, visit the Sessions tab.
To submit an award nomination, visit the Awards tab.
General Conference Questions?
Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org
Hotel
Venue: Hilton Columbus/Polaris
A reservation link will be provided once you complete your registration.
Parking is complimentary.
Schedule
Sessions
OPRA is proud to announce "The Call for Session Proposals" is officially open for the 2025 OPRA Annual Conference.
OPRA conference attendees are typically composed of employees of all levels at both non-profit and for-profit I/DD providers. All proposals must be submitted with a clear outline ensuring your sessions are practical, forward-thinking and offer concrete tools and strategies for driving excellence in I/DD services.
The deadline to submit your session proposal is Monday, August 4th. Selected speakers will be notified on or before Friday, August 15th.
If selected, speakers must be available to present on Thursday, October 23rd - OR - Friday, October 24th.
| 2025 OPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DAY 1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025 |
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| Thurs. 10/23 9:00am - 9:30am |
WELCOME - Peter Moore, OPRA President | ||||
| Thurs. 10/23 9:30am - 10:30am |
Session 1 - Keynote Session | ||||
| Thurs. 10/23 Breakout Sessions 10:45am - 11:45am |
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| Thurs. 10/23 11:45am - 12:45pm |
Lunch | ||||
| Thurs. 10/23 Breakout Sessions 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
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| Thurs. 10/23 Breakout Sessions 2:15pm - 3:15pm |
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| Thurs. 10/23 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
Legislative Update | ||||
| Thurs. 10/23 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
OPRA Casino Night! | ||||
| 2025 OPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DAY 2 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025 |
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| Fri. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 9:00am - 10:00am |
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| Fri. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 10:15am - 11:15am |
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| Fri. 10/24 11:45am - 1:30pm |
OPRA Annual Awards Luncheon | ||||
Exhibitor & Sponsors
Join us October 23–24, 2025, at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio for our premier annual event bringing together providers, leaders, and innovators from across the state.
Whether you're looking to expand your brand visibility, connect with Ohio’s provider community, or support the work of disability service professionals, we have a sponsorship opportunity to fit your goals.
Explore opportunities including:
- Keynote & Headshot Sponsorships
- Casino Night & Relaxation Lounge
- Gold, Silver, and Bronze Levels
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Breakfast, Lunch, Awards Sponsorships
LANYARD SPONSOR SOLD OUT!
OPRA Annual Fall Awards
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.
The OPRA awards represent more than just trophies or titles - they are symbols of the hard work, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Each award winner has left a lasting impact inspiring those around them and we have the pleasure of celebrating their success.
We are now accepting (2) nominations for each award category per member organization. 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.
Questions? Contact Sonya Summers
