Annual Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting Registration
The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held November 18-20, 2026 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, Ohio
Agenda
Registration
Please review the prices and exhibitor layout below, before you click the registration link.
EARLY BIRD BEFORE OCT 17th
Member / Non-Member
EXHIBTOR BOOTH PRICING $775
(Must be a member)
(First attendee included with the booth, additional attendees sign up as a member)
FULL PACKAGE PRICE $375 / $650
(Includes registration fee & one ticket for all meal functions)
SPOUSE PACKAGE PRICE $375
(Includes Sur la Table Cooking Class – Columbus, OH)
SINGLE EVENT OPTIONS
Thursday Lunch Only $195 / $270
Thursday Reception Only $225 / $300
Friday Award Brunch Only $175 / $250
REGISTER AFTER OCT 17th
Member / Non-Member
EXHIBTOR BOOTH PRICING $800
(Must be a member)
(First attendee included with the booth, additional attendees sign up as a member)
FULL PACKAGE PRICE $395 / $665
(Includes registration fee & one ticket for all meal functions)
SPOUSE PACKAGE PRICE $395
(Includes Sur la Table Cooking Class – Columbus, OH)
SINGLE EVENT OPTIONS
Thursday Lunch Only $220 / $295
Thursday Reception Only $245 / $325
Friday Award Brunch Only $195 / $275
Hotel
Click on the link below to make your hotel reservation for the Annual Meeting. If you prefer to call-in and book your room, you may do so by calling (614) 414-5000 and providing the 2026 OAIMA Group Code: 94S
**The link will be bookable until the cutoff date of October 18th, 2026, at 11:59 pm or until the block sells out (whichever occurs first!)
PAC Auction
A Silent Auction / Live Auction will be conducted at the OAIMA Annual Meeting on November 19, 2026. All members of OAIMA are encouraged to get in on the fun and donate items. All items will be entered into the Silent Auction during the day on Thursday, November 19th then go to the Live Auction that evening during the OAIMA Reception. All proceeds will benefit the OA-PAC.
CRITERIA FOR DONATIONS:
Donated Items must be purchased or made available by an individual. No company or corporate funds may be used to benefit political action committees. Money spent on an in-kind contribution to the auction is not tax deductible as a PAC contribution.
SILENT AUCTION / LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:
The value of all donated items must be furnished to the OA-PAC with your home address and employer's name. We need the enclosed form filled out and the item present at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Contributions can be tangible donations, - like golf clubs, art objects, TV’s or home electronics, dinner and tickets to a sporting event, gift certificates, etc. Intangible donations could include a round of golf, hunting trip, or a weekend at your cabin. Items that auction particularly well include, any aggregate related items such as photos/drawings of old plants or equipment, stone carvings or decorations, models of machinery (store-bought or handmade), children’s toys related to the industry, etc. Please provide a description of your item including who to contact to claim the item, restrictions, accommodations and any other information that could be helpful to the highest bidder.
Silent Auction Bidding will begin at 8:00am, Thursday, November 19, 2026 at the Annual Meeting. Live Auction bidding to begin at 6:00pm, November 19th during the OAIMA Reception. Payment for the Auction Items must be made with a personal check, credit card or cash (cannot accept over $100 in cash) before the close of the Annual Meeting on Friday, November 20th at 11:00am
