Fall Conference & Trade Show
- Attendee Registration
- Agenda & Presentation Links
- Speakers
- Hotel
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Trade Show & Exhibitors
Join us on Monday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton!
Experience everything Assisted Living in Ohio!
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Two-Day Rate |
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OALA Member |
$395 |
Non-Member |
$495 |
One-Day Rate |
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OALA Member/Partner |
$295 |
Non-Member |
$395 |
*Those not working in an Assisted Living community (Vendors) can attend instead of exhibiting for $495 for a two-day pass or $395 for a one-day pass.
CEU Information
This Conference offers approved CE credits for Assisted Living Administrators/Managers and Staff and provides credit hours for NHAs, nurses, social workers, and activity professionals. Please make sure your record is up to date with license information.
Registration Includes: All seminars, lunches, breaks, & CEs
Conference Agenda & Presentation Link
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Day 1 |
Monday |
November 9, 2026 |
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8:00-8:30 am |
Easton Grand Ballroom: Welcome, Breakfast & Special Legislative Updatewith OALA Lobbyist Andrew Minton |
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8:30-10:00 am |
Easton Grand Ballroom:Workforce Wake-Up Call: It's Time to Recalibrate our Work World
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10:00-10:30 am |
Morning Break & Trade Show |
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Regent 1 |
Regent 3 |
Easton D & E |
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10:30-12:00 pm |
Serving Smarter: AI, Operations & Resident Experience |
Acclimate & Cultivate: How Great Leaders Keep Their People Longer Cara Silletto |
Fighting Crime |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Lunch & Trade Show |
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1:00-2:30 pm |
Applying Evolving Wellbeing Principles to Enhance Quality of Life of the "New Elder" within Assisted Living |
Behavior is Communication: Managing Dementia Without More Medications Dr. Jim Collins |
The Perfect Recipe: Dining Excellence with Nutritious, Cost-Effective & Memorable Meals |
2:30-3:00 pm |
Afternoon Break & Trade Show |
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3:00-4:30 pm |
Collaborative Wound Management with Home Health Nursing for Assisted Living Residents |
Anatomy of an Elopement: Do You Know Where Your Residents Are? |
Taming the Workplace Zoo: Mastering Team Dynamics |
4:30-5:30 pm |
Easton Grand Ballroom:Mix & Mingle Celebration & Honoring Excellence Awards
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Day 2 |
Tuesday |
November 10, 2026 |
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8:00-8:30 am |
Breakfast & Trade Show | ||
8:30-4:30 pm |
Assisted Living Leader In Maintenance (ALL IN)
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Regent 1 |
Regent 3 |
Easton D & E |
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8:30-10:00 am |
Reducing Challenging Dementia Behaviors Amanda Luhring |
From Burnout to Buy-In: Using Creativity to Reignite Staff Passion Sarah Robertson & Airianna Culler |
Stand Out! Don't Blend In! Crafting a Winning Niche in Crowded Markets Julie Podewitz |
10:00-10:30 am |
Morning Break & Trade Show |
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10:30-12:00 pm |
Practical Application & Strategies for Safe Medication AdministrationTiffany Patrick & Jeanette Parra |
Food is |
The Impact of Outreach: Building a Stronger Sales Pipeline of Higher Converting Leads |
12:00-12:45 pm |
Lunch & Trade Show |
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12:45-2:15 pm |
Employment Law 101 for Managers & HR Professionals Devon Collins |
More Than Medication Pass: Unlocking the Full Potential of CMA's |
Risk & Resilience through Transparent Care Bryant McCann |
2:15-2:30 pm |
Afternoon Break |
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2:30-4:00 pm |
Easton Grand Ballroom:Own Your Space: The Secret to Commanding an Audience
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Speakers
More information coming this summer!
Book Your Hotel Room
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Event Location: 3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, OH 43219
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We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 OALA Fall Conference & Trade Show.
As of Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the OALA room block at the Hilton Columbus at Easton is fully booked. Please use this link to register directly. If you prefer to call, dial (614) 414-5000 and provide the Group Code 91Y.
Questions about booking your hotel room? Contact kim@ohioassistedliving.org or call 614.481.1950.
If you can't secure a room at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, consider the Courtyard by Marriott at Easton. This hotel is within walking distance and offers competitive rates. Click here for more information and to book your room. |
Don't forget to check out all the exciting things to do at Easton Town Center while you are here! Click HERE!
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Why Sponsor an OALA Conference?
Sponsoring an OALA Conference demonstrates your commitment to Ohio's Assisted Living Industry. Our targeted group of attendees provides opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and staying up to date with the latest trends in the field.
For more information about sponsoring, contact Jamie Weston at (614) 481-1950 or jamie@ohioassistedliving.org.
Partner & Vendor Trade Show
Engage with Ohio Assisted Living Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing & Regional Directors!
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81 Absolute Home Health & Hospice 15 Accushield 11 Alloy Employer Services 54 Anthem 83 At Your Door: Visiting Healthcare Service 60 Attindas 27 August Health 19 BAYADA Senior Living Solutions 71 BioTech X-Ray 73 Bricker, Graydon, Wyatt, LLP 61 Buckeye Health Plan 40 Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care 10 Caily LLC XX CCL Hospitality Group 45 Clipboard 77 Collins Learning 44 Contract Source 5 Curana Health 12 DTE Inc. 22 ECP 47 eMenuCHOICE 48 Enliven Home Health 38 Eventus WholeHealth 57 FortisureIT XX Fox 53 Fynn.io 9 Hays + Sons |
39 HealthDirect Pharmacy 23 Herzing University - Akron Campus 37 HPS Purchasing Services 17 HPSI Purchasing Services of Ohio 25 ICP XX Inspiren 51 Insurcomm Restoration Group 80 IOS 78 IWM 62 JMM Architects, Inc. 85 KARE 63 LeaderStat 7 Legacy Healthcare Services 55 LHC Group 41 McKesson Medical Surgical 42 Medical HouseCalls 35 MinuteMen HR Management Services 13 Molina Healthcare of Ohio 14 Mount Carmel Home Care & Hospice 29 Mullaney's, a Guardian Pharmacy 30 Mullaney's, a Guardian Pharmacy 59 My Hometown Health 46 Nateen 84 National Church Residences Senior Services 49 National Datacare Corporation 70 Northeast Protection Partners 72 NurseDash 31 Ohio Attorney General - Health Care Fraud 58 Options Home Services |
16 Preferred Podiatry Group & Pinnacle Care Providers 43 Protection Pendant XX Quality Moments Ohio 68 Rendever 6 Revolution Mortgage 64 Rokyt Media 21 S.A. Comunale 24 SafelyYou 32 Sage 76 SecuriTec 67 ServiceMaster Recovery Management 1 SERVPRO 65 Shelter Devices 20 Shield Healthcare 18 Silver Guardian 26 Stride Mobility Group 33 Summit Home Care & Hospice 4 Sunbound 52 Symbria 69 Synchrony Pharmacy 3 Team Four Foodservice 66 The LTM Group 56 The Rose Program 82 TridentCare 2 US Foods 75 ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions 28 VITAS Healthcare 8 WCCV Flooring Design Center |
