The OHA Annual Meeting offers a premier opportunity to gain valuable insight about statewide industry trends, network with your peers and achieve a better understanding of the health care issues and policies most likely to impact your organizations.

May 19-21, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Columbus

Plan now to join members of the Ohio hospital community for the 111th annual gathering of the Ohio Hospital Association membership. This three-day event brings together multidisciplinary professionals within OHA’s hospital and health systems membership to inspire creative thinking, share innovative approaches, provide professional continuing education and collaborate with peers on issues affecting Ohio hospitals.

We provide a setting where OHA members can gather to learn, discuss thoughts, network, share ideas, create new ideas, ignite motivation and expand their knowledge.

Share Your Expertise, Submit Proposals for 2026 — Now through Dec. 13, 2025

Our annual meeting features 10 educational tracks the first two days and a full-day of energy and sustainability programming on the final day.

OHA seeks evidence-based practices, case studies, success stories, tools, resources and practical
takeaways that address current issues facing Ohio hospitals. Presentations should be 60 minutes in length, including time for questions and answers and relevant to one of the topics listed under the designated tracks on the submission form.

2026 Tracks:

• Workforce Wellness
• Workforce Strategy/Human Resources
• Nursing Practice & Leadership
• Clinical Quality
• Hospital Leadership (Executive and Physician)
• Rural Hospital Health Care
• Finance & Payer Relations
• Legal & Compliance
• Risk Management
• Public & Media Relations/Government Relations

Day 3 – Energy, Infrastructure & Innovation Summit

“Connecting people, systems and ideas to power health care’s future.”

Key areas of focus include:

• Regulatory updates and compliance strategies to help facilities leaders manage today’s highly regulated environment and prepare for changes ahead
• Cost savings and financial strategies, including innovative financing methods such as Energy-as-a-Service, PPA agreements, energy savings performance contracts, and grant opportunities — along with a candid look at their advantages and risks
• Resilient infrastructure solutions, including microgrids, onsite generation and other technologies that reduce costs while strengthening reliability
• Reliability and emergency preparedness, ensuring hospitals can withstand power outages, weather events, cybersecurity threats and other disruptions.
• Innovation and sustainability initiatives that support hospitals’ primary mission: delivering safe, effective and reliable care.

Preview Submission Form   Submit here

Who Should Plan to Attend

OHA hospital and hospital system leaders and managers in all service lines and operational roles are encouraged to attend. Staff members and trustees of OHA member hospitals and OHA corporate partners may register for the educational sessions.

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibiting and sponsorships are open to OHA Corporate Partners. For more information, please contact Amber Yors.