Theme: Strength in Unity

May 19 - 21, 2026
Hyatt Regency
Columbus, Ohio


THE EVENT:
The 111th Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) Annual Meeting & Education Summit, a premier educational forum for Ohio’s hospital leaders, will be held on May 19 - 21, 2026. At this event 1,000 prominent hospital and health system leaders will convene to share their expertise, exchange evidence-based practice strategies, highlight case study examples, and provide tools and resources that help address a variety of current issues.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS:
You are invited to contribute to this important event by submitting a proposal for an educational presentation. Presentations will be 60 minutes in length, including time for Q & A. We encourage you to submit a proposal.

Based on your presentation proposal, please select the appropriate Track. We suggest that you keep your presentation proposal relevant to one of the designated sub-categories provided within the track you choose. We are looking for evidence-based practices, case studies, success stories, tools, resources, and practical takeaways that address current issues facing Ohio hospitals. Please ensure that your presentation proposal is an accurate description of the content you intend to present.

Submissions will be reviewed by one or more selection committees. Committees are comprised of OHA member representatives, board members of professional membership groups, and OHA staff.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
· Timeliness and relevance of content
· Relation to an identified sub-category
· Valuable insights, knowledge, and practical application
· Presenters should be subject matter experts (SMEs)
· Clarity of proposal and presentation content
· No Sales Pitches
· Avoid highly politicized opinions

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Proposals must be submitted to OHA no later than Friday, December 13, 2025. If you have questions regarding submission of this proposal, please contact Casey Strader, Manager, Education & Events, at Casey.Strader@ohiohospitals.org or call 614-384- 9133.

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