2026 OPRA Conference & Trade Show

The 2026 OPRA Conference & Trade Show will take place February 1-4, 2026 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio.  This year’s Conference Committee is made up of professionals from around the state and is led by Conference Board Liaison Bryana Ross.

Registration Rates

*Student Fee:  includes a one year membership to OPRA.  Students must be enrolled as a full-time undergrad or full-time grad student and cannot be employed as a full-time employee in the profession.
**Retiree Fee:  Retirees must be retired from the profession.

Incentives
First-Time Attendees purchasing a full registration package receive a $50 discount.  Discounts are subject to verification.  Please follow the steps in the online registration wizard to take advantage of this discount if registering online.

All members who register for a full package before November 14, 2025 will be entered to win a three-night Conference hotel stay at Kalahari!

Volunteers
Volunteer and earn up to 50% off your registration!  If you intend to volunteer, please choose ‘Bill Me’ as your payment option when registering.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received in writing prior to January 14, 2026 will receive full credit.  Cancellation requests received in writing between January 15, 2026 and January 21, 2026 will receive a 50% credit.  No credits will be issued after January 21, 2026 (except for on a case by case basis), but substitution requests are allowed.  View the full OPRA substitution and cancellation policy.

Photograph Disclaimer
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, OPRA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to OPRA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image in photographs, videotapes, and electronic reproduction of such events and activities.

Kalahari Convention Center
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH  44870
(877) 525-2427
www.kalahariresorts.com

Hotel booking information will be emailed to registrants in their confirmation email.

Deadline to book your room at the OPRA Room Block rate of $128 is January 12, 2026 or when the block is full.

For attendees interested in larger rooms, upgrades, or suites, additional room styles may be available at discounted pricing.  Please inquire with a reservationist after asking for the OPRA group rate.