OACB 2025 Spring Conference

Mark your calendars for the OACB 2025 Spring Conference, happening on May 8-9, 2025, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown!

This year’s theme, “Navigating with Purpose,” is designed to help county board members and staff become beacons of stability and safety for people with developmental disabilities and their families as they navigate the seas of uncertainty and change on their way to happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Schedule of Tracks By Day

The event program will follow a similar structure to past conferences, featuring keynote presentations in the morning and breakout sessions throughout the day on both Thursday and Friday. This year, the event will take place on the fourth and fifth floors of the Hilton, with breakouts on the fourth floor, and general sessions, meals, and registration on the fifth. To ensure attendees have ample time to navigate the new location, the general session will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Below is the schedule of breakout session topics by day:

The deadline to register for the OACB Spring Conference is Friday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Conference pricing includes a parking pass for select parking garages but does NOT include valet parking at the hotel. Attendees who require accessible parking should contact Lauren Conrath (lconrath@oacbdd.org) for more information.

The deadline to register for the OACB Spring Conference is Friday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Registration is free for people with developmental disabilities and up to one accompanying direct support professional per person.

Click here for complimentary guest registration.

Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 (map)

Phone: (614) 384-8600

Located in downtown Columbus, the Hilton Columbus Downtown offers convenient access to the city's cultural and entertainment districts. The venue features modern accommodations, advanced technology, and a range of dining options to support a productive conference experience. ROOM BLOCK IS SOLD OUT.