The 2026 OAPA Annual Conference is the premier in-person event of the year to expand your professional network, enhance your knowledge, and engage with Ohio’s PA community.
We’re creating a true can’t-miss event, with exciting educational opportunities, meaningful networking, and an energized space to connect with fellow PAs, PA students, Pre-PAs, and industry supporters from across Ohio.
Why should YOU attend?
- Connect with PAs, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.
- Experience educational sessions led by talented PAs and healthcare providers dedicated to helping you grow your skills and expertise.
- Explore the exhibit tables to discover innovative products and services, or meet recruiters searching for their next candidate (it could be you!)
Has it been a few years since you have joined us at an OAPA Annual Conference? Or maybe you've never attended and are thinking this will be the year? Explore the tentative agenda below, and check back soon to be among the first to register!
Make an impact by sharing your insights as a presenter or poster author.
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (best value!)
Join us Thursday, August 27, Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, including:
- 16 hours (in-person) plus 4 hours (on-demand) CME programming*
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 breaks
- Thursday Welcome Reception
- Friday PA Student Challenge Bowl and *tentative* Alumni Receptions
- Presidential Address and Awards and Scholarships ceremonies
- Educator, Student, and Pre-PA tracks
- Poster presentations
- Access to exhibitors and recruiters
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | |
| Full Conference - Member | $ 429.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Full Conference - Nonmember | $ 599.00 | $ 679.00 |
Early rates available through July 29, 2026. Regular rates begin July 30, 2026.
ONE DAY REGISTRATION
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | |
| One Day - Member | $ 249.00 | $ 299.00 |
| One Day - Nonmember | $ 349.00 | $ 399.00 |
Early rates available through July 29, 2026. Regular rates begin July 30, 2026.
TWO DAY REGISTRATION
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | |
| Two Day - Member | $ 329.00 | $ 399.00 |
| Two Day - Nonmember | $ 459.00 | $ 529.00 |
Early rates available through July 29, 2026. Regular rates begin July 30, 2026.
PA STUDENT & PRE-PA DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
Students & Pre-PAs are the future!
We invite you to join us for all conference activities on Thursday, August 27, Friday, August 28, and/or Saturday, August 29, for one low price:
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | |
| Student / Pre-PA | $ 89.00 | $ 109.00 |
Discounted prices are only available to OAPA Student members and OAPA Pre-PA members. Nonmembers must pay nonmember prices. Early rates available through July 29, 2026. Regular rates begin July 30, 2026.
GUEST REGISTRATION
ubject to a $100 guest registration fee to help cover the cost of food and beverage for the guest. Please contact oapa@ohiopa.com if you
CANCELLATION POLICY
*This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.
Tentative Schedule
Check back soon for more updates!
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Morning - *Tentative* Preconference Workshops (additional fee applies)
12:00-1:30pm - Opening Session with OAPA Welcome, Lunch, Product Theater with Axsome Therapeutics, and Keynote Address
1:30-3:30pm - CME Sessions 1 and 2
3:30-4:00pm - Coffee Break with the Exhibitors
4:00-6:00pm - CME Sessions 3 and 4
6:00-7:00pm - Welcome Reception
Friday, August 28, 2026
7:00-7:45am - Breakfast and Product Theater with Exact Sciences
7:45-8:00am - Morning Welcome with OAPA News
8:00-9:00am - Past Presidents' Breakfast (by invitation only)
8:00-10:00am - CME Sessions 5 and 6
10:00-10:30am - Coffee Break with the Exhibitors
10:30am-12:30pm - CME Sessions 7 and 8
12:30-1:45pm - Lunch with Presidential Address and Awards Recognition
1:45-3:45pm - CME Sessions 9 and 10
1:45-3:45pm - *Tentative* Educator Breakouts
3:45-4:15pm - Coffee Break with the Exhibitors
3:45-6:15pm - Challenge Bowl Welcome and Preliminary Rounds
4:15-6:15pm - CME Sessions 11 and 12
6:15-7:15pm - Reception and *Tentative* Alumni Gatherings
7:15-9:00pm - Challenge Bowl Final Rounds
Saturday, August 29, 2026
7:00-8:00am - Breakfast and Product Theater with Kyowa Kirin
8:00-8:15am - Morning Welcome with Scholarship and Poster Recognition
8:15-10:15am - CME Sessions 13 and 14
8:15-10:15am - PA Student and Pre-PA Breakouts
10:15-11:00am - Coffee Break with the Exhibitors and Posters
11:00am-1:00pm - CME Sessions 15 and 16
11:00am-1:00pm - PA Student and Pre-PA Breakouts
Plus 4 bonus CME sessions available post-conference for on-demand viewing!
The Westin Cleveland is our venue for the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference!
This stylish hotel in the heart of downtown Cleveland has everything you need for an upscale but affordable stay, including the signature Westin Heavenly® Bed, lovely views of Lake Erie and the downtown skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows, and 24-hour access to the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio.
Within walking distance of major Cleveland sports stadiums, concert venues, and iconic attractions like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and House of Blues, the Westin Cleveland is an exciting venue for our 2026 Annual Conference. Plus, OAPA attendees will enjoy the venue even more as it wraps up a thoughtful renovation inspired by Westin wellness and the natural beauty of the Cleveland Metroparks, with reimagined guestrooms and meeting spaces for a refreshed, elevated stay.
Westin Cleveland Downtown
777 Saint Clair Avenue NE
Cleveland, OH, 44114
The special OAPA room block rate of $189+ tax is available to guests during the conference, plus 3 days prior and 3 days post event.
So, if you'd like to arrive early and get settled in, or if you'd like to stay on after the conference and make a long weekend of it, the Westin Cleveland has you covered.
We offer a range of conference engagement opportunities to meet your promotional objectives for reaching the Ohio PA audience.
As a sponsor, exhibitor, or advertiser, you will:
- Increase brand visibility among Ohio’s PA community
- Build meaningful relationships with currrent and future healthcare providers
- Showcase products and services directly to decision-makers and end users
- Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to advancing PA practice in Ohio
Ready to be a part of the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference?
- Review the prospectus for available opportunities.
- Read the general agreement for sponsors, exhibits, and advertisers.
- Complete your order form!
IMPORTANT:
All order are accepted on a first come-first served basis via the web form only. Unfortunately, the order form and prospectus require manual updating. This is done a as quickly as possible, however, there may be an instance where an opportunity can be ordered but is actually already sold out.
We will do our best to follow up with sponsors ASAP to confirm if any changes need to be made to their order. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Please contact oapa@ohiopa.com with any questions.
