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The Ohio Aviation Association is happy to announce the 2026 Annual Conference dates will be April 6-8, 2026. theme, From First Flight to Future Skies - Keeping Ohio a Global Aviation Leader.
New Year, New Venue - The OAA Board of Directors have selected the Hilton Downtown Columbus for the conference next year. We are excited because the new venue presents us with additional opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors and attendees!
UPDATED Agenda at a glance
Monday, April 6, 2026
OAA Pre-Conference Golf Outing - Golf Club of Dublin (8-2p.m.)
3pm - OAA Annual Business Meeting
5-7pm - OAA Welcome Reception - Stories on High Rooftop Restaurant/Bar Overlooking Columbus
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
7am - Registration opens
8:00 - 9:00am - State Legislative Panel Discussion
9:00 - 10:00am - The role of Airports in Aerospace and AAM Economic Development
10:00 - 10:30a.m. Networking Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors
10:30 - 11:30 Breakout sessions
- Issues and Opportunities of Electric Aircraft in Flight Instruction
- How to Implement a Master Plan
11:30 -12:00pm Networking Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors
Noon - 1:00pm - Lunch - Speaker TBA
1:00 - 2:00pm - ODOT Office of Aviation Update and Ohio Airport System Plan
- Jim Bryant, Aviation Administrator, ODOT Office of Aviation
- Mark Groves, Aviation Planner, ODOT Office of Aviation
- John Stains, Airport Engineer, ODOT Office of Aviation
2:00 - 3:00pm Breakout Sessions
- Workforce and Economics Progress: Butler/Middletown Regional Airport
- What to Do with Your PCI
3:00 - 4:00pm Breakout Sessions
- Driving Safety Through Smart NOTAM Management
- Considerations When Selecting a Location for New Aviation Fueling Facility
4:00 - 6:00pm - Aviation Career/Job Fair with Sponsors, Exhibitors and Aviation Job Providers
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Registration opens at 7a.m.
8:00 - 9:00am - General Session - TBA
9:00 - 10:00am - General Session - TBA
10:00 - 10:30am - Networking Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors
10:30 - 11:30am - Commercial Service Airport Panel
11:30 - 12:30pm Breakout Sessions
- Leveraging ARCP to Solve Your Airport's Challenges
- TBA
12:30 - 1:30pm Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Presentations
1:30 - 2:00pm - Networking Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors
2:00 - 3:00pm Breakout Sessions
- Caution Helicopter Wake Turbulence
- FAA Design Standards: What Airport Managers Actually Need to Know
3:00 - 4:00pm - Breakout Sessions
- Managing Your Assets
- Digital Twins for Airports
4:00 - 5:00pm - General Session - TBA
5p.m. Prize Drawings and Conference Concludes
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