Join Us Oct. 18-19 for OAMES Annual Meeting & Exhibition!

OAMES 42^nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition titled “Tenacity and Triumph” will be held Oct. 18-19, 2023, at The Grand Event Center in Columbus and we can't wait to see you there! The schedule at-a-glance is available here. You’ll find complete event information in the conference agenda flyer.

Highlights include the addition of a Medicaid Managed Care Pavilion featuring Ohio’s Next Generation plans along with the traditional trade show exhibition and a stellar line-up of industry experts and state officials covering the hottest HME topics.  

The exhibit hall has SOLD OUT but we have limited sponsorships available - click here and check out the options on page 3.  Please contact Victoria at OAMES office if you're interested or have any questions.

This year’s keynote address will be led by Jeff Alt presenting “Lessons from the Trail” as our inspiring closing session on day two. Thank you to the VGM Group for sponsoring his appearance! Jeff is a talented speaker, hiking and camping expert, and an award-winning author of seven books. His expert advice, adventures & books have been featured on ESPN, CNN-Radio, FoxNews.com, Hallmark Channel, ABC’s the List, USAToday.com, in Backpacker Magazine, and many more media outlets!  You won't want to miss Jeff's message!

Hotel rooms are discounted at $159/night for OAMES conference participants at the Courtyard by Marriott (Columbus/OSU) adjacent to The Grand Event Center.  The room block expires 9/29/23; use this hotel room reservation link. Register here or you can download the hard copy registration form and fax or email to OAMES. **Early-bird discount registration rates expire 10/12/23!

2023 OAMES Give-Back Recipient!  Guests from Sunshine Communities will be in attendance to share the story of their mission which is to create community among people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, and staff.  Please join us at the conference to learn more about this incredible group and click here for information about giving.