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The Ohio Council's
2026 Annual Conference
The Power of Purpose:
Remaining Grounded Amid Change October 7–8, 2026
Hilton Columbus at Easton • Columbus, Ohio
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
REGISTER TODAY  Join Us in Columbus!
The Ohio Council is excited to welcome behavioral health leaders, professionals, partners, and advocates from across Ohio to our 2026 Annual Conference! This year's conference, The Power of Purpose: Remaining Grounded Amid Change, will bring our behavioral health community together for two days of education, connection, collaboration, and conversation focused on navigating change while remaining grounded in the purpose that drives our work. REGISTER FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2026 Conference Experience
In addition to engaging educational sessions and statewide networking, this year's conference will include special opportunities to relax, recharge, and enjoy the experience.
Attendee Experience Highlights
Featured Conference Program
Day One Highlights
Opening Presentation
Ohio Department of Medicaid Updates
Scott Partika
Director, Ohio Department of Medicaid Featured Presentation
Data Currency – Unlocking Value with Data Visualization
Jonathan Schwabish
Founder & CEO PolicyViz, LLC Day Two Highlights
Day Two Opening
Brilliant Communication – The Science of Trust, Connection & High-Impact Leadership
Nina Meehan
Keynote Presentation
Community, Collaboration, Consolidation, and Common Ground: Responding to Unprecedented Changes in the Operating Environment
Josh Rubin, MPP
Vice President, Client Solutions Health Management Associates Keynote Presentation
Overview of the Ohio Behavioral Health Economic Impact Study
Kevin Willardsen
Associate Professor Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University Conference Agenda
The two-day conference will feature keynote presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, exhibitors, and conversations addressing the most important issues facing Ohio's behavioral health provider community. MORE AGENDA DETAILS COMING SOON
Continuing Education Information
Continuing education opportunities will be available during the Ohio Council's 2026 Annual Conference. Additional information regarding available CEUs will be forthcoming. Registration Is Now Open
Ready to Join Us?
Secure your spot for the Ohio Council's 2026 Annual Conference and join behavioral health professionals from across Ohio this October. REGISTER NOWTips for Completing Your Registration
Registering multiple staff members from your organization? Follow the steps below to make sure each attendee is registered correctly and receives important conference communications. Step 1
Register Your First Staff Member
If you are registering multiple people from your organization, begin by selecting the "1st Staff Member" registration option and complete the registration information for that attendee.
Step 2
Select "Pay for Another"
After completing the first attendee's information, you will be prompted to "Pay for Another." Select Yes to register your next staff member. The page will redirect you to begin the next registration.
Important: Use Each Attendee's Individual Email Address
When beginning each additional registration, enter the email address of the person you are registering. Please do not continue using the first attendee's email address. Using each attendee's individual email address ensures that everyone registered receives important conference-related communications and information.
Step 3
Select the Discounted Additional Staff Member Rate
For each additional attendee from your organization, select the "Additional Staff Member" registration type to receive the discounted registration rate. Continue the "Pay for Another" process until everyone from your organization has been registered.
Step 4
Select Credit Card on the Payment Page
Once you reach the payment page, select Credit Card as the payment method at the top of the page. After selecting Credit Card, the page will refresh and the fields to enter your payment information will appear.
Step 5
Enter Your Complete Credit Card Information
In the same line where you enter the credit card number, you will also enter the card's expiration date, CVC, and billing ZIP code. Be sure all four pieces of information are entered before continuing.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
Showcase Your Organization at the 2026 Annual Conference
Connect with behavioral health leaders and decision-makers from across Ohio while demonstrating your organization's commitment to supporting Ohio's behavioral health community. A variety of sponsorship, exhibitor, and additional conference opportunities are available. Several opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. VIEW SPONSORSHIP PACKET CONTACT CORINNEJoin Us October 7–8!
Registration Is Now Open
We can't wait to welcome Ohio's behavioral health community back to Columbus for two days of learning, collaboration, connection, and renewed purpose. REGISTER TODAYQuestions about the 2026 Annual Conference?
Contact Corinne Cowan at [email protected]
Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Conference Sponsors
The Ohio Council is grateful for the generous support of our 2026 Annual Conference sponsors. Their partnership helps make this event possible and supports our work to bring Ohio's behavioral health community together. Platinum Sponsor
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The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers
17 S. High Street - Suite 799, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-0747
Fax: 614-228-0740
www.theohiocouncil.org
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