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Annual State Conference 2026

  • Monday, September 14, 2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • 12:00 PM
  • 409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, OH 43082

Registration

  • Early Bird pricing for current members is available now through July 31, 2026.

    If you are not a member, you can become a member by clicking on the Membership link. Once you are a member, then log into the OPFMA website and set up your conference registration.
  • Individual/Retired Member Registration Rate after July 31, 2026 through September 8, 2026.
  • Not a member? Sign up for a membership and then register at the lower rate.
  • Not a member? Sign up for a membership and then register at the lower rate.
  • Retired Membership is open to retired public facility professionals, including previous OPFMA members who wish to stay connected and engaged in the industry.

    Note: Must provide proof of retirement and not be actively employed by a Public Facilities Institution.
  • Includes up to 2 attendees
  • For each additional corporate attendee after the 2 issued with a Corporate Member Registration.

    Not a Corporate Member? You can sign up under Corporate Membership.
  • Includes up to 2 attendees.

    Not a member? You can sign up for a membership with a Corporate Membership.
  • Corporate Membership is for companies and vendors that provide products or services to public facilities.

    These include:
    Consulting Firms
    Roofing Companies
    Cleaning & Janitorial Services
    HVAC Suppliers & Contractors
    Energy Efficiency Experts
    Engineering Firms
    Vendors & Service Providers to Public Facilities

    Corporate membership reflects a commitment to supporting the ongoing education, efficiency, and success of Ohio’s public facility professionals.

    Corporate Membership for 1 year includes:

    Your company listed on the OPFMA website with a link to your company website and featured on OPFMA’s Corporate Member Directory page.

    Contact information and service summary

    Presentation Opportunities

    Host a facility-based seminar for OPFMA members

    Annual subscription to Newsletter
    "Spotlight on Maintenance"
  • Available to all Corporate vendors to sponsor the evening event with our attendees.

Welcome to the 2026 OPFMA Annual State Conference – Powered by the Ohio Schools Council 

Renaissance Columbus Westerville Polaris Hotel

Westerville, Ohio

September 14–15, 2026


A New & Improved Conference

Experience — Built for You

Step into a conference experience designed to energize, inspire, and empower facility managers, maintenance supervisors and business managers at every stage of their career.

This year’s conference goes beyond the traditional agenda, offering a dynamic mix of professional development, practical learning, networking and meaningful connections focused on the real challenges and opportunities you face every day.

What to Expect

Inspiring Keynote Speaker – Ken Wertz – Executive Director of National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA) – From Overwhelmed to Inspired: Renewing and Reconnecting with Why Our Work Matters


Kick off the conference with a powerful keynote on why our work matters and how to retain custodians’ through building a dynamic culture, exploring strategies to attract, engage, and keep skilled professionals in today’s evolving workforce.  

Customized Breakout Sessions

Choose from a variety of breakout sessions and build a learning experience that fits your needs, including:

  • Procurement best practices

  • Capital project planning and long-term facilities strategy

  • Artificial intelligence and its growing role in operations and management

  • Legal Updates directly related to your positions.   

  • Grants Updates to maximize your funding for maintaining your facilities.

  • Skills sessions to make sure you are updated with current trends.   

  • You decide what matters most to your role and goals.

Vendor Showcase

Connect with trusted vendors, explore new products and services, and discover innovative solutions that can make your work more efficient and impactful.

Evening Networking Event

Wrap up the first day with an evening event designed for connection—meet peers, share experiences, and build relationships with others who share your passion and commitment to your profession.

Why Attend?

  • Practical, relevant professional development

  • Strategies you can apply immediately

  • Opportunities to network with colleagues who understand your work

  • A refreshed, flexible conference format that puts you first

Join us for a conference that invests in your growth, values your expertise, and strengthens the community of professionals who keep our organizations running every day.

Learn. Connect. Lead.


Use the reservation link below to book your room at the

Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel 

Book your group rate for OPFMA Conference Sep2026

Event Summary:

Start Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

End Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

 169.00 USD per night 

 Last Day to Book : Friday, August 21, 2026




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