Registration and Housing

Registration and Housing

OMEA Professional Development Conference

Columbus, Ohio | January 28–30, 2027

Conference Registration

Register online to lock in early-bird rates before January 15, 2027. On-site registration is also available.

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Housing Bureau

Discounted room rates are negotiated by OMEA and only available through the official online housing bureau.

Important: Do not submit tax-exempt or credit authorization forms directly to hotels before January 20, 2027
Conference Hotel Reservations

Instructional Hours (IHCP)

Earn up to 10 contact hours for completing conference session requirements. Registration add-on required ($10).

IHCP Overview IHCP TemplateIHCP Upload - Available after 1/31/2027

Ashland Credit Information

Earn one (1) semester hour of graduate credit through Ashland University for attending sessions and submitting a reflection. Additional Charges Apply.

Ashland Credit Overview Ashland Online Registration Ashland Credit TemplateAshland Credit Upload - Available after 1/31/2027

2027 Housing & Registration Pricing Guide

Registration Rates

CategoryPre-Registration (Through Jan 15, 2027)On-Site / Standard (From Jan 16, 2027)
Full Active Member$185$210
OCMEA Member$60$75
Retired Member (Includes reception)$60$75
Non-Member$260$275
Saturday Only$75$75
  • Instructional Hours Certificate Program (IHCP): Included for an additional $10 fee.
  • Graduate Credit: Available for an additional fee through Ashland University.
  • Non-Teaching Family Member: Not available for the 2027 PDC.
  • Refund Policy: $20 processing fee for refunds after January 15, 2027. No refunds after January 22, 2027.

Hotel Rates

* Available exclusively through the OMEA Housing Bureau. Room rates are subject to 17.5% tax (subject to change).

HotelSingleDoubleTripleQuad
Hyatt Regency Columbus Downtown$216$216$226$236
Hilton Columbus Downtown$224$234$244$254
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown$199$199——
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown$195$195$205$215