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
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2026 Annual Conference - The Power of Purpose
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.

When
October 7–8, 2026
Where
Hilton Columbus at Easton
Registration
Coming Soon!
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.

Meaningful Education
Hear from state leaders, subject matter experts, and behavioral health professionals on the issues impacting Ohio's provider community.
Practical Strategies
Take home ideas, information, and strategies your organization can use as you continue adapting to an evolving behavioral health environment.
Statewide Connections
Connect with colleagues, organizational leaders, partners, and providers from across Ohio's behavioral health system.
Time to Connect & Recharge
Enjoy opportunities throughout the conference to step away, recharge, and make the most of your time with colleagues from across the state.
Attendee Experience Highlights
Day One
On-Site Chair Massages
Take a few minutes to relax and recharge with on-site chair massages provided by Massage by Design.
Day Two
Therapy Puppies
Spend some time with therapy puppies and enjoy a fun, relaxing break during Day Two of the conference.
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.

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Conference Location
Hilton Columbus at Easton
3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43219

Join us at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for two days of learning, networking, collaboration, and connection with behavioral health leaders from across Ohio.
Room Block Now Available
Reserve Your Hotel Room

Planning to stay overnight? The Ohio Council's conference room block at the Hilton Columbus at Easton is now available.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM
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.

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Save the Date!
October 7–8, 2026

We can't wait to welcome Ohio's behavioral health community back to Columbus for two days of learning, collaboration, connection, and renewed purpose.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Questions about the 2026 Annual Conference?
Contact Corinne Cowan at [email protected]