The 71st annual Capital Conference is Nov. 15-17 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
The OSBA Capital Conference connects school district teams and education experts so they can discover proven strategies and real-world results. It’s through this shared learning experience that we can meet today’s challenges, providing students with the opportunities needed for their success and ensuring we are moving Ohio public education forward together. Nominations are now being accepted for Student Achievement Fair participants.
CAPITAL CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
Speakers
Exhibitors
Sessions
Days
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Network with school board members and administrators from across the state and hear real-life experiences from experts and colleagues.
Learn best strategies for school governance and new initiatives to boost student achievement during a variety of professional development sessions.
Be inspired at the Student Achievement Fair, where students share the school activities that encourage and motivate them each day.
Explore the Trade Show and meet with organizations offering products and services that help you keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of Ohio’s public schools.
INSPIRING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
author and global leader in instructional innovation and delivery
youth development expert and poet-singer
workplace communication expert and author
award-winning CBS News correspondent
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
- Concurrent learning sessions
1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- First General Session with George Couros
4 p.m.
Heart of It All Ballroom (formerly Union Station Ballroom)
- Welcome Reception
5:30 p.m.
Main Concourse
- OSBA Black Caucus Dinner
7 p.m.
Short North Ballroom
- New attendee orientation (repeated)
8 a.m.
- Concurrent learning sessions
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Student Achievement Fair and Trade Show open
10 a.m.
Trade Show Halls A and B
- Chambers/Ryan Conference Luncheon with Sarita Maybin
11:45 a.m.
Short North Ballroom
- Meeting of the OSBA Delegate Assembly
2:30 p.m.
Union Station Ballroom
- OSBA President's Reception
5 p.m.
Main Concourse
- School Law Workshop
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Concurrent learning sessions
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
- Trade Show opens
9 a.m.
Trade Show Halls A and B
- Tuesday Morning Coffee Break
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Trade Show Halls A and B
- Second General Session with Steve Hartman
Noon
Heart of It All Ballroom (formerly Union Station Ballroom)
- Adjournment
3:30 p.m.
REGISTER TODAY AND DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE TICKETED EVENTS!
2026 OSBA Capital Conference
Registration
Nov. 15-17, 2026
$
400
OSBA Black Caucus Dinner
Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
$
95
Monday Conference Luncheon
Monday, Nov. 16 at 11:45 a.m.
$
75
THANK YOU 2026 CAPITAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
