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Sessions
| 2026 OPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DAY 1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 |
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| Thurs. 10/22 9:00am - 9:15am |
WELCOME - Peter Moore, OPRA President | |||
| Thurs. 10/22 9:15am - 10:00am |
KEYNOTE | |||
| 15 Min. Break | ||||
| Thurs. 10/22 Sponsored Sessions 10:15am - 11:15am |
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| Sponsored Session 1 | Sponsored Session 2 | Sponsored Session 3 | Sponsored Session 4 | |
| 15 Min. Break | ||||
| Thurs. 10/22 Breakout Sessions 11:30am - 12:30pm |
LEADERSHIP | HUMAN RESOURCES | ICF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH |
| Breakout Session 1 | Breakout Session 2 | Breakout Session 3 | Breakout Session 4 | |
| Thurs. 10/22 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
ATTENDEE & EXHIBITOR LUNCH | |||
| Thurs. 10/22 Breakout Sessions 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
LEADERSHIP | HUMAN RESOURCES | ICF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH |
| Breakout Session 5 | Breakout Session 6 | Breakout Session 7 | Breakout Session 8 | |
| 15 Min. Break | ||||
| Thurs. 10/22 Breakout Sessions 2:45pm - 3:45pm |
LEADERSHIP | HUMAN RESOURCES | ICF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH |
| Breakout Session 9 | Breakout Session 10 | Breakout Session 11 | Breakout Session 12 | |
| 15 Min. Break | ||||
| Thurs. 10/22 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
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| Thurs. 10/22 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
EXHIBITOR HAPPY HOUR | |||
| Thurs. 10/22 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
OPRA SPECIAL EVENT | |||
| 2026 OPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DAY 2 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 |
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| Fri. 10/23 Breakout Sessions 9:00am - 10:00am |
DAY & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | HEALTHCARE | RESIDENTIAL WAIVER | MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT |
| Breakout Session 13 | Breakout Session 14 | Breakout Session 15 | Breakout Session 16 | |
| 15 Min. Break | ||||
| Fri. 10/23 Breakout Sessions 10:15am - 11:15am |
DAY & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | HEALTHCARE | RESIDENTIAL WAIVER | MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT |
| Breakout Session 17 | Breakout Session 18 | Breakout Session 19 | Breakout Session 20 | |
| 30 Min. Break | ||||
| Fri. 10/23 11:45am - 1:30pm |
OPRA ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON | |||
OPRA Annual Awards
The Ohio Provider Resource Association is thrilled to recognize and honor the exceptional individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond in supporting and empowering Ohio’s intellectual and developmental disabilities service system. The 2026 OPRA Annual Awards spotlight those who exemplify excellence, innovation, leadership, and dedication - from frontline direct support professionals and job coaches to teams and business leaders whose behind-the-scenes efforts make high-quality support possible.
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