Conferences & trade shows in Columbus, OH

Oct 26–28, 2026·Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Ohio Bankers League's annual statewide banking event, combining its business meeting, a BankServices Expo of vendors and education tracks for eight bank job functions.

Who it's for

Bankers in compliance, executive, finance, HR, legal, lending, marketing and operations roles, plus bank service providers and regulators

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Bankers League

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Non-member bank institution, full event: $1,390 until Oct 16, 2026

Online registration is closed; the page says to call 614-340-7602. OBL member banks pay $695.

Oct 28, 2026·Ohio Chamber of Commerce, 34 S. 3rd St., Columbus, OH

Ohio Chamber conference on inclusive economic growth, workforce development, supplier diversity and leadership, ending with an awards program and a charitable service project.

Who it's for

Ohio business leaders and community champions

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2026·Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, OH

MORPC's flagship one-day conference gathering Central Ohio community leaders to share sustainability practices, built around the theme 'The Common Thread'.

Who it's for

Community leaders, local government and sustainability professionals in Central Ohio

Approx. size

600+ attendees

Organizer

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3, 2026·Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

Half-day regional logistics conference in Columbus with expert panels on current domestic and international freight topics, followed by networking at a Blue Jackets game.

Who it's for

Importers, exporters, truckers, ports, customs and other local logistics and supply chain professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Serving Logistics, LLC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4–6, 2026·Columbus, OH

Community-run information security conference in the Columbus area for practitioners and newcomers.

Who it's for

Cybersecurity professionals, researchers and InfoSec enthusiasts

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

BSides Columbus

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5, 2026·COSI Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ohio Chamber's first post-election conference, where state leaders discuss the incoming policy agenda affecting business.

Who it's for

Ohio business leaders and policy stakeholders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 6, 2026·The Ohio Union, Columbus, OH

A half-day learning event for digital builders presented by Ohio State's Center for Software Innovation.

Who it's for

Software developers and digital builders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

The Ohio State University Center for Software Innovation

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 7, 2026·The Grand Event Center, Columbus, OH

One-day CME conference on diagnosing and managing GI motility and functional disorders.

Who it's for

Gastroenterology and GI motility clinicians

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Continuing Medical Education, The Ohio State University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 8–11, 2026·Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, with scientific sessions, an exhibit hall and career programming for insect-science professionals.

Who it's for

Entomologists and insect-science professionals, researchers and students

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Entomological Society of America

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 13, 2026·The Grand Event Center, Columbus, OH

One-day symposium aligning academic and community oncologists on current lung cancer evidence, biomarkers and therapies.

Who it's for

Academic and community oncologists

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Continuing Medical Education, The Ohio State University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 13, 2026·Scotts Miracle-Gro Field, Columbus, OH

Case-based CME day on managing coronary disease, cardiogenic shock, valvular and peripheral vascular emergencies.

Who it's for

Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and emergency medical personnel

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Continuing Medical Education, The Ohio State University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 15–17, 2026·Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Annual Ohio School Boards Association conference for school district teams, with learning sessions, keynotes and a trade show of products and services for Ohio public schools.

Who it's for

Ohio school board members, superintendents, treasurers and district staff

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio School Boards Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Registration: $400

Nov 16–18, 2026·Columbus, OH

Annual conference and vendor expo of the Ohio Public Transit Association, with an agenda and session list for transit professionals and suppliers.

Who it's for

Public transit agency staff, mobility managers and transit suppliers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Public Transit Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18, 2026·Columbus State Community College, Mitchell Hall, Columbus, OH

Third annual summit on real-world AI use cases in Ohio, with panels, demos and networking.

Who it's for

Ohio professionals interested in applied AI and its impact on the future of work and key industries

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

OhioX

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18, 2026·Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, Columbus, OH

One-day professional development summit for women working in agribusiness, with an executive panel, leadership breakout sessions and networking.

Who it's for

Women working in agribusiness and related industries

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio AgriBusiness Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member: $300

Member rate $225.

Nov 18–20, 2026·Hilton at Easton, Columbus, OH

Annual meeting and trade show of Ohio's aggregates and industrial minerals industry, with about 100 booths.

Who it's for

Aggregates and industrial minerals producers and suppliers

Approx. size

700+ attendees · 100+ exhibitors

Organizer

Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 19, 2026·Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, Columbus, OH

Annual one-day forum where Ohio State agricultural economists present outlooks on energy, trade, land use, food prices, livestock, labor, farm income and grain markets.

Who it's for

Producers, agribusiness professionals and elected officials interested in Ohio's agricultural and food industry

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio State University Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 19, 2026·The Blackwell Inn, Columbus, OH

One-day summit on software testing and quality engineering, covering agentic AI, autonomous testing, DevSecOps and CI/CD.

Who it's for

QA and testing teams, automation engineers, DevOps engineers, developers and engineering leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Testingmind Consulting

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $375 until Oct 30, 2026
• Regular: $475

Groups of 3 or more save 10% per seat.

Nov 20, 2026·The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH

One-day CME review of cardiac arrhythmia and electrophysiology diagnosis and management.

Who it's for

Advanced practice providers and clinicians managing arrhythmia patients

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Continuing Medical Education, The Ohio State University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 20–21, 2026·Dreese Laboratories, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

A free and open source software conference and expo, returning to the Ohio State University campus with talks and community gatherings.

Who it's for

Open source and Linux users, developers and system administrators

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio LinuxFest Corporation

Year started

2003

Price

Not published

Nov 23–24, 2026·Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, OH

Two-day gathering of Ohio hoteliers with education sessions, an Allied Network Tradeshow, and the Ohio Stars of the Industry Gala supporting scholarships.

Who it's for

Ohio hoteliers, hotel staff, vendors, educators and aspiring lodging professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member full conference: $750

Gala-only ticket $200.

Dec 1–2, 2026·Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Annual affordable housing conference with sessions and networking for developers, lenders, investors and housing officials, with a welcome reception and property tours on Nov 30.

Who it's for

Affordable housing developers, property managers, investors, lenders, accountants, attorneys and government and nonprofit leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Housing Finance Agency and OCCH

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 7–8, 2026·Hilton Columbus at Easton, Columbus, OH

Two-day Ohio Contractors Association conference in Columbus with education sessions, an exhibit hall, awards and networking for the heavy highway construction sector.

Who it's for

Heavy highway contractors, suppliers and industry professionals in Ohio

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Contractors Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 7–8, 2026·Hilton Columbus at Easton, Columbus, OH

Two-day gathering for heavy highway contractors with education sessions, an exhibitor hall, receptions and award breakfasts.

Who it's for

Heavy highway contractors and related industry professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Contractors Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 11, 2026·The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

One-day CME symposium on causes, screening and emergency planning for sudden cardiac arrest in athletes.

Who it's for

Clinicians and staff caring for athletes

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Continuing Medical Education, The Ohio State University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 14–16, 2026·Columbus, OH

Culinary conference for campus dining professionals, run by the college and university foodservice association; space is limited and open to on-campus culinarians.

Who it's for

On-campus culinarians such as executive chefs, chefs and sous chefs at college and university dining programs

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

NACUFS (National Association of College & University Food Services)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $1,390 until Nov 20, 2026
• Regular: $1,465

Non-member rates; open only to on-campus culinarians

Jan 22–23, 2027·Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH

Annual two-day networking and leadership event in downtown Columbus for Farm Bureau members, young farmers, students and agriculture professionals, with a keynote and sessions.

Who it's for

Young farmers, students and professionals affiliated with the agriculture industry, and Farm Bureau members

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Farm Bureau

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $150 until Dec 15, 2026
• General registration: $175 until Jan 5, 2027

Child registration (age 4+) is $50.

Jan 26–27, 2027·Hilton Columbus at Easton, Columbus, OH

Ohio Agribusiness Association's annual conference for Ohio agribusiness professionals, with education and an annual meeting.

Who it's for

Ohio agribusiness professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio Agribusiness Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird (non-member): $550 until Jan 11, 2027
• Regular (non-member): $650

Page's one-day rates look inconsistent; full-conference rates recorded.

Feb 3–5, 2027·Hilton at Easton, Columbus, OH

Annual conference of the Ohio City & County Management Association for local government managers.

Who it's for

City and county managers and local government leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Ohio City & County Management Association (OCMA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Feb 6, 2027·Marriott Columbus OSU, Columbus, OH

One-day conference where OSUCCC-James experts review key findings from the 2026 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Who it's for

Breast cancer clinicians and oncology researchers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Center for Continuing Medical Education, The Ohio State University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published