Upcoming Events
2026 o4a Annual Conference for Ohio’s Aging & Disability Network
Registration is officially open for the 2026 o4a Annual Conference on Aging!
Join us for an engaging two-day event bringing together professionals, leaders, advocates, and partners from across Ohio’s aging network. The conference is an opportunity to learn, connect, share ideas, and explore innovative approaches to strengthening communities and supporting people as they age.
Learn more and register here: O4A | Annual Conference
2026 Oral Health Ohio Symposium: Advancing Oral Health in Ohio: Policy, Integration, and Community Impact
The Oral Health Ohio Symposium is a one-day, state-wide convening of stakeholders, individuals, and partners from across diverse professions to learn and work together toward improving equity and oral health integration across health care systems.
Attendees will have opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate with stakeholders from across Ohio, and continuing education credits are available for several professional disciplines. Learn more and register: www.OralHealthOhio.org/symposium
Ohio Children's Alliance 2026 System of Care Summit
The Summit builds on five regional community conversations held across Ohio by the Alliance in 2026 and brings those local perspectives into a statewide focus. Attendees will hear from leaders representing Medicaid, behavioral health, child welfare, family and children first councils, health policy, managed care, philanthropy, and community organizations.
Featured speakers include Maureen Corcoran, former Director of the Ohio Department of Medicaid, and Marti Taylor, CEO/VP of OhioRISE/Aetna, along with leaders from Health Impact Ohio, Health Policy Institute of Ohio, the Child & Family Health Collaborative, county systems, and other organizations serving children and families.
The two-day agenda includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, educational sessions, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Ohio. Regular registration closes October 9, 2026. View the full agenda and register.
Hunger Network in Ohio Advocacy in Advent & Celebration Dinner 2026
You are invited to come and advocate with us during the Advent and holiday season for an end to hunger and justice in our communities. No experience necessary. After a day at the Statehouse, join us for dinner, singing, and community with one another! Come for one or both events!
Advocacy Day: 12:00-5:00
Celebration Dinner: 5:00 -7:00
PCSAO Annual Conference
The 2026 PCSAO Annual Conference brings together more than 500 child protection professionals and advocates from around Ohio for 3 days of networking and learning how best to serve children and families. Join us Sept. 30-Oct. 2 to connect with change-makers across the state and reinvigorate your practice. The conference features inspiring keynotes; awards recognizing outstanding staff, families, youth, and partners; networking opportunities; and CEUs for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists, and attorneys.
The theme, “Resilient Together: Wellness in Child Protection,” recognizes that strengthening the capacity of staff to support themselves and one another will ultimately lead to stronger teams and improved outcomes for families. Click here to learn more.
OPAE & COAD: Better Together 2026 Conference
For the first time, Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy and the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development have joined forces to offer a content rich and activity filled conference experience. Join us for "Better Together" this fall in Newark Ohio. This event will bring together community action, government, and nonprofit collaborators to celebrate our accomplishments and consider the future of weatherization and energy programs, childcare, and community services. Sessions will provide continuing education credits, highlight successful initiatives, and present emerging opportunities that advance our shared mission of supporting energy efficiency and weatherization programs and improving community well-being. We hope that you can join us! Click here to learn more.
Disability Rights Ohio Duck Derby
On Wednesday, September 23rd, hundreds of rubber ducks will race down the Muskingum River in Marietta. If your duck is one of the first to reach the finish line, you win! For just $5 each, you can sponsor a duck in the race… the more you sponsor, the better your chances of winning! Most importantly, your generous contribution goes right back to DRO to continue and expand the work we do every single day. Click here to learn more.
COHHIO Advocacy 101: Statehouse Advocacy Day Training
Part 1 of 2: Ohio Statehouse basics, power of presence, and how to maximize your meeting with legislators and/or staff.
Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026 - Mahoning & Trumbull Counties
From August through October 2026, Groundwork Ohio will travel across the state to hear from families, health and child care providers, local policymakers, community funders, and other leaders who touch the lives of young children aged 0-5. Our team held a dozen events around the state in 2024, and our learnings were critical to shaping our current policy agenda. Click here to learn more.
HPIO's 2026 Health Policy Summit
The Summit will draw insights from HPIO’s 2026 Health Value Dashboard to focus attention on the factors that drive population health and healthcare spending and build momentum for policy priorities that lead to improved health and well-being for Ohioans.
COHHIO’s 30 at 3:00 Policy Briefing
There are so many issues related to housing and homelessness. Not everyone needs a deep dive into each topic, but a quick “bite” of information can help you understand what's going on. That's why COHHIO hosts the 30-minute "30 at 3:00" Policy Briefing webinar other Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Click here to learn more and register.
Children’s Hunger Alliance Taste to Remember
Join us for an exciting and meaningful night as we celebrate 20 years of Taste to Remember! Children’s Hunger Alliance has an unforgettable evening in store as Taste to Remember marks its 20th anniversary with a new “Casino Royale” theme. CHA’s fun late-summer Central Ohio fundraiser brings together the finest local chefs and restaurants, generous supporters, and community champions — all united to fight childhood hunger in Ohio.
Guests will savor gourmet bites from local restaurants, enjoy cocktails, and bid on curated live and silent auction packages featuring exclusive experiences, sought-after luxury goods, and one-of-a-kind items. We’ll also offer the ever-popular Bourbon Pull — in 2025, it sold out in 10 minutes! After a short program, the casino floor will open with blackjack, poker, live music, and more! It will be an exciting night of glamour, gaming, and giving back. Every dollar raised supports children in Central Ohio — where 22 percent of kids are living with food insecurity — and statewide. Click here to learn more.