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The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), the Ohio Association of Regional Council (OARC), and partners are pleased to announce the 2026 Ohio Conference on Freight will be held in Columbus, Ohio August 24-26 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The Ohio Conference on Freight attracts over 300 professionals from the private and public sectors and from numerous states and the provinces in the U.S. and Canada who are deeply involved in freight and the economy. The conference removes barriers between each mode of goods and between the public and private sectors. It is vital forum to support economic growth in Ohio and the surrounding Great Lakes region through an integrated, multimodal industry. Conference Host: The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is the regional council for the Central Ohio Region. MORPC's core responsibility is to facilitate the region's transportation planning process. MORPC is an expert in research and forecasting, public policy, facilitating funding and financing, and acting as a bridge to convene and connect local governments to work collaboratively to drive holistic regional value. MORPC serves as the regional voices, trusted convener and catalyst, bringing Central Ohio communities together to collaborate on best practices and plan for the future growth and sustainability of the region. Conference Location: The Ohio Conference on Freight will be held at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Hotel Accommodation: Reserve your hotel accommodation at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.Sponsorship Opportunities Available
The Ohio Conference on Freight would not be possible without the generous support of business and organizations throughout Ohio. If you are interested in sponsoring, contact Amanda McEldowney at amceldowney@morpc.org.
Program:
Day 1: August 24
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration and Welcome Reception
Day 2: August 25
8:30 AM: Registration | Networking | Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Opening Plenary Session
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Plenary Session
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM – Evening Activity TBD
Day 3: August 26
8:30 AM: Networking | Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Morning Plenary Session
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM – Grab a Snack to Go
Registration opens soon
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