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 a vital forum to support economic growth in Ohio and the surrounding Great Lakes region through an integrated, multimodal industry.
📅 Dates: August 24-26, 2026
📍 Location: Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, Ohio
👥 Attendees: 300+ freight & logistics professionals
🌎 Reach: Participants from across the U.S. and Canadian provinces
🏭 Industries: Private & public sector freight, transportation, logistics
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 voice, 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.
The Ohio Conference on Freight will be held at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in the heart of Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus is centrally located and easily accessible from across the Midwest, making it an ideal hub for the region’s premier freight and logistics gathering.
Reserve your room at the Hilton Columbus Downtown at the conference rate. A limited block of rooms is available — book early to secure your spot.