Registration

Registration for the 2026 OABA Industry Conference is NOW OPEN! Registration fees are outlined in the table below.

Click here for registration, sponsorship and exhibitors.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration may look slightly different this year. Once you click the link to register and find your contact info, you will be prompted to choose MEMBER, NON-MEMBER or SPONSOR. Member & non-member options are for conference attendee registrations ONLY. The Sponsor option is for conference sponsorship and exhibitor sponsorship ONLY. Please choose accordingly and follow the prompts. Reach out to Lauren with questions at lprettyman@oaba.net.

NEW! Event Registration Policy: All event registration fees must be paid online at the time of registration through our payment portal. A credit card is required to secure your registration, so please be prepared to make the payment at the time of booking. For assistance, contact info@oaba.net.

Cancelation Policy
Cancelations must be received by January 12, 2026, to be eligible for a refund. 

Program

Click here to download the full agenda, including sessions and speakers.

Updated 10-31-2025 – Session offerings or specific speakers may be subject to change

Monday, January 26 – Wednesday, January 28

• January 26, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.                       
• January 27, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• January 28, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

General Sessions

• Opportunities & Risks in the Coming Economy, Arlan Suderman, StoneX Financial, Inc.
• Managing Weather Risks in 2026, Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Agronomy
• AI In Agriculture – Seize the Momentum, Jennifer Coleman, The Directions Group
• Sustainability – Where Are We Heading?, Lisa Woodke, Star of the West

Agronomy

• Biostimulants, Marli Favorettom University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Top of Your Game: Sales Tips for Today’s Producers, Speaker TBA
• Soil Borne Pathogens, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, The Ohio State University
• Data Imagery for Plant Disease Detection and Management, Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois
• Staying Ahead of Corn and Soybean Foliar Diseases: Tools, Trends, and What to Expect, Darcy Telenko, Purdue University
• Red Crown Rot Panel, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, OSU; Boris Camiletti, Univ. of Illinois; and Darcy Telenko, Purdue University 
• Fertilizer Market Outlook, Jason Newton, Nutrien
• Regulatory Headwinds, Speaker TBA
• Global Input Supplies, Speaker TBA
• Conflict Resolution & Dealing with Stress, David Marrison, The Ohio State University Extension
• FRST Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool, Nathan Slaton, University of Arkansas

Grain & Feed

• Ohio Grain Market Outlook, Nick Fitzgerald, Orchard Point Commodities
• Transportation Logistics Impact Upon Ohio Grain Markets, Bailey Elchinger, StoneX Financial Inc.
• Bio Market Fuels, Randy Besecker, Lois Dreyfus Company
• Livestock Market Outlook, Jon White, United Producers, Inc.
• Livestock Health Outlook, A Panel Discussion
• Vomitoxin Research and Outlook, Jason Hartschuh, The Ohio State University
• Working With Producers, Ryan Walsh, Commodity & Ingredient Hedging

Safety & Risk Management

• Endangered Species Act – impact of product label changes, Stephanie Pizzoferrato, Crop Life America
• Ohio Department of Agriculture Updates, Daniel Kenny and Greg Minor, Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Drone Risk and Liability Considerations When Working With Subcontractors, Speaker TBA
• Safety and Risk Management for 2026 – New Trends, OSHA Enforcement Priorities, and More, Ohio Risk Coordinators Group

Accommodations – NEW LOCATION!

The 2026 OABA Industry Conference will be hosted at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel – 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43219.

Hotel rooms are available Monday, January 26 through Wednesday, January 28. 

Click here to reserve your hotel room with our group rate. 

The link will be bookable until January 9, 2026, or until the block sells out – whichever comes first.

If you prefer to call in and book your room, you may do so by calling (614) 414-5000 and providing the 2026 group code of 968.

Sponsors

Click here for registration, sponsorship and exhibitors.

We know you are looking for innovative new ways to reach the industry and the 2026 Industry Conference is well-equipped to connect you with decision-makers. Whether your company is looking to fill the top-tier Premier Sponsor or to engage with participants as an Exhibitor Sponsor, there are options to fit every budget and need. Details on each sponsor level are available below.  Click here for additional sponsorship information.

Premier Sponsor - $7,500

• Promoted throughout conference as premier sponsor
• Premier conference sponsor co-branding on conference collateral
• Two free conference registrations
• One complimentary exhibitor booth with extra large space
• Optional 2-3 minute company overview at start of each general session (in-person or pre-recorded video)
• Featured sponsor on app homepage
• Sponsored social media posts 
• Company profile page on event app

Conference Plus Sponsor - $3,500

• Promoted throughout conference as sponsor
• One free conference registration
• One complimentary exhibitor booth
• Optional 2-3 minute company overview at start of general session (in-person or pre-recorded video)
• Featured sponsor on app sponsor page
• Sponsored social media posts
• Company profile page on event app
• Company logo on app session page

Conference Sponsor - $2,000

• Promoted throughout conference as sponsor
• Featured sponsor on app sponsor page
• Sponsored social media posts 
• Company profile page on event app

Reception Sponsor - $1,500

• Promoted at Welcome & Industry Receptions
• Company profile page on the event app

Breakfast Sponsor - $1,000

• Promoted at Conference Breakfasts
• Company profile page on event app

Breakout Session Sponsor - $1,200 

• Optional 2-3 minute company overview at start of breakout session (in-person or pre-recorded video)
• Company logo on app session page
• Company profile page on event app

Exhibitor Sponsor - $1,000 (member) or $1,500 (non-member)

• One exhibitor booth
• One free conference registration
• Company profile page on event app

Lanyard Sponsor - $1,000 - SOLD OUT

• Logo on attendee lanyards, provided by company
• Company profile page on event app

Sponsorship commitments must be confirmed by December 20, 2025 to guarantee inclusion in event promotional materials.