Student Schedule & Additional Information

ARRIVAL SCHEDULE


Suggested arrival is 8:30 a.m.

 

PARKING


  • Self-parking: $12.00 per day
  • Valet parking: $30.00
  • EV charging: Not available
  • Secured: Not available
  • Covered: Not available
  • In/Out privileges: Available

See additional parking information here


REGISTRATION INFORMATION


Student and Educator registration includes access to Monday’s education, inclusive of a student only session and lunch. Scholarships are available to attend conference no cost.*

 


STUDENT PRE-PLANNING


  • Meet with your instructor to let them know you are interested in attending the conference
  • Register through Survey Monkey; Select your sessions, any meal needs or other; The link will be emailed to your Instructor.
  • Enter Business Card information while registering (details below)
  • Student Registrations Due by NOVEMBER 14, 2025
  • Scholarship Forms Due by NOVEMBER 7, 2025
  • Bring copies of your resume


STUDENT AND EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIPS


Completed student scholarship forms, including an essay of no more than 500 words sharing why you would like to attend the OHLA Annual Conference and how you will prepare, must be received by November 7, 2025. Instructors will receive the scholarship form and return it to Amanda Peltier, amanda@ohla.org. Educators accompanying a group of students to the conference may also attend at no cost.

2025 Student Scholarship Application

 

Monday, November 24, 2025

8:00 AM 

Registration Opens

9:00 AM Hilton Columbus at Easton Facility Tour
For Attendees & Students
10:00 AM 

Return to Student Room

10:15 - 11:15 AM

Sharing Your Story and Job Search Strategies
This student session will provide tools and practice to create your own “30 Second Commercial,” to use in introducing yourself to a prospective employer. In addition, a panel of industry professionals will share their tips for a successful job search.

11:00 AM

Grab Lunch

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Opening General Session

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Organized Student Networking 
Students will have the opportunity to rotate to different tables and talk with lodging professionals in a variety of careers.

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Concurrent Session
WIL: Unapologetically You: Creating Your Personal Brand

 

Concurrent Session
Doing Less, Leading More: The Art of Letting Go

 

Concurrent Session
OHLA Public Policy

2:30 - 3:15 PM

Exhibitor Break 2

3:15 - 4:30 PM

Concurrent Session
Leading the Hard Talk: Practical Tools for Constructive Conflict

 

Concurrent Session
SALES TRACK: The Art of Negotiation

 

Concurrent Session
ULO TRACK: Fireside Track Enhancing the Guest Journey Through Technology and Experience

4:30 PM

Depart