Student Schedule & Additional Information

ARRIVAL SCHEDULE


Suggested arrival is 8:00 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 sessions and lunch. Scholarships are available to attend conference at a price of $25.

 


STUDENT PRE-PLANNING


  • Meet with your instructor to let them know you are interested in attending the conference
  • Register through Microsoft Forms; Select your sessions, any meal needs or other; The link will be emailed to your Instructor.
  • Student and Educator Registrations Due by NOVEMBER 7, 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 for $25.

2025 Student Scholarship Application

 

Monday, November 24, 2025

8:00 AM 

Registration Opens
Regent Foyer

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Speed Chatting Opportunity with Hotel Industry Partners
Magnolia
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Interview Skills & Resume Development Session
Magnolia

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Easton Scavenger Hunt

11:00 AM

Grab Lunch

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Opening General Session
Easton Grand Ballroom

12:30 - 1:15 PM

Scenario Solving Exercises
Magnolia

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Concurrent Session
Women in Lodging: Unapologetically You: Creating Your Personal Brand
Presented by: Emily Penfold Dailey, PenDailey Consulting
Juniper

 

Concurrent Session
OHLA Emerging Professionals: The Art of Leading: Inspiring Followership
Presented by: Steve Woodward, Red Roof
Regent 1

 

Concurrent Session
From Bills to Ballots: Understanding Lawmaking, Industry Impacts, and Elections
Presented by:  Michael-lynn Evans, AP Consulting & Jacob Evans,  Lumpe Raber & Evans
Regent 3

2:30 - 3:15 PM

Exhibitor Break 

3:15 - 4:30 PM

Concurrent Session
Leading the Hard Talk: Practical Tools for Constructive Conflict
Presented by: Jenny Stotts, Ohio's Youth Ombudsman
Juniper

 

Concurrent Session
SALES TRACK: The Art of Negotiation
Presented by: Dawn Stewart, Greater Columbus Sports Commission
Regent 1

 

Concurrent Session
ULO TRACK: ULO Fireside Chat: Enhancing the Guest Journey Through Technology and Experience
Presented by: Jamey King, eviivo & Finn Fuller, HockingHills.com
Regent 3

4:30 PM

Depart from Hilton Easton