Exhibitor Show Information

*** EXHIBITOR NEWS ***

• Advertise in upcoming issues ODA Today, to promote your participation and make sure attendees look for your booth at the meeting! See Place an Ad for details and a link to submit your ad request.
• The ODA does not work with third parties to provide hotel reservations or mailing list services. Please do not engage with such companies if they contact you. See the information at the bottom of this page for hotel details and to request a FREE pre-show mailing list.
• Exhibits Only Passes are available to any dental team member who is not planning to attend courses or other Annual Session events but would like to visit the Exhibit Hall. The pass is available to attendees as part of the registration process, and does not include any other benefits that registered attendees enjoy. Passes are available for one day only during the meeting, and all passes are FREE on Saturday.
  
• Watch this space for more show updates!

Show Schedule

Wednesday, Sept 24     8:00 a.m. –  5:00 p.m.     Move in   
Heavy items requiring carts/dollies must be moved in by 5:00pm

Thursday, Sept 25          8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.    Set up
Only hand-carried items are permitted

Thursday, Sept 25        12:00 p.m. –  6:00 p.m.    Hall Open
Friday, Sept 26               9:00 a.m. –  6:00 p.m.    Hall Open
Saturday, Sept 27           9:00 a.m. –  2:00 p.m.    Hall Open

Saturday, Sept 27           2:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.    Tear down

Facility Information

Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Exhibit Hall B

Services available for purchase from the GCCC include (order here):
electricity – plumbing – internet – catering – cleaning

Visit the GCCC website to review food & beverage options near the Exhibit Hall. Concessions are also available inside the hall.

Follow the links below for more information.

Advance Shipping Info / Event Site Shipping Info (coming soon)
Reserve parking in advance (available in July)
Directions & Parking information
Facility Map

Sponsorship Packages Now Available!

Check out the new sponsorship packages available to confirmed exhibitors, which include features such as:  one-time ad placement in ODA Today, upgraded company profile on our online floorplan, lead retrieval system, tickets to the Callahan Celebration of Excellence and more!
Download the Sponsorship Packages form for more details.

Stand-alone sponsorships for the “Hops & Shops” and “Dark Roast and Donuts” events are also available.
See Exhibit Hall Sponsorships for more details.

Contact Amy Szmania for more information.

Featured Exhibit Hall Events

Passport to Flavor
Thursday, September 25, 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on Diversity and Inclusion, food experiences from different regions around the world, representing the heritage of ODA members, will be featured throughout the Exhibit Hall.

Hops & Shops
Friday, September 26, 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Kegs of Ohio craft beers will be placed in various stations throughout the Exhibit Hall, featuring free pours for attendees. Enjoy bar-friendly appetizers as well. Cash bars will be available throughout the hall for other beverage purchases.

Enhance your experience at this event! Stations serving snacks, desserts, appetizers, or drinks are available for sponsorship. Choose from stations such as:

• Beer station (local IPAs)
• Sweet & Salty Pretzel Station
• Wing Toss Station
• Potato Shaker Station

Sponsorship includes signage with company logo at food/drink station. Most beer stations can be positioned inside or close to your booth!
Contact amy@oda.org for more information about available options and to reserve your sponsorship.

Dark Roast and Donuts
Saturday, September 27, 9:00 a.m.
Start off the morning the right way! Enjoy coffee and donuts in the Exhibit Hall along with attendees.
This event is also available for sponsorship! Includes company name on signage and in other event promotions. Please contact amy@oda.org for details.

FREE lunch!
Saturday, September 27, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Enjoy lunch in the Exhibit Hall on us!  Vouchers for hall concessions will be provided to all attendees and exhibitors.

Exhibit Hall Prize Drawings

Attendees have the chance to win a $500 VISA gift card each day, simply by making purchases in the Exhibit Hall!

To enter, attendees upload purchase receipts to the official Annual Session mobile app, which will automatically tally the amount purchased each day, and the app will award entries for the daily prize drawing according to the total amount purchased.

For example, if the total spent for one day is less than $500, one entry is awarded; if $500-$999 is spent, two entries are awarded, and so on.  Prize winners will be announced at the end of Exhibit Hall Hours each day.

TL;DR:  the more your customers spend, the more chances they have to win!

Attendees will also have the opportunity to win gift cards each day by visiting specific areas in the Exhibit Hall and scanning a QR code, “scavenger hunt” style.

Nearby Restaurants & Bars

Many options are available within a short drive (or even a quick walk) from the Convention Center.

Downtown Area
Arena District
German Village & Brewery District
Short North Arts District

Check out these fun experiences for your team!

Trolley Pub
Dueling Axes
Escape Room USA

Official Show Vendors

Fern Exposition & Events – general services contractor

Login credentials for the online service kit will be sent via email by Fern Expo on May 20 or upon receipt of your contract thereafter. Information from all vendors listed below is included in the service kit.

Markey’s Rental & Staging – audio/visual services

Levy Restaurants – official caterer for Greater Columbus Convention Center

Eleventh & Gather – registration and lead retrieval services (download order form) (online ordering coming soon)

Staff Badge Registration

Please review these instructions before registering your staff.

Online registration will be available June 1. A link will be posted here when available, and watch your inbox for login information.