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Exhibit
Ohio GFOA’s 38th Annual Conference and Membership Meeting
September 17-19, 2025
Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr., Columbus, OH 43219

As an exhibitor, you will be face-to-face with more than 500 public finance officers in Ohio including accountants, budget officers, elected officials, city managers, retirement system administrators, treasurers,
and other public management personnel. Ohio GFOA attendees are looking for the newest products in:

  • Banking                                                          
  • Computer Hardware and Software
  • Data Collection Systems
  • Engineering
  • Facility Management
  • Financial Management
  • Government Financing
  • Insurance
  • Risk Management
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • And much more

FEE
$1,100 per booth. After July 7th, the fee is $1,200. Each booth includes one (1) vendor luncheon ticket. 

SPECIFICATIONS
Booths will be assigned according to the date the application is received and sponsorship level.
Each booth will include the following:

  • Full day of exhibition time
  • One (1) complimentary vendor luncheon ticket
  • Single 6X8 table with two chairs
  • Listing in the conference mobile app
  • Complimentary list of names of conference attendees, following the conference
  • Opportunity to interact with Ohio GFOA members

FORMS
To request electricity, Internet, audio-visual needs, etc., please complete the Exhibitor Services Form and send it directly to the Hotel.
Click here for hotel shipping information/form.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
In addition to exhibiting, vendors will be able to register for the conference at a special rate of $230/members and $330/non-members.  The conference registration covers your admission to ALL conference sessions, ALL meal functions and ALL social events (excluding Welcome Reception). The registration will provide you with ample opportunity to mingle and meet conference attendees.  When the conference registration becomes available, you will be required to complete a registration form detailing each event you wish to attend.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Reserve Your Room Today!

Take advantage of the special conference rate of$199 per night (plus applicable taxes) for attendees.

  • Reservation Deadline: Thursday, August 28, 2025
  • After this date, rooms and rates will be subject to availability.

Don’t miss out—reserve your room today!

EXHIBIT LOCATION, DATES & TIMES
Location:  Grand Ballroom and Regent Ballroom Foyers - Hilton Columbus at Easton
Early Set-Up: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hours: Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:20 p.m. (Must be completely set up by 7:30 a.m.)
Tear Down: Thursday, September 18, 2025, beginning at 4:20 p.m. (We request that you not tear down early.)


*Door Prizes:  There will not be a gathering for vendor door prizes. Ohio GFOA will recognize each company at the Vendor Luncheon on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Kindly plan to send at least one representative to the luncheon for recognition.  Also, as part of this contract for space, you agree that no ‘booth gifts’, ‘take-aways’ or other ‘trinkets,’ which may be given for Annual Conference participants by representatives of your company, will have a value of greater than $25.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations for exhibit space and/or conference registration before Tuesday, September 2, 2025 will be charged a $50.00 service fee. No Refunds issued, for cancellations or no-shows, after September 2, 2025.

CONFIRMATION
Each applicant for exhibit space will receive confirmation of receipt of the application. All other arrangements, (i.e., rented equipment, electric, shipping, etc.) should be directed to the Hotel directly.


* Keep this Information Sheet for your records.

QUESTIONS
Please contact Kayla O’Shelski, Exhibit Coordinator, at (614) 221-1900 ext. 221, or email [email protected].  

Register Here