ONA Convention

Hyatt Regency, Columbus | October 20-22, 2025


The ONA Convention is the premier event for ONA members and Ohio's nursing leaders to shape the future of nursing and healthcare in Ohio. At Convention, attendees enjoy high-level and relevant continuing education, vote for association leaders, and solidify the structure and vision for our association. 


ATTENTION DELEGATES

 

The 2025 Convention is right around the corner! Here are the three important assignments to complete prior to your arrival at convention.

1. Register for convention. Registration is open

REGISTER FOR CONVENTION HERE


2. Book your hotel. ONA has secured a room block so you may book your room at the discounted price. 

Hyatt Regency, Columbus
350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

3. Register for the following pre-convention webinar presentations: Bylaws, Finance, and Resolutions Proposals.
You must register in order to attend the presentations. Registration for these presentations will open after convention registration opens.

For event questions, email DDowden@ohnurses.org

For convention registration questions, email BTurner@ohnurses.org

 

 

 

   

   

2025 Convention Agenda

Monday, October 20

10:30 am

Registration Opens-Franklin Foyer

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12:00pm-12:45pm

Lunch-Union Ballroom

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1:00pm-5:30pm

House of Delegates-Franklin Ballroom

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5:30pm-6:15pm

Break-Exhibit Hall and Silent Auction-Franklin and Union Foyer

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6:30pm-9:00pm

Awards Dinner-Union Ballroom

Tuesday, October 21

7:30am-8:45am

Breakfast & Hall of Candidates-Union Ballroom

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9:00am-11:30am

House of Delegates-Franklin Ballroom

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11:45pm-12:45pm

Lunch-Union Ballroom

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1:00pm-5:45pm

House of Delegates-Franklin Ballroom

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1:00pm-8:00pm

Vote by Electronic Voting

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6:30pm-11:00pm

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres with Speaker followed by Member Party-Union Ballroom

Wednesday, October 22

8:00am-8:45am

Breakfast-Union Ballroom

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9:00am-12:00pm

House of Delegates-Union Ballroom

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12:00pm-12:45

Lunch-Franklin-In Back of Ballroom

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12:45pm-Open

House of Delegates-Franklin Ballroom

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Immediately After House of Delegates

New Board of Directors Meeting-Champaign Room

     

ONA Code of Conduct
It's imperative to remind everyone how important the ONA Code of Conduct is. We will be discussing sensitive topics during the House of Delegates where we will agree and disagree. With that in mind, it's vital that we remember to respect each other. For this reason, the following is a segment of the Code of Conduct. The ONA is a democratic organization that values open and vigorous discussion of the issues facing the ONA, our members, the nursing profession, working with people and the labor movement. This Code of Conduct is not intended to restrict free and open debate, but rather it's concerned with preventing unacceptable behavior. The ONA expects all participants in ONA activities, events or meetings to the conform to the following Code of Conduct: Respect others and their views, recognize and value individual differences, do not engage in aggressive bullying or intimidating behavior and do not engage in discriminatory or harassing behavior. 

     

2025 Convention Sponsors
2025 Convention Sponsors will be announced soon! Their contribution is vital to continue hosting our bi-yearly Convention.