How do I get myself and my staff registered?

Registration will be available beginning June 2024. Pricing information coming soon

To register a group: From the event page, click “Register”. A pop-up will appear.  Select “Register a Group.” Select the individuals from your organization that you would like to register, and continue the registration process.

You may log into your convention registration anytime to add or change your registrations. If you have questions or run into challenges please contact OHCA at education@ohca.com or 503-726-5260 .

When and where is this event?

Dates: September 17-18, 2024
Where: Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
(Near Exhibit Hall D)

The OCC offers directional screens throughout the building directing you to where the convention is being held.

The event begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.  Registration opens the day before the event, September 16 between 3:00 – 6:00 pm and will open on September 17 at 7:30 am. Please arrive between 7:30 am and 8:30 am to ensure you have enough time to register before the keynote presentation begins.

Getting There

The Oregon Convention Center is accessible by car, TriMet MAX light rail, bus, and Uber/Lyft. Parking is available at the Oregon Convention Center for a fee. There are also several privately-operated parking garages and metered parking spaces within three blocks of the Oregon Convention Center. For more information about transportation, please visit the Oregon Convention Center website.

Drop off Accessibility

If you have mobility considerations, please consider being dropped off at the Oregon Convention Center bus turnout located on MLK Jr. Blvd. near NE Lloyd Blvd. This will give you close access to the south end of the building, where the OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show will be taking place.

Designated Entry 

To enter the Oregon Convention Center from the street level, please enter through the MLK Lobby entrance.  The parking garage will continue to serve as an additional entry point for attendees parking at the center. Additionally, signage will be placed on non-entry doors as well as external wayfinding.

OCC Is Going Cashless 

In an effort to enable lines to move more swiftly, OCC cafes and the parking garage have transitioned to a cashless environment. Reverse ATMs are available in Pre-function B and South Ginko entrance near existing ATMs. These Reverse ATMs are designed to receive cash and exchange it for a Visa card of equal value, completely anonymous and fee-free.

Do I need to be vaccinated to attend this event?

Review the OHCA Event Safety Protocols here.

Is WiFi available at the event?

YES! Complimentary WiFi is available for all OHCA participants in common areas at the event. Access codes and instructions will be available in the event program and onsite.

What should I wear?

There is no official dress code for the OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show, however, we encourage people to dress comfortably in business casual attire. Please dress in layers as the temperature in the meeting rooms fluctuates and changes.

Is there a virtual option available for this event?

The 2024 OHCA Annual Convention will be held in-person only. We look forward to having our members meet and connect in person again!

What are the education tracks?

Education tracks are the categories for educational sessions with complimentary content.

  • Clinical
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Executive and Emerging Leaders
  • Leadership
  • Life Enrichment/Quality of Life
  • Marketing
  • Memory Care
  • Physical Plant/Maintenance
  • Quality Improvement
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Workforce Development

How can I access session handouts?

Visit the OHCA Annual Convention event website approximately two weeks prior to the event. You can access the handouts via desktop, tablet, and phone.

Is there a hotel block for this event?

A hotel room block will be available at the Hyatt Regency Portland. Online reservation link coming soon!

When will I get my CEUs after the event?

Attendees can individually track their own continuing education units (CEUs) at the OHCA Annual Convention. Through the event website, attendees will easily be able to track CEUs earned, complete online evaluation forms, and print a transcript of sessions attended. To collect CEUs:

  • Step 1: During each session you attend, RECORD the unique CEU code word announced and displayed for that session. A template is provided in the event program to make recording and remembering your codes easy!
  • Step 2: Through your desktop computer or mobile device, visit the event website (through a link OHCA provides), ENTER the CEU code, and EVALUATE each session you attended.
  • Step 3: Once you’ve completed the steps for each session you attend, DOWNLOAD AND PRINT your CEU form!

Your username and password to claim CEUs are the same credentials as your OHCA member portal login.

What meals and activities are included with my registration?

Coffee will be available for all attendees on both mornings. Lunch at the trade show on the first day is included with your registration.

The Awards Ceremony Luncheon on the second day of the conference is available for an additional fee.

In addition, there is a Portland Roasters coffee shop located inside the Oregon Convention Center which offers a variety of coffee and snacks for purchase. The Oregon Convention Center is also within walking distance of many convenient coffee shops and restaurants.

A note about special dietary needs: OHCA and the Oregon Convention Center are happy to accommodate any special dietary needs. Please inform OHCA of your special dietary needs through the online registration system, or by emailing mking@ohca.com at least two weeks prior to the event for planning purposes. At the event, an OHCA staff member or volunteer can connect you with the server who will help in providing the appropriate meal for you.

Is there an evening event, like Fun Night?

Yes! All attendees, including exhibitors and sponsors, are encouraged to join us for our all-attendee happy hour on September 17 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Spirit of 77, right across from the event venue. OHCA will provide complimentary drinks and appetizers at this event. There are no activities planned following the happy hour.

How do I purchase Awards Ceremony Luncheon tickets?

The OHCA award winners will be honored at the OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program on September 18. Tickets are required. Advance purchase is recommended.

Price: $59/person

Ticket purchases may be made at the time of registration. If you need to purchase more than one ticket, please contact OHCA at info@ohca.com or by calling 503-726-5260.

I nominated someone for an award. When will I find out if they were selected?

Nominations for the OHCA Annual Convention awards programs are due by Sunday, August 4, 2024.  Recipients will be notified by September 2, 2024.  Those nominees not selected will receive a certificate of appreciation from OHCA for their hard work and dedication to the profession.  Nominators will be notified by email that their nominee was not selected in early September.

What if state surveyors arrive while I’m attending this event?

The Oregon Safety, Oversight and Quality (SOQ) unit survey teams have agreed that buildings that have at least one or more staff registered for the OHCA Annual Convention will not be surveyed during the Annual Convention dates, September 17-18, if they register by the following deadlines:

  • Assisted living and residential care facilities must register by August 25.
  • Nursing facilities must register by August 25.

Please note, this only applies to full surveys and initial revisits only and will not apply to complaint surveys with priority to immediately investigate.

This will not apply to buildings registered after the deadlines.

Exhibitor Specific Information

Move-in times

Move-out time

  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; All exhibitors must be fully moved out by Tuesday, September 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Attendee Lists

  • The pre-event attendee list will be sent to confirmed exhibitors and sponsors on September 4.
  • The post-event attendee list will be sent to confirmed exhibitors and sponsors on September 24.

Electricity/Cleaning/AV

You may order any needed electricity, cleaning services, or AV services directly through the Oregon Convention Center here.

Contact the Oregon Convention Center with any questions: https://www.oregoncc.org/en/staff.

Additional Services and Shipping

You may order additional services through our event decorator, FERN Expo. A link to ordering services will be emailed directly to you from Fern. Please look in your junk/spam folder.

Let Us Know Who is Coming 

Please send your representative names, titles, and emails to callen@ohca.com as soon as possible.

Confirmed exhibitors and sponsors may send up to two representatives per booth or sponsorship as a part of your booth/sponsorship purchase. Additional representatives are able to join at the full-priced member rate.

Education Attendance for Exhibitors/Sponsors

Exhibitors and sponsors may attend the educational sessions during this event.

View Event Exhibitor/Sponsor List, Including Your Booth Number

View all current exhibitors and sponsors and booth numbers here.

What is included with my exhibit booth?

Included in your booth is the following:

  • 10’ x 10’ booth space including pipe & drape, aisle carpet, 6 foot table, chair, and wastebasket.
  • Pre- and Post- event attendee list will be sent.
  • Includes two (2) lunches on the day of the trade show, awards lunch tickets may be purchased for an additional fee.