How do I get myself and my staff registered?

Registration will open in June 2025.

Registration Fees

  • $399/OHCA provider or operator member
  • $529/OHCA provider or operator non-member
  • Vendors, reach out to rward@ohca.com about registration/participation
  • Other individuals, reach out to info@ohca.com for information about registration

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 Annual 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 23-24, 2025
Where: Oregon Convention Center (OCC)
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 Annual Convention is being held.

The event begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Registration opens the day before the event, September 22 between 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and will open on September 23 at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to ensure you have enough time to check-in/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 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.

Where do I find tech support onsite at the event?

Please find the tech support/Pacific Office Automation table near registration in Pre-Function D at the Oregon Convention Center.

If you need assistance logging in to the Annual Convention website, visit the OHCA registration desk for help resetting your password.

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.

What are the education tracks?

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

  • Activities/Life Enrichment
  • Fire and Life Safety
  • Health Services/Clinical
  • Hot Topics
  • Innovations
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Operational Best Practices
  • Person-Centered Care
  • Quality of Life
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Executives and Emerging Leaders

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?

Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
375 NE Holladay St., Portland, OR 97232
Located across the street from the Oregon Convention Center
Online reservation link coming soon
or call: 971-222-1234

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?

Yes! All attendees, including exhibitors and sponsors, are encouraged to join us for our all-attendee happy hour on September 23 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Spirit of ’77, across the street 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 24. 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 10, 2025.  Recipients will be notified by September 2, 2025.  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?

More information coming soon.

Exhibitor Specific Information

Trade Show Hours

  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-in times

Exhibitor Move-out time

  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; All exhibitors must be fully moved out by Tuesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m.

Attendee Lists

  • The pre-event attendee list will be sent to confirmed exhibitors and sponsors at least one week before the event. (Check your spam folder!)
  • The post-event attendee list will be sent to confirmed exhibitors and sponsors no later than 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 in June/July. Please look in your junk/spam folder.

Let Us Know Who is Coming – 2 Reps Included

Please send your representative names, titles, and emails to mwalter@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 attend and register for the event 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.

What is NOT included in your booth:

  • Booth carpet (please order directly through FERN, see above)
  • Electricity (please order through OCC (see above)