How do I get myself and my staff registered?

Please visit our main Convention webpage for more information and to register. 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 19-20, 2023
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 19, 2023.  Registration opens the day before the event, September 18 between 3:00 – 6:00 pm and will open on September 19 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.

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.

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.

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.

Is there a hotel block for this event?

Coming soon!

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 fluctuate and change.

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 mobile app or web browser, 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 the event app or your desktop, visit the Survey Magnet 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!

While we recommend you download the event app to make tracking easier, you do not need to have access to the app to use this program. It can easily be accessed on your desktop computer.  Your username and password to claim CEUs are the same credentials as your OHCA member portal login.

Is there a virtual option available for this event?

The 2023 OHCA Annual Convention will be held in-person only. We look forward to having our members meet and connect in person again!

How can I access session handouts?

There will be two ways to access, view, and print handouts for this event:

  • Download the OHCA Annual Convention mobile app on your mobile device approximately two weeks prior to the event. You can access the handouts via tablet and phone and take notes within the app handouts.
  • The Annual Convention app will also give access via laptop for you to access the handouts, download your notes, and print off handouts.

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
  • Memory care
  • Physical plant/maintenance
  • Quality improvement
  • Rules and regulations
  • Workforce development

What meals and activities are included with my registration?

Coffee will be available for all attendees on both mornings. Lunch in 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.

How do I purchase Awards Ceremony Luncheon tickets?

The OHCA award winners will be honored at the OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program on September 20. Tickets are required. Advance purchase is required.

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 8, 2023.  Recipients will be notified by August 31, 2023.  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 informaton coming soon!

Is there an evening event, like Fun Night?

Due to state and county recommendations regarding events, an OHCA-sanctioned evening event has not been scheduled.  We encourage attendees to take this opportunity to explore the amazing eateries and entertainment Portland has to offer. For restaurant and entertainment recommendations, please visit Travel Portland.

Exhibitor Specific Information

Move-in times:

Move-out time:

  • Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; All exhibitors must be fully moved out by Tuesday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Attendee Lists

  • The pre-event attendee list will be sent to confirmed exhibitors and sponsors on September 6.
  • The post-event attendee list will be sent to confirmed exhibitors and sponsors on September 27.

Electricity

You may order your electricity directly through the Oregon Convention Center. More details coming soon!

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 three 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.

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.

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, booth carpet, aisle carpet, 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