2026 ORBA Summit RFP

The 2026 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit will be held October 14-16, 2026, at the Columbus Convention Center, Pod C. Please note that October 15 is the main day for all presentation types and tabling, while field trips will happen on October 14 and 16. We are excited to bring together advocates, professionals, and water leaders of all kinds together to learn, plan, and build a diverse identity across our important river basin.

Have a presentation you want to give? A workshop you'd like to facilitate? A panel that brings together speakers to discuss key issues? A research talk or poster presentation? Tell us your idea! We will be collecting submissions until August 10 and all proposals will be notified of their status by August 31. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Chris Lorentz (lorentzc@thomasmore.edu). Stay tuned for other Summit updates updates by checking ohioriverbasinalliance.org/summit.

Please note that all presenters, field trip hosts, and exhibitors must register for the Summit. Click here to register.

*You may submit more than one proposal idea. Please fill out the form one time per idea.

Presenter, Exhibitor, or Host Name

First NameLast Name

Presenter, Exhibitor, or Host Emai

example@example.com

Presenter, Exhibitor, or Host Organization / Affiliation

Presenter, Exhibitor, or Host Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Additional Presenter Names (if any)

Additional Presenter Affiliations (if any)

Session Type

For what type of organization are you proposing to set up a table and exhibit?

Tabling Organization Name

Tabling Organization Website

Proposed Title (for your poster, panel, workshop, presentation, other)

Presentation Abstract or Description (limit 200 words)

Any further information, comments, or questions?

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Chris Lorentz (lorentzc@thomasmore.edu).