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# Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference & Trade Show 2026 (Hilton Columbus at Easton): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/opa-annual-conference-trade-show
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/opa-annual-conference-trade-show/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/opa-annual-conference-trade-show/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/opa-annual-conference-trade-show/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/opa-annual-conference-trade-show/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/opa-annual-conference-trade-show/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/hilton-columbus-at-easton-columbus-oh

- **Dates:** Apr 17–19, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hilton Columbus at Easton (https://conventions.com/venues/hilton-columbus-at-easton-columbus-oh)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official OPA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/opa-annual-conference-trade-show

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference & Trade Show brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences to Hilton Columbus at Easton in Columbus, OH (Apr 17–19, 2026). The OPA Annual Conference is a recurring staple at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, utilizing the full 30,000 sq ft of meeting space for over 600 attendees and 50+ exhibitors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Cardinal Health, McKesson, Pharmacists Mutual, ScriptPro.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Cardinal Health** (cardinalhealth.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #201
- **McKesson** (mckesson.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #104
- **Pharmacists Mutual** (phmic.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **ScriptPro** (scriptpro.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #412

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Healthcare & Medical Executive Outlook • Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Cardinal Health** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #201) — Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **McKesson** (Gold (Booth #104) — Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Pharmacists Mutual** (Silver (Booth #305) — Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **ScriptPro** (Exhibitor (Booth #412) — Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton Columbus Downtown** (undefined) — ~$365/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Columbus** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Columbus at Easton** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$206/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 89 E Nationwide Blvd · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (569 N High St) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$) — 6-min walk (1827 Olentangy River Rd) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **FYR Short North** (Restaurant, $$$) — 7-min walk / cab (404 N High St) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference & Trade Show in Columbus?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference & Trade Show (Hilton Columbus at Easton, Columbus) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Columbus EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hilton Columbus at Easton for Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference & Trade Show?
Hilton Columbus at Easton is surrounded by 1,978+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton Columbus Downtown. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Columbus is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.