SCHEDULE
Monday, December 4
The Ohio Construction Industry Exhibition, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
| Industry Track | Issues Track | Safety/Labor Track | |
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| 9am – 10:15am | Build America | Davis Bacon Buy America Update | OSHA Regulation |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Break | Break | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:45am | AASHTO Project Q&A | Protecting Your Bottom Line | Labor Relations Division Meeting |
| noon – 2pm | Lunch | ||
| 2pm – 3pm | Keynote Speaker: Misha Nikulin | ||
 “The Future of AI in the Construction Industry”
From improving project planning and quality control to increasing efficiency and enhancing safety on your jobsite, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing and will continue to change the heavy/highway construction industry. Whether your company is currently benefitting from or preparing to test the waters of this new technology, Deloitte Consulting LLP Managing Director Misha Nikulin will provide insight on “The Future of AI in the Construction Industry.” |
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| 3pm – 4pm | Ohio Department of Transportation Update | ||
| 4pm – 5pm | New Member Mixer * By Invitation Only |
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| 5pm – 7pm | Associate Sponsored Reception/Networking & Casino Night | ||
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, CURRENT & PAST FUTURE LEADERS FORUM PARTICIPANTS
| 8am – 9am | Breakfast/A.I. Panel Discussion |
| 7:15 p.m. | Future Leaders Forum Dinner * By Invitation Only |
Tuesday, December 5
Join the recognition and celebration of OCA members and Ohio’s heavy/highway industry.
| 7:45am – 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | 106th OCA Annual Business Meeting |
| The 106th OCA Annual Business Meeting will be highlighted by AGC of America CEO Steve Sandherr, who will share his perspectives on the national state of the industry, and the comments of 2023 OCA Chairperson Meg Rietschlin. | |
| 9:45am – 10:45am | Annual Awards |
| The Annual Awards event showcases OCA’s long-time members, 2023 Chapter Chairpersons, Chapter of the Year, Annual Safety Awards winners and Past Presidents Service, Distinguished Service and Hall of Fame awards recipients.
…AND more. |
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Conference Registration Fee:
by November 10: $400 per member, *$600 per non-member;
after November 10: $600 per member, *$650 per non-member
*If an attendee becomes an OCA member within 30 days of this conference, the difference between the member and non-member registration cost will be refunded.
Exhibitors Fee:
Easton Foyer $650 ($750 non-members) before November 10
Exhibitors Hall $600 ($700 non-members) before November 10
(Registration on or before November 30 includes admittance for two people to all December 4th activities)
For more information and to register online for the OCA Winter Conference, go to www.ohiocontractors.org and log-in to your account, or call Dave Rule at 1.800.229.1388 or 614.488.0724.
Hotel Reservations:
Hilton Columbus Easton (614) 414-5000; or
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/cmhchhf-oca-d16f8f26- 7106-4650-8eb0-7f2f2c88eca7/
Reservation Code: OCA
OCA group discount available until block of rooms is fully reserved, or by Thursday, November 2.
Nearby hotels – Courtyard Columbus Easton (614) 416-8000; Residence Inn Columbus Easton (614) 414-1000
A must-see for 2023 Winter Conference attendees:
The Ohio Construction Industry Exhibition
Date: Monday, December 4
Time: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Columbus at Easton
OCA Winter Conference attendees will benefit from this year’s extended hours of The Ohio Construction Industry Exhibition to explore the wares and services of 85 expected exhibitors. Centrally located among Winter Conference activities at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, attendees will have ample opportunities to learn from exhibitors about the latest resources available.