Trade Show Information

The Ohio Pharmacists Association invites you to be a part of its 134th Annual Conference and Trade Show. The 2012 Trade Show gives you the opportunity to strengthen business relationships, make new contacts and increase productivity. Don't miss out on one of the most well attended meetings of pharmacists and pharmacy decision-makers in the Midwest. For Trade Show Online Registration, CLICK HERE!

To view the application/contract and 2012 exhibit hall layout, click on the following link to download a printable registration form: Trade Show Application/Prospectus

There are three display options; Deluxe 10'x10' Booth - $1250, Premium 8'x10' Booth - $1175, or Standard 8'x10' Booth - $1100. (There is a 5% discount for multiple booths.) Fee includes: pipe and draping, identification sign, 6' skirted table, 2 chairs, 2 box lunches, Trade Show Directory company listing and description, post conference web and journal listing.

  • Booths are assigned on a first-come, first paid basis. Space cannot be confirmed until payment is received. Space is limited, so register early to insure your preferred space! There are three easy ways to register: by mail, by fax, or online.
  • Companies reserving space by February 6, 2012 will be listed, along with their company description, in the March issue of Ohio Pharmacist journal. Your company will also be promoted on our web page. Companies registering before March 17, 2012 will also be recognized in our Trade Show Directory and in our June post-conference issue of the journal.
  • Over 1100 pharmacists and pharmacy students attended the 2011 Conference. Pharmacists came from all aspects of the pharmacy industry, including future pharmacists from the state's seven colleges of pharmacy.
  • Previous exhibitors include wholesalers, manufacturers, temporary staffing agencies, computer vendors, and other ancillary service companies.
  • There will be no concurrent programming during Trade Show hours. Trade Show hours are Friday 4:10-6:00 p.m. and will include a cash bar and snacks. Saturday hours are 11:15-1:30 p.m. and includes lunch, served in the exhibit hall.
  • Exhibitors are welcome and encouraged to attend our social events on Friday and Saturday evenings. This is a great opportunity to spend time with pharmacists in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Detailed information about these specific events will follow at a later date. 
  • Hotel Information for the Annual Conference and special conference rates are available. Book early.
  • Many valuable sponsorship opportunities are available! Opportunities include educational grants and/or special events during the Conference. Exclusive or shared sponsorships are available. We will work with you to design a package that makes the best use of your available funds and provides the maximum exposure for your company.
  • Expand your exposure: Advertise with OPA! OPA offers two advertising venues for your company: our monthly journal the Ohio Pharmacist, with a circulation of over 3,000 and our website with an average of over 50,000 hits monthly. For a rate sheet call the OPA office or download the information from our website at Advertising/Sponsorships.
  • The door prize drawing, which is held on the last day of the Trade Show, offers another opportunity to recognize contributing exhibitors. The Exhibit Hall fills with attendees hoping to win prizes. We encourage all exhibitors to donate gifts for the drawing. Please send your gift, by March 27, 2012, to the OPA office, 2674 Federated Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43235. Please attach a business card to your gifts so that we can recognize your company during the Trade Show and in the Ohio Pharmacist journal.

The official exhibit hall decorator is the George Fern Company with Lynn Garvin as the show representative.

For Trade Show Online Registration, CLICK HERE!