2027 OFDA Convention - Exhibitor and Sponsor Application

EXHIBITING INFORMATION

Please complete your Exhibit Space application by January 15, 2027 in order to be considered for the initial booth assignment process.
Dates and Location:
The 147th OFDA Convention and Exhibition will be held April 27-29, 2027 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.
Exhibit/Hotel Facilities:
The Hilton Columbus at Easton is in the heart of Easton Town Center’s shopping, dining and entertainment, and is 10 minutes from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Please visit hiltoncolumbus.com
or eastontowncenter.com for more information. OFDA's group rate is $204 plus tax.
Exhibit Set-Up Times*:
Exhibitors can set up on Monday or Tuesday. Please note specific times on each day.
MondayApril 262:00- 5:00 PM
TuesdayApril 27Booths in the Regent Foyer 8:00 - 10:00 AM. Booths in the Easton Grand Ballroom and Easton Foyer, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*set-up times subject to change.
Exhibit Hours*
TuesdayApril 274:00 – 6:30 PM
WednesdayApril 283:00 – 5:30 PM
Additional face time with attendees during the exhibitor sponsored buffet lunch on the exhibit floor on Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
ThursdayApril 2910:15 – 11:45 AM
*exhibit hours subject to change.
All Booths Include (excluding tabletops):
Carpeted area, pipe and drape, one sign on the top of the backdrop with your company name printed. Table, chairs, electric, are NOT included. You can bring your own table and chairs or order through Fern Expo. Electric is ordered through Encore. More details about ordering through Fern Expo and Encore will be provided once booth assignments are completed. Meals (breakfasts, lunches, receptions) for exhibitors are included in the booth registration.
Tabletop Booth Space Includes:
Carpeted area, pipe and drape, one sign on the top of the backdrop with your company name printed, one 6' by 2' skirted table, and one chair. Vendors can bring an additional chair or order through Fern Expo. Electric is NOT included but can be ordered through Encore. More details about ordering through Fern Expo and Encore will be provided once booth assignments are completed. Meals (breakfasts, lunches, receptions) for exhibitors are included in the booth registration.
Vehicle Display:
All vehicles on display will be located outside in the Hilton parking lot to the left of the Regent Foyer. Companies who will be displaying cars are also required to purchase a 8x10 booth inside the Hilton.
Fern Expo:
The official decorator is Fern Expo. Upon assignment of your booth, you will receive an email from Fern Expo with instructions for the exhibition.
Electric:
Electric for your display area can be purchased through Encore. OFDA will provide more details upon assignment of your booth.
Booth Assignment Process:
The OFDA convention floor committee will be assigning booth space in accordance with the established cumulative Point System and OFDA Preferred Partner status. OFDA has tracked points for companies based on their prior exhibiting at convention, sponsorships, and advertising. If booth spaces are still available after January 15, contracts received after that date will be assigned space based on the date they were received regardless of cumulative point status.
Your exhibitor application does not confirm that you are an exhibitor. If we are able to accommodate you as an exhibitor, you will be contacted with your booth number after the OFDA convention floor committee meets to assign booth space in early February. We advise you to wait to make travel plans, etc. until you receive your booth assignment confirmation. If we are unable to assign you a booth space you will receive a full refund of the amount you paid.
Application Date

Exhibitor's On-site Authorized Representative

Company Name
First Name
Last Name
On-site Rep Email
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Website URL

Please supply name of person and email address to receive exhibitor set-up materials (if different than name above):
First Name
Last Name
Email
If your application has been approved for booth space in early February, you will be able to register additional attendees for your booth via a separate registration process.

Exhibit Space and Fee Schedule

CLICK HERE to View Exhibit Hall Floor Plan (on page 2)
Display SizePrice# of Badges
6' Tabletop$8501 complimentary badge
6’ x 10’ Booth$1,0002 complimentary badges
8’ x 10’ Booth$1,1152 complimentary badges
8’ x 12’ Booth$1,1652 complimentary badges
8’ x 14’ Booth$1,2253 complimentary badges
8’ x 15’ Booth$1,3253 complimentary badges
8’ x 20’ Booth$1,6503 complimentary badges
10’ x 16’ Booth SOLD OUT$1,6503 complimentary badges
13’ x 15’ Booth$1,9703 complimentary badges
16’ x 23’ Booth SOLD OUT$2,28254 complimentary badges
Vehicle(s) will be located in outside parking lot to left of Regent Foyer$600 per vehicle and $1,115 for a booth1 complimentary badge per vehicle
Please Note: Only one booth is allowed per exhibitor. If you would like to purchase additional badges for booth participants, that information will be sent to you following the booth assignment process.

Booth Selection

Please choose your Exhibit Space below (based on the available booths in the link above):
Exhibit Space

Please choose your preferred booth number (based on the available booths in the image above):
Booth Choice 1
Booth Choice 2
Booth Choice 3

Booth Location:
Please locate my booth:
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Brief description of your Company/Merchandise - please limit to 300 character max
Scavenger Hunt Game in Exhibit Hall
Back by popular demand! Your participation in the scavenger hunt includes your booth in the game, giving attendees a reason to visit, interact with your team, and engage in a fun experience on the exhibit floor. Participation is not required but highly encouraged. Exhibitor participation is $100 per booth, which supports the OFDA Funeral Education Foundation, funding continuing education, scholarships, and professional development for funeral service professionals in Ohio. If you register, more details will be sent closer to convention.

Rules & Regulations Governing Exhibits

Please indicate below that you have read and agree to Rules and Regulations:
CLICK HERE to View Rules & Regulations
I agree to Rules & Regulations
In accordance with the rules and regulations governing the Ohio Funeral Directors Association Exhibition in Columbus, Ohio, the undersigned hereby makes application for exhibit space and must pay by credit card or select the pay with check option for all of the charges. Application must be completed online by January 15, 2027 to be included in the initial booth assignment process. If booth spaces are still available after January 15, 2027, contracts received after that date will be assigned space based on the date they were received regardless of cumulative point status. Your application does NOT confirm that you are an exhibitor. Exhibitors will be assigned space in accordance with the established cumulative point system and OFDA Preferred Partner status. If we are unable to assign space in accordance with your preferences, an attempt will be made to assign comparable space in the same general location. Requests for deposit invoices will not be accepted.

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

CLICK HERE to View Sponsorship Level Benefits
Sponsorships are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorship does not include the cost of a booth at convention. Companies that commit to and pay for a sponsorship by January 15, 2027 will have corresponding points applied to their total points for exhibit booth assignment purposes for the 2027 OFDA convention exhibit hall and will be included in all 2027 marketing materials.
Please choose your 2027 OFDA Sponsorship level below:

PAYMENT

Submit payment by check to help OFDA reduce credit card processing fees. Please send check made payable to OFDA to:
OFDA
2501 North Star Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221

QUESTIONS

Please direct any exhibitor or sponsor questions to Colin Evans, colin@ofdaonline.org or 614-486-5339.
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