GOPC, along with a number of our partner organizations, are hosting conferences this spring across Ohio which will offer attendees unique opportunities to learn, network, and create opportunities for growth. Below is a list of conferences that GOPC is planning to attend.

If you know of other events taking place this spring, please let us know so we can update this list.

2024 Ohio Brownfield Conference

May 7, 2024 - OCLC Conference Center, Dublin, Ohio | Early Bird Registration $150

Greater Ohio Policy Center, in partnership with the Ohio EPA, is excited to announce that registration for the 2024 Ohio Brownfields Conference is now open!

The full conference schedule, including panels and training opportunities, will be announced shortly.

The conference will include an exhibitor hall for participants to connect and network with remediation and redevelopment professionals. Participants will have learning opportunities through panels and training, with topics such as: brownfield funding opportunities, remediation and redevelopment case studies, and community planning to redevelop brownfields.

Early bird registration is now open through mid-March, so register today to lock in the discounted rate. 

Click here to learn more about the conference, and visit the Ohio Brownfields website to receive updates as additional conference information becomes available. 

2024 Ohio Land Bank Conference

April 24-26, 2024 - John S. Knight Center, Akron, Ohio | Early Bird Registration $225

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Ohio Land Bank Conference! This 2.5-day conference will present an exciting opportunity for professionals, partners and stakeholders invested in land banking and community revitalization. This year, the conference promises a comprehensive agenda, offering insights into land banking, housing, brownfield remediation, and much more. Early Bird Registration will be available through Feb. 1, offering discounts, with full conference registration at $225, saving attendees $50!

The conference will be April 24 – April 26 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, Ohio. Attendees can enjoy the ease of access and ample parking, dining and nightlife options. For those traveling, specially negotiated hotel rates are under the “Ohio Land Bank”; block, ensuring a comfortable stay at three nearby hotels. General registration will be open until April 8, 2024, and a late registration fee will be applied thereafter. Register early to make the most of the savings and secure your spot at this much anticipated event.

CNU32 | 2024 Congress of New Urbanism Conference

May 15-18, 2024 - Hilton Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio | Early Bird Registration $500 (Member) $800 (Non-Member)

The Congress for the New Urbanism will host CNU 32 on May 15-18 2024. CNU 32 in Cincinnati will be a celebration of great places, regional diversity, and the deep history of opportunity in the Queen City of the West. The annual Congress is an international gathering of CNU's multidisciplinary cohort, but it is also a core programmatic effort of CNU, providing an opportunity for attendees to convene, to educate, and to collaborate in service of a world where cities, towns, and neighborhoods are intentionally designed to foster community, preserve the natural environment, and improve the lives of all people. 

Strong Towns National Gathering

May 14-15, 2024 - Hilton Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio

You get fired up by the stories and issues you encounter at Strong Towns. But we understand it’s not always clear what to do next. The work of making your neighborhood stronger can often feel lonely, slow, and even discouraging. But you don’t have to stay stuck in that feeling. Effective advocates don’t operate on their own.
That’s why we’re excited to team up with the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) for our second Strong Towns National Gathering, to be held the day before CNU’s annual Congress begins. Come for the Strong Towns Gathering and stay for CNU (with a discounted ticket price)—or just drop in for our Gathering.

Let us introduce you to your allies and kindred spirits from across the country. Like last year’s event, the Gathering will include inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, and lots of opportunities to meet fellow advocates. And we’re taking the lessons we learned from the 2023 Gathering to make 2024 even better, with more interactive activities, walking tours, and time to connect.

View the agenda and speaker list from the 2023 Gathering to get a feel for the event. Expect announcements about our 2024 speakers in early 2024.