Exhibitors and Sponsors
Thank you to our previous sponsors and exhibitors of OPA events and publications who continually support Ohio pharmacy! View current exhibitors, sponsors and supporters by accessing the OPA Virtual Exhibit Hall.
OPA offers four opportunities to exhibit each year, as well as the Residency and Fellowship Expo and Entrepreneurship Experience. See below for more information. If you have questions, contact Janice Johnson at jjohnson@ohiopharmacists.org.
OPA 2024 Annual Trade Show - April 5 & 6 - Hilton Columbus at Easton
NEW LOCATION!
The OPA Annual Conference and Trade Show will host a Trade Show April 5 - 6, 2024 with live and on-demand CPE activity content available. The 2023 OPA Exhibit Hall attracted more than 800 pharmacist and student pharmacist attendees who interacted with 60 exhibits. This Ohio Pharmacists Association 2023 W-9 form is available to include with the sponsor request process. The 2024 OPA Exhibit & Sponsor Invite is available for submission by current OPA members and only 2023 OPA Annual Trade Show vendors. Online registration will open soon to all potential sponsors and vendors.
2024 RATES: OPA Members discounted rates range from $1,050 to $1,420. Non-member rates offer early-bird rates through December and range from $1,300 to $1,500. If non-members join OPA on the exhibit registration form, they can save $80 off the non-member early rates. Join OPA for member advantages. The 2024 rates listed below can change without notice.
10 x 10 Deluxe Exhibit | Member Rates | Non-member Rates |
- Member exhibit | $1,250 | |
- Exhibit with 2024 OPA membership | $1,420 | $1,420 |
- Exhibit rates from 9/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 | $1,500 | |
- Exhibit rates beginning 1/1/2024 | $ 1,600 | |
8 x 10 Premium Exhibit | Member Rates | Non-member Rates |
- Exhibit booth | $1,150 | |
- Exhibit with 2024 OPA membership | $1,320 | $1,320 |
- Exhibit rates from 9/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 | $1,400 | |
- Exhibit rates beginning 1/1/2024 |
$1,500 | |
8 x 10 Standard Exhibit | Member Rates | Non-member Rates |
- Member Exhibit | $1,050 | |
- Exhibit with 2024 OPA membership | $1,220 | $1,220 |
- Exhibit rates from 9/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 | $1,300 | |
- Exhibit rates beginning 1/1/2024 | $1,400 |
Midyear Meeting Trade Show - November 5, 2023
You can meet 80-100 Ohio pharmacists as they learn from the experts and connect with peers and vendors in the Midyear Meeting Exhibit Hall. This trade show will offer 1.25 hours of exhibit time from 11:45 am - 1:00 pm at the Makoy Center in Hilliard, Ohio. Sponsorships are available. Call 614.389.3236 for sponsor information.
Midyear Exhibit Type | Fee |
Member Exhibit | $300 |
Member Exhibit/Renewal | $480 |
Non-member Exhibit & 2023 Membership dues | $480 |
Non-member Exhibit | $650 |
Past events
OPA 340B Midwest Regional Expo
OPA held its first 340B Midwest Regional Conference & Expo on September 11 & 12, 2023, with more than 100 attendees and vendor representatives. The event was held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton and offered more than 2 hours of exclusive exhibit time, sponsored breakfast theatres, sponsored reception and additional sponsorships.
OPA Entrepreneurship Experience
In recognition of the many Ohio pharmacist entrepreneurs, OPA is introducing the OPA Entrepreneurship Experience. This event offers display opportunities on Friday, April 14 during the 2023 OPA Annual Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Entrepreneurs gain exposure and have the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial endeavors to the 800-1,000 anticipated pharmacist and student pharmacist registrants. The OPA Entrepreneurship Experience will be held in the OPA exhibit hall during Trade Show hours from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on April 14, 2023, and is included in OPA Annual Conference attendee registration. Display space for entrepreneurs is limited.
Pharmacist Member Display Fee | Student Member Display Fee | Pharmacist Non-member Display Fee |
Student Non-member Display Fee |
$300 | $100 | $650 | $150 |
OPA 7th Annual Residency and Fellowship Expo
The OPA Residency and Fellowship Expo, April 15, 2023, will offer the chance to connect with Residency and Fellowship directors. Introduce your program to student pharmacists and newly licensed pharmacists participating in the 2023 OPA Annual Conference. The Expo is held in the OPA exhibit hall from 11:40 am - 1:50 pm.
Residency/Fellowship Expo | OPA Member | Non-member |
Registration Rates | $300 | $450 |
All representatives must register separately as an attendee of the OPA Annual Conference & Trade Show. NOTE* Attendee registration for the Conference opens in January 2023.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Multi-event Packages – Discover the benefits of Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship! (OPA Sponsor Brochure, page 2)
Conferences, Meetings and Trainings – Sponsor events or donate items for the Annual Conference, Diabetes Care Training, 340B Midwest Conference & Expo and many more…
(OPA Sponsor Brochure, pages 3-5)
Communications/Advertising – Advertise in and Sponsor OPA’s Print and Electronic Communications. (OPA Sponsor Brochure, page 8)
Advocacy/OPA PAC/LDF – Sponsor OPA advocacy efforts, which are recognized nationwide. (OPA Sponsor Brochure, page 7)
Advertising Opportunities
Reach Ohio pharmacists through OPA print and electronic communications!
Print:
The Ohio Pharmacist journal is published six times a year: January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December. The Ohio Pharmacy Newsline is distributed electronically every other week. Ohio Pharmacists Association members include pharmacists in all areas of practice (including pharmacy owners), student pharmacists, and associate members.
Display Advertising Rates
Color process per issue (effective January 1, 2023)
An electronic file in PDF format with 350 dpi is the preferred format for submission of ad materials. NEW - convenient EFT payment option now offered
Ad Location | 6X | 3X | 1X |
Inside Front | $760 | $780 | $820 |
Full Page | $750 | $770 | $810 |
1/2 Page | $460 | $480 | $520 |
Back 1/2 Page | $500 | $520 | $580 |
1/3 Page | $400 | $420 | $480 |
1/4 Page | $300 | $320 | $380 |
Business Card/Print Classified $75
Ohio Pharmacist reserves the right to reject any advertisement or to require that the word “advertisement” appear in any ad.
E-mail: opa@ohiopharmacists.org; Journal Editor: Amy Bennett, R.Ph.
- Conference/Meeting Program Advertising – Full page and half-page rates vary – See the OPA Sponsor Brochure
Web/Electronic:
- Ohio Pharmacy Newsline –with an open rate of 40%; this anticipated, OPA member email is sent every two weeks with pharmacy news.
- OPA eBulletins to members and non-members can be sponsored – Event confirmations, upcoming CPE and Trainings, etc.
- Multiview sells OPA advertising for the OPA website. For website advertising, contact Jon Smith at opa@multiview.com or (972)402-7023.
Advertising opportunities appear in the OPA Sponsor Brochure