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The Joint Conference

The future of building safety starts with shared expertise — three days of training, fellowship, and hands-on learning for Ohio’s code professionals.

Dates November 15–17, 2026
Venue Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Attendees 500+ code professionals
Exterior view of the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza showing its restored 1931 French Art Deco detailing.
Three Days Seventy+ Sessions Keynotes & Labs Hall of Mirrors Reception
Why Attend

Three days built for code professionals

This conference brings together experts from across Ohio to explore new code updates, technologies, and best practices.

Grow your knowledge

Seventy-plus sessions on building codes, enforcement, plan review, and emerging practices — taught by national trainers and peer practitioners.

Expand your network

Meet the officials, inspectors, architects, and engineers shaping Ohio’s built environment — over receptions, meals, and hands-on workshops.

Shape the standards

Contribute to the codes and practices that keep Ohio’s communities safe. Bring your questions back to the jurisdiction that employs you.

Hand-wrought brass and nickel-silver detailing inside the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza — an original element of the hotel's 1931 French Art Deco design.
The Venue

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

A storied 1931 French Art Deco landmark — steps from Fountain Square, with soaring ceilings, preserved Conradi murals, and polished cream marble underfoot.

The conference block includes complimentary garage parking (one space per room), twenty-four-hour fitness, and full on-site dining at the 1931 Restaurant, Lounge, and Grille.

  • Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Front desk (513) 421-9100
  • Block booking reserve by the cut-off to receive the conference rate
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Partner With Us

From the main-hall vendor table to the Platinum banner over the awards dinner — every sponsor helps shape what this conference can deliver.

Vendor $2k Main-hall table
Silver $3.5k Sponsored classroom
Gold $5k Banquet presence
Platinum $10k Headline billing
Reserve your seat

An invitation, not a mailing list.

Registration opens at the early rate through the block cut-off. Hotel room availability is limited.

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The Ohio Building Officials Association is an independent chapter of the International Code Council (Chapter 5206202) and ICC Midwest Region V.