The Greater Ohio Policy Center, in partnership with the Ohio EPA, is excited to announce that registration for the 2026 Ohio Brownfields Conference is open!
Conference Details Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, 8:00am to 4:30pm Quest Conference Center (Westerville, OH)
The one-day conference will bring together public and private sector brownfields practitioners; state, local, and federal government leaders; and more, for a day of learning and networking. The full conference schedule, including panels and training opportunities, will be announced shortly.
The conference will offer 12 educational sessions throughout the day, and will include an exhibitor hall for participants to meet and connect with remediation and redevelopment professionals.
Panels and trainings will dive into topics, such as:
Financing Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment
Remediation and Redevelopment Case Studies, including topics such as housing, transportation, and more!
Public-Private Partnerships in Brownfield Redevelopment
Community Planning to Redevelop Brownfields
Ohio EPA Voluntary Action Program (VAP)
Please note, these topics are preliminary and subject to change.
GOPC will be working to make all panels eligible for continuing education credits through APA-Ohio and the Ohio Supreme Court.
Registration Prices Early Bird: $175 General Registration: $200
Early Bird registration is open now through the end of February, so register today to lock in the discounted rate!
To learn more about the Conference, please visit the OhioBrownfields.com website. The website will be updated as additional conference information becomes available.
Do you have a panel idea? We’d love to hear from you!
The 2026 Ohio Brownfields Conference Planning Committee is soliciting panel submissions. Don't miss your opportunity to share your panel idea!
Visit the OhioBrownfields.com website to submit your panel ideas. The submission deadline is January 30th at COB.