# Opra Conference & Trade Show

- Dates: 7 February 2027 to 10 February 2027
- Location: Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Sandusky, United States
- Address: 7000 Kalahari Drive Sandusky, Ohio 44870
- Organiser: Ohio Parks and Recreation Association
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 49

## About

The 2027 OPRA Conference & Trade Show is an event organized by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. It features keynote speakers and is designed for professionals in parks and recreation. The event includes a trade show and takes place at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio.

## Who attends

Interact with over 1,800 parks, recreation and leisure management professionals

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.opraonline.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=77)
- [Agenda](https://www.opraonline.org/images/opra/documents/2027Conference/2027_conference_schedule.pdf)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Speakers

- Rue Mapp, Founder and CEO, Outdoor Afro
- Nels Ross, MEd, The UP Guys
- Richie Derwald, CLC, The UP Guys

## Where to stay

- **Rodeway Inn North**: motel, 1.0 km from the venue, 1021 Cleveland Road West, Sandusky, 44870
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/ohio/sandusky/rodeway-inn-hotels/oh135?mc=llgoxxpx)
  - Phone: +1 419-626-6852
- **Hotel Kilbourne**: 1.0 km from the venue, 223 West Shoreline Drive, Sandusky, 44870
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelkilbourne.com/)
- **Avalon Inn**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1530 Cleveland Road West, 44870
  - [Hotel website](https://avalon-inn.mydirectstay.com/)
- **Magnuson Hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1530 Cleveland Road West, Sandusky, 44870
- **The Manor**: motel, 2.0 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/opra-conference-trade-show/