Ohio Valley IFT Suppliers Day Expo

SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Quest Conference Center
9200 Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082

1:00–3:00 PM Educational Seminar
3:00–6:00 PM Supplier Expo

REGISTER FOR A TABLETOP

Tabletop – 6 foot draped table, 2 chairs and Company I.D.

Early Bird Registration: $650 ends July 15
Regular Registration: $700 on or after July 16

Exhibited last year? You’ll need your priority email to register. If it’s missing, email iftexpos@optonline.net for a copy.

Register Your Tabletop

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Register Here

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Promote yourself and our Suppliers Night! Feel free to download and use the promotional material below. Share them with your customers and prospects.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

Coming soon

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

For your convenience, we have negotiated special group rates at these nearby hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
8411 Pulsar Pl, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: (614) 885-8400
Check-in: 3PM  |  Check-out: 12:00PM
Rate: $144/night — Book by August 24, 2026
Includes: Free hot breakfast, free parking

Book Your Room — Hampton Inn & Suites

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
9000 Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 568-0770
Check-in: 3PM  |  Check-out: 12:00PM
Rate: $119/night, plus taxes and fees — Book by September 3, 2026
Includes: Mini fridge, hot breakfast buffet, free parking

Book Your Room — Fairfield by Marriott

Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris
8505 Pulsar Pl, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: (614) 844-5888
Check-in: 3PM  |  Check-out: 11:00AM
Group rate details coming soon — check back for booking information.
Includes: Free parking (breakfast available on-site for a daily fee)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Ohio Valley Section IFT sponsors play a vital role in supporting students in the food science discipline in the Section universities.  Their contributions fund scholarships, and professional development, providing students with the resources they need to succeed and shape the future of the food industry. Click the link below for the tiers, benefits, and sponsorship fees. Payment can be made with your tabletop purchase.

Sponsorship Opportunities – OVIFT 2026

Bronze – $250   |   Silver – $500   |   Gold – $750 |   Platinum – $1,000  |  Titanium – $2,500

When you’ve decided which Sponsorship Package you would like to purchase, click on the level below, add it to your checkout and proceed to payment.

FLOOR PLAN & SEE WHO’S EXHIBITING

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Need Name Tags? Here’s how to add your name tags:

Click on your auto-login (if you need the link, contact oviftexpo@gmail.com). Click Badges located to the left of the Edit Profile button. Click Add New and enter the information required.

Exhibitor Details

EXHIBITORS: Bring a Door Prize or Purchase a Gift Card

Purchase your gift card by clicking on the amount you want:

$25.00   |   $50.00   |   $75.00  |   $100.00

Our Sponsors

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