REMEMBER TO ADD THE NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL GUESTS (STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES THAT YOU ARE REGISTERING) AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM IN ORDER TO GET THE CORRECT TOTAL ON YOUR INVOICE. THANK YOU.
Early Registration: November 16, 2025 ~ January 7, 2026: $418.95
Regular Registration: January 8, 2026 ~ January 22, 2026: $446.25
Late Registration: January 23, 2026 ~ February 7, 2026: $455 (if space is available)
For hotel reservations use this link: RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM HERE.
BOOK BY JANUARY 22, 2026 (at conference rate) or while available
Please note: Although it says “Lounge Access” next to some of these room types, Lounge Access will not be given within this block.
2026 Ohio TRIO Student Leadership Conference will be provided.
Experience Columbus Polaris: Click here to explore the Columbus/Polaris area.
Book your room:
Hilton Columbus at Easton | 3900 Chagrin Drive |Columbus, Ohio, USA, 43219
Room rate for conference attendees: $229.00 / Night. Reservations will be made by each individual. A major credit card is required for each individual reservation. Reservations must be made by Monday, March 16, 2026.
Here's the link to make reservations:
2026 Hotel Link:
2026 Ohio Trio Professional Conference
Should you prefer to call in and book your room(s), the Group Code for 2026 is 947.
Check here regularly for conference updates including breakout sessions and our Keynote Speaker.
Refund and Cancellation Policy Cancel by March 4, 2026, to receive a 50% refund. Cancellations between March 5 - March 20 to receive a 25% refund. No refund requests will be accepted after March 21, 2026. Any eligible refunds will be made following the conference and will be processed by December 31, 2026. To provide the conference committee with the most accurate planning numbers, all completed registration forms will be considered as conference attendees and will be responsible for registered payment. Information submitted in the registration will: A. Provide required conference information for conference materials and name badge. B. Assist with meal accountability. C. Establish session and meeting room formats. D. Identify volunteers who would like to help with the conference. E. Assist to provide acknowledgement you are registered for the conference. F. Assist to provide a receipt (via email) when payment has been verified. A receipt will be sent to email address listed on the registration form. In order to allow time for the conference committee to process all information, online regular registration will terminate on April 3, 2026.
All guests needing a reservation should call 800-867-9453 and reference WAEOPP Conference and #B43415.
State rate: $101.00. & $129.00 rate for double, triple, or quad occupancy.
Check out the hotel website for more information!
2026 TRIO Achiever Nominations- Deadline: March 16
2026 Tentative Conference Agenda
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Registration1:00 – 1:15 PM Welcome & Overview1:15 – 2:15 PM Keynote Address2:15 – 2:45 PM EOA Updates3:00 – 5:00 PM Hotel Check-In5:00 – 7:00 PM Dinner7:00 – 9:00 PM Funtivity
8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration9:00 – 10:00 AM Speaker Session10:00 – 10:50 AM Breakout Session11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Session12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Buffet 1:00 – 1:50 PM Breakout Session2:00 – 3:00 PM Large Group Session3:00 – 5:00 PM Break5:00 – 6:00 PM Cash Bar6:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast & Retirement Announcements9:00 – 10:00 AM General Assembly10:00 – 11:00 AM Closing Session & Raffle Baskets
Pre-Conference Registration
TRIO Achiever Nomination
Tentative Conference Schedule
Pre-Conference Notes:
To ensure a smooth process, please complete the Pre-Conference Registration Form before registering for the Conference. Once we receive your Pre-Conference registration, we will add the corresponding charge to your account (may take 1-3 days), allowing you to make a single, consolidated payment.
Important: Failure to complete the Pre-Conference registration first may result in the need to process two separate payments.
Book your Hotel:
Minnesota TRIO room block is closed! You can still book a hotel room via the link below!
Treasure Island Hotel Reservations
Room options: King/single or 2 Queen/double rooms.
Cost per room: $159/night plus tax and service charges.
When making an online payment for registration at the Conference Registration -Membership Included Rate ensure that you UNSELECT your $85 EOA/MNTRIO membership renewal BEFORE paying. Failure to do so will result in paying for membership twice. Please see image below.
Make all checks payable to MINNESOTA TRIO ASSOCIATION and they can be mailed to:
MNTRIO
Attn: Robert G. Ross
Educational Opportunity Association (EOA)
7619 Sheridan Road PMB 5054
Kenosha, WI 53143
"Educational Opportunity Association (EOA)" is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.7619 Sheridan Road, PMB 5054, Kenosha, WI 53143
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