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2026 NIGP Forum in Columbus, Ohio

Something awesome is on the horizon for Columbus, you won’t want to miss it! The NIGP Forum 2026 provides an opportunity to connect with amazing people, attend workshops to learn cool new things, this event has something for everyone. Check out what Columbus has to offer here!


While we’re still ironing out details you can help with shaping this unforgettable event. 


CO-OPP's Activities for the 2026 NIGP Forum

  • For the 2026 NIGP Forum in Columbus - CO-OPP will be responsible for making location recommendations for the social event. The venue should accommodate at least 1,200 people. Additionally, CO-OPP is encouraged to identify a community service or charity event to support.
  • Volunteers will be needed for an effective Forum planning committee.

NIGP Forum Local Planning Committee


Let's gear up for the 2026 NIGP Forum in Columbus! CO-OPP, with assistance from our colleagues in PPANO, will be planning and helping with various activities for Forum attendees. Volunteers are needed to make the Columbus NIGP Forum a success. 

Small sub-committee groups have been set up to lend a hand with the planning. If you are a CO-OPP or PPANO member and are interested in helping on one of the Sub-Committees, click the link below and let us know!

If you are from outside Ohio and want to volunteer for one of the Sub-Committees, please use the link below to share your name and contact information. We expect to need more volunteers as we get closer to the event, so we'll reach out to our out-of-state volunteer list at that time.

I Want to Join a Sub-Committee

You can also volunteer for the Forum Quality Control  Team (QCT), which is the general volunteer opportunity for Forum each year.  You can learn more and get contact information here.

 Sub-Committees

 
Social Event Location Recommendations (August 23 or 24)• Search for venues that can accommodate approximately 1,200 people (Sunday or Monday).
        Convention Center/Experience Columbus will help promote Columbus. They can identify locations and facilitate them.
        The amount budgeted for the social event is available January 2026, which is divided by Rental, Food, Entertainment.
        Volunteers will mostly be for social event (15-25 really dedicated and immersed into the event).
• Recommendations for VIP Event
        Great restaurant for 100 people for one evening (Mon-Tues, 2 hours).
                Food, drinks, private room, museum, for a VIP social-type event.

        


Community Service Activity | Charity Support Recommendations• Recommend local charities with whom NIGP can partner with to conduct a service activity, drive, or something similar to assist the local   
        community with donations.
• Contact local communities and charities that can contribute
        The Chapter gets a budget to create an event that will involve members. A type of onsite activities for local schools or charitable
           organizations within the community such as a bag  stuffing event, collection drive, or other ideas where several people can volunteer
           an hour or two participating, contributing to community needs.
        Most popular was a virtual food drive made into a competitive event in Louisville; the Chapter donating the most, won prizes.


Optional Activities (Tuesday)• Research potential after-hour activities for attendees to participate in (i.e., baseball game, stadium tour, escape rooms, etc.).
        Some activities that are unique to Columbus.
 
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