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OSAP Q2 2026 Educational Luncheon Meeting: Start Smart. Govern Well. Scale AI that actually works.

Lunch and learn with your OSAP peers

Friday, May 15, 2026
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

The Conference Center at OCLC (Lakeside Room)

6600 Kilgour Place
Dublin, OH 43017
United States

* Registration open until 5/14/26 at 9:00 AM (EDT)

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AI adoption is moving quickly, but most organizations are still figuring out how to apply it in a way that’s both pragmatic and sustainable. This session focuses on meeting your organization where it’s at, connecting real use cases to the right level of data and governance. We’ll walk through how to introduce AI with clear guardrails, build confidence (and adoption) across teams, and create a foundation that supports pragmatic, scalable progress over time.

By the end of the session, participants will have a framework to help them identify:

  • Identify where associations are today in their AI adoption journey and what “starting smart” looks like
  • Connecting real business use cases to AI opportunities that deliver immediate, practical value
  • Understand the role of data and governance in enabling
  • Apply pragmatic, effective guardrails to reduce risk (while encouraging responsible experimentation)
  • Build organizational confidence and adoption
  • Develop a clear, scalable path forward that supports steady progress without overengineering

About the Speaker

Charlie Hall is a technology and project leadership professional with over two decades of experience helping organizations modernize systems and deliver complex digital initiatives. At Strategic Systems Inc, he focuses on aligning technology strategy with business goals while guiding cross‑functional teams through high‑impact projects. A Kansas State University graduate and lifelong learner, Charlie holds PMP, ITIL Foundations, and modern technical certifications spanning React, JavaScript, SQL, and emerging AI technologies. 

Lunch Only Pricing:

  • Member luncheon: $65
  • Life member/Retiree luncheon: $35 
  • Association professional guest luncheon: $39 
  • Non-member luncheon: $80

Bundle Pricing (Includes Luncheon and Virtual Seminar on May 26):

  • Member luncheon and virtual seminar: $80 
  • Non-member luncheon and virtual seminar: $140

Virtual Seminar on May 26 Only:

  • Member: $75
  • Non-member: $100


The program will be been submitted to ASAE for continuing education credits toward CAE renewal.


Registration Options

Credits Price
Non-Member Educational Luncheon + Virtual Seminar
Non-Member Educational Luncheon + Virtual Seminar Registration Ended 5/14/26 at 12:00 AM EDT
2.50 (Certified Association Executive (CAE)) $140.00
Guest of Attendee
Guest of Association Professional/CVB/Industry Partner Attendee.
Includes lunch only (no access to online education).
Registration Ended 5/14/26 at 12:00 AM EDT
1.00 (Certified Association Executive (CAE)) $39.00

Agenda

May 15
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration & Networking
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Luncheon & Keynote
Brenda Kay Baker
Brenda Kay Baker Sales Manager Destination Dayton
Katie Baker
Katie Baker Director, Events & Community Engagement Experience Columbus
Emily Bell
Emily Bell Sales Manager Experience Columbus
Sue Bellan , CMP, CTA
Sue Bellan , CMP, CTA Director of Sales & Marketing The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Abbey Border
Abbey Border Sales Support Manager Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center
Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE
Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE President & CEO Ohio Society of Association Professionals
Heather Cowles , CAE, CVA
Heather Cowles , CAE, CVA ASNT Foundation
Karen Diehl , CTA
Karen Diehl , CTA Senior Sales Manager Marriott Columbus Northwest
Charlie Hall
Charlie Hall Executive Vice President Strategic Systems, Inc.
Melanie Harrison
Melanie Harrison Sales Manager Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center
Staci Headings
Staci Headings Sales Manager Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Kara Howson
Kara Howson Business Development Manager The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Leslianne Lake
Leslianne Lake Sales Manager Visit Canton
Erin L Lasch , CAE
Erin L Lasch , CAE Education Development Manager ISSA-The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association
Tyler Lovelace
Tyler Lovelace Product Quality Specialist Novi AMS
Prianka Malhotra
Prianka Malhotra Sales Manager Hyatt Regency Columbus
Lauren Manson , RHIA , CAE
Lauren Manson , RHIA , CAE Senior Executive Director Ohio Health Information Management Association
Emma Melter
Emma Melter Group Accounts Manager Shores & Islands Ohio
Isrrael Morales
Isrrael Morales Guest & Client Engagement Coordinator
Monica J. Occhetti
Monica J. Occhetti Member Relations & Programming Coordinator Ohio Society of Association Professionals
Jennifer Schuckman
Jennifer Schuckman Sales Manager Great Wolf Lodge
Kerri Schultz
Kerri Schultz Director, State Associations Experience Columbus
Renee Scott
Renee Scott Housing & Citywide Contract Coordinator Experience Columbus
Janet Staderman
Janet Staderman Chief Revenue Officer Strategic Systems, Inc.
Mackenzie Toll
Mackenzie Toll Sales Manager Cedar Point Resorts
Kaushal Vadada
Kaushal Vadada COO Strategic Systems, Inc.
Andy C Vance , CAE, MBA
Andy C Vance , CAE, MBA Executive Director International Poultry Welfare Alliance and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs
Stuart Wells
Stuart Wells Executive Director Strategic Systems, Inc.
Janice Welsheimer
Janice Welsheimer Director of Educational Programs Ohio AgriBusiness Association
Katherine White
Katherine White Governance Manager Ohio Insurance Agents Association
Julie Ann Young
Julie Ann Young Office Manager American Petroleum Institute - Ohio
2 Other Registered Attendees

About the Property:

Get ready to lunch and learn with your peers at The Conference Center at OCLC, located at 6600 Kilgour Place in DublinOhio, 43017. The Conference Center at OCLC is one of Columbus' premier venues for corporate meeting planners searching for viable options for flexible, economical, and conveniently located meeting accommodations.  

The facility is situated on the OCLC Campus, located just off I-270 near downtown Dublin, and provides over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space for use by the general public. Their goal is to provide key components for corporate meeting planners to consider when selecting a site for business meetings, conferences, trade shows and special events. 

To book an event at The Conference Center at OCLC, contact Laurel Keegan, at (614) 761-5077 or via email.

Parking: 

Parking is complimentary and is located either in the front or rear of the building.

Thank you to our event sponsor:

We're also grateful to Picture America Event Photographers for their continued support at OSAP events.