Venue
All events will be held in the south end of the Oklahoma City Convention Center.
If you have any questions, please call the ORA office at 405-942-8181.
Industry & Corporate Meetings
If you'd like to bring your GMs or company team and hold a meeting on-premise and then enjoy the Expo we would like to host your meeting space!
If you have any questions, please call the ORA office at 405-942-8181.
Industry & Corporate Meetings
If you'd like to bring your GMs or company team and hold a meeting on-premise and then enjoy the Expo we would like to host your meeting space!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(For a full description of Education Sessions, click on our Education tab)
(For a full description of Education Sessions, click on our Education tab)
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9:00 AM
9:30 AM
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Expo Opens
Culinary Cook-Off Competition -
Heat 1: 9:30 AM; Heat 2: 10:45 AM; Heat 3: 11:45 AM Semi-Finals 12:45 PM; Championship: 3:00 PM |
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11:30 AM - ROOM 105
12:00 PM - ROOM 104 1:30 PM - ROOM 104 1:30 PM - ROOM 105 3:00 PM - ROOM 104 3:00 PM - ROOM 105 |
Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association - Board of Directors Meeting Oklahoma Travel Industry Association - Board of Directors Meeting |
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5:00 PM |
Expo Closes |
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RECEPTION 5:00 PM
DINNER 6:15 PM |
Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner
Painted Sky Ballroom 4th floor |
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Unite for an Unforgettable Evening Honoring Oklahoma’s Hospitality Excellence
Join a dynamic community of professionals from the restaurant, hotel, and tourism industries as we come together for the most prestigious dinner event of the year, taking place on August 19th at 5:00 PM. Celebrate the achievements and impact of Oklahoma’s vibrant hospitality sector - the state’s third-largest industry during an inspiring night of recognition and connection. Highlights of the Evening Include:
A 50% discount on published registration rates for the Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner, allowing you to continue your engagement opportunities on the opening night of the Expo, August 19, at 5:00 PM at the OKC Convention Center. Seats are not guaranteed. Pre-registration is required by August 3, 2026. Suppliers must be ORA Hospitality Expo Exhibitors to attend the Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner. We encourage everyone to secure their seats early. Pre-registration is required no later than August 3. |
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(For a full description of Education Sessions, click on our Education tab)
(For a full description of Education Sessions, click on our Education tab)
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8:30 AM - ROOM 208 A&B
(2ND FLOOR) 10:00 AM
3:00 PM |
ORA Board of Directors Meeting (8:00 AM Breakfast)
Expo Opens Expo Closes |
