ABOUT OHCON
We are excited to announce that OHCON will be held at the Ohio Fire Academy, Ohio’s premier training facility for fire and emergency services. This respected venue provides the ideal setting for Ohio’s flagship public safety UAS conference, supporting hands‑on learning, collaboration, and operational excellence. OHCON is recognized as Ohio’s leading Public Safety UAS conference, bringing together top public safety drone professionals, emergency responders, government agencies, and industry innovators from across the Midwest and beyond. The conference delivers multiple days of high‑value programming designed to advance UAS, counter‑UAS, and emerging aviation technologies in support of public safety operations.
GENERAL ADMISSION
General Admission to OHCON is limited to public safety, military, Departments of Transportation (DOTs), other government personnel, and recognized volunteer public safety organizations.
Main conference dates are September 29th and 30th. All hands-on sessions will occur on these days.
Program Management is a PRE-CONFERENCE course and will be held on September 28th. If you choose this course with your general admission ticket, but you would also like to take a hands-on session, you will have the opportunity to sign up and pay for this on day 1 of the main conference.
General Admission Tickets: You may only choose one hands-on session with your general admission ticket. If you would like to do additional hands-on sessions, you will have the opportunity to sign up and pay for these when you check in on day 1.
Each hands-on session is offered 5 times throughout the main conference days. When you check in on Day 1, you will choose your time slot.
VENDORS & SPONSORSHIP
DRONERESPONDER state conferences provide a unique opportunity to engage directly with the public safety UAS community, bringing together hundreds of attendees, including decision makers and program leaders from across the country. These events offer valuable face-to-face networking, education, and collaboration opportunities with the professionals shaping the future of drone operations in public safety. A variety of sponsorship levels are available, each offering a range of benefits designed to maximize your visibility and connection with this highly engaged audience.
All private sector personnel and companies, including manufacturers, service providers, consultants, and vendors, must register as an official sponsor or exhibitor to attend. Suitcasing is strictly prohibited and will be actively enforced to maintain the integrity and mission‑focused nature of the event. Use the Sponsorships & Exhibitors button below for opportunities.
