Schedule and registration coming soon but block your calendar now!
2024 OBOA ABM & Conference
Thursday, July 18 – Friday, July 19
Pre–ABM Technical Workshop
Wednesday, July 17
Host Hotel & Convention Center: Riverhouse | Bend, Oregon
Book your lodging ASAP – we strongly encourage you to reserve your room now (do not wait).
Schedule-at-a-Glance
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
10:00 am – 4:00 pm — Pre–ABM Technical Professional Development Workshop
5:30 – 6:30 pm — Welcome Reception
6:30 – 7:30 pm — Exhibitor Set–Up
THURSDAY, JULY 18
7:30 – 8:30 am — Registration and Networking Breakfast with Sponsors
8:30 – 9:00 am — Welcome & Introductions; Approval of Agenda | President’s Report & Treasurer Report
9:00 – 10:30 am — Opening Keynote: STAY ALIVE ALL YOUR LIFE – “Harnessing the Extraordinary Power of Purpose”
10:30 – 10:45 am — Break with Sponsors
10:45 am – 12:00 pm — Keynote (continued -- interactive workshop) – Learn How to Effectively Communicate from the Stage & the Transformative Power of SERVICE and GRATITUDE
12:00 – 1:30 pm — OBOA Awards Luncheon
1:30 – 2:30 pm — OBOA Legislative & Lobbyist Report
2:30 – 2:45 pm — Break with Sponsors
2:45 – 3:15 pm — State of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) Update - Presented by Alana Cox, Administrator, State of Oregon Building Codes Division
3:15 – 3:30 pm — Break with Sponsors
3:30 – 4:15 pm — Welcome New OBOA Leadership: Installation of Officers & Directors
4:15 – 4:30 pm — International Code Council (ICC) Update Presentation
4:30 – 4:45 pm — Day 1 Closing Remarks
5:30 – 7:30 pm — Evening Hosted Reception with Live Music
FRIDAY, JULY 19
7:30 – 8:30 am — Networking Breakfast with Sponsors
8:30 – 8:45 am — Welcome & Opening Remarks; Overview of Day’s Schedule
8:45 – 10:15 am — Hosted Roundtables – Multiple “Hot Topics” in a Peer–to–Peer Format –– an ABM favorite session! Attendees will break into groups and have discussions with up to three topics and moderators throughout the session.
10:15 – 10:30 am — Break with Sponsors
10:30 – 11:00 am — OBOA Committee Reports and State Board Updates
11:00 – 11:20 am — Partner & Industry Updates
11:45 am — ABM Adjourns | Exhibitor Tear–Down
Schedule subject to change.
Registration for the technical workshop on Wednesday is separate/optional and can be added during ABM registration. The workshop includes a hot lunch and ICC Preferred Provider CEUs. Online registration coming soon.
Each regular ABM attendee registration includes one spouse/companion social ticket (which provides attendance at the Wednesday and Thursday evening receptions) and must be selected at the time of registration. All individuals participating in the OBOA ABM must be registered including any guests. If a companion wishes to join any other meals, please purchase separately with ABM registration.
Lodging at the ABM (Important – book now!)
OBOA has negotiated a discounted room block at our beautiful host venue,
Riverhouse on the Deschutes in
Bend, Oregon over our conference dates. This is peak season for the area and the hotel, so rooms are at a premium and very limited.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 16 – though we strongly encourage you to reserve your room right away (do not delay as this block will sell out, likely sooner).
→ BOOK ROOM NOW
Rooms are sold first–come, first–served and the hotel is expecting to sell out throughout our stay. Rooms will go quickly and after June 16 or whenever the block is full, whichever comes first –– reservations will only be accepted on a space and rate available basis. Current room rates for the weekend following our conference are $800+/night. It is likely to not get a room if you wait until the deadline.
To reserve a room, please call Riverhouse directly at 541.389.3111 and identify as part of the OBOA / Oregon Building Officials Association conference. Note: a custom booking link will be provided here in the next 30 days though you can reserve now by calling.
It is very important you book your lodging right away (do not delay) and through Riverhouse directly –– not a third–party website or provider. OBOA contracts with the resort on your behalf and has obligations to meet. Any upgrades or special requests must be made at the time of reservation. Room rates are $259 per night, per room (single/double occupancy), plus taxes and fees. Discounted rates may be available two days prior to the conference; please call for availability. Rates quoted are subject to taxes and fees and a daily resort fee. Please speak with the reservation agent at the time of booking regarding all hotel fees, cancellation or other hotel policies. OBOA does not accept any responsibility for resort policies and fees.
2024 ABM Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities
Support the Conference and OBOA!
The Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) is a statewide professional non-profit organization providing exceptional educational and networking opportunities for our 1,100+ member representatives. Our members include building officials, inspectors, plan examiners, permit technicians, engineers, building designers, architects, and contractors. Our Annual Business Meeting (ABM) is THE highly anticipated, flagship “must attend” event for code officials and building departments across Oregon and the PNW region.
We expect approximately 100 building safety professionals to attend the popular two-day event – the perfect size to personally meet and greet decision–makers and those with influence, reaching most jurisdictions in Oregon, all in one place. Most attendees will be Building Officials as well as other department leadership (leads, chiefs, etc.). Sponsorships are a great way to spotlight your name and company to the dozens of building departments represented at our conference. Sponsorships show your support of OBOA and relationships with our member jurisdictions and their officials and reps.
Thank you for considering your participation in our 2024 OBOA ABM!
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