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Submit a poster to be part of the OAGE Research Forum | 2026 OAGE Annual Conference
OAGE Research Forum | 2026 OAGE Annual Conference
The Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) is pleased to announce the launch of poster presentation applications for the 2026 OAGE Research Forum, taking place during the 2026 OAGE Annual Conference.
đź“… Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
đź“Ť The Ohio State University Blackwell Inn & Pfahl Conference Center
What Is the OAGE Research Forum?
The OAGE Research Forum is an interactive poster session that brings together students, researchers, and practitioners to showcase research projects that are:
- In-development;
- Under review for funding; or
- Recently funded and soon-to-launch.
The goal of this session is to encourage and identify opportunities for cross-collaboration across Ohio’s research network—both regionally and nationally—while strengthening engagement with the Ohio Department of Aging (AGE). This collaboration helps support Ohio’s Aging Network through data-backed decisions and initiatives.
Who Can Apply to Present?
Anyone is welcome to apply to be considered for a poster presentation, including students, researchers, and practitioners within and outside the state of Ohio. Research projects at all early and emerging stages are welcome and encouraged.
Who Can Attend?
All individuals registered for the 2026 OAGE Annual Conference are welcome to attend the Research Forum—even if they are not presenting a poster.
What Can I Expect During the Session?
- Opening remarks from OAGE representatives outlining the Research Forum’s objectives.
- Comments from the Ohio Department of Aging on the role of research in shaping the administration’s priorities and the State Plan on Aging.
- Poster walk and discussion with presenters and attendees.
- Roundtable discussion, facilitated by OAGE representatives, highlighting key themes across posters and identifying future collaboration opportunities.
How do I Submit a Poster?
Poster presentations for the Research Forum are now open and are being accepted through 11:59PM Friday, February 27, 2026. No late submissions will be considered, so please plan accordingly. Accepted applicants will be notified by March 9, 2026.
Interested applicants are to create their poster presentations using the OAGE Research Forum template. Applicants are required to answer all existing sections included in the Research Forum template. However, you may add additional information not outlined in the template as space allows.
Accepted poster presenters must be registered for the 2026 OAGE Conference by March 21,2026 and will be responsible for printing and displaying their 36 (width) x 24 (height) posters at the conference venue. Please note that lunch will NOT be provided during this session.
To submit a poster presentation for consideration, you must first create an account with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE). If you already have an account, simply log in to continue.
Help us spread the word! Forward this email to your peers, colleagues, and students who may be interested in presenting at the 2026 OAGE Research Forum!
Questions?
Research Forum Questions: Contact Morgan Minyo (mminyo@benrose.org) or Dan Van Dussen (djvandussen@ysu.edu)
Conference Questions: Contact conference@oage.org
