2026 OhioX CEO Retreat

The OhioX CEO Retreat is an exclusive gathering of 100+ top Ohio technology leaders—ranging from startup founders and scale-up CEOs to senior executives at Fortune 500 companies and innovation-driven organizations.

Designed for decision-makers, the Retreat offers a private, distraction-free setting for candid conversations, strategic insights, and meaningful connections. No expo floor. No distractions. Just tech leadership for Ohio.

Who’s eligible to attend?

• CEOs, Presidents, and the top-ranking Ohio official of a company or organization
• For non-OhioX members, your company must have 5+ Ohio FTEs

DETAILS

• When: Thursday, September 17th
• Where: Columbus-area Retreat 21 - a scenic winery and event destination nestled in the woods just minutes from Columbus

AGENDA

Wednesday, September 16th: Pre-Retreat programming (shared only with registered attendees)

Thursday, September 17th (full details and speakers to be announced later)

• 8:30 AM: Check-in, light breakfast, coffee, and morning networking
• 9:30 AM: Retreat begins
• 9:45 AM: Sessions and guided conversations
• 12:00 PM: Lunch and fireside chats
• 1:30 PM: Breakout sessions, 1-on-1 meetings, networking
• 3:30 PM: Happy Hour
• 5:00 PM: Retreat concludes

For agenda updates, please visit: www.ohioceoretreat.com.

What's included? A full day of content, conversation, and community with a statewide group of 100+ CEOs and executives. For the Retreat, morning coffee and light breakfast, lunch, and an on-site happy hour are all included.

Thank you to the CEO Retreat Sponsors!

• Presenting Sponsor: JobsOhio
• Gold Sponsors: ATC, Big Kitty Labs, OSA
• Silver Sponsors: Rev1 Ventures, GBQ, ATTACKD
• Bronze Sponsors: Outreach Promos, Gamma Force, Wood Herron & Evans LLP
• Lunch Sponsor: AgileBlue
• Reception Sponsor: Pease Bell