Apparently, not everyone is thrilled about the conversations happening at this year’s Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) Energy Conference. We will take that as a sign the program is hitting the right nerves.

Perhaps the consultant class is worried that a room full of customers might hear something beyond the utility industry’s preferred narrative. Either way, skip the boycott and get the rest of the story on Ohio’s energy future Aug. 27 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Early-bird pricing ends Thursday, July 30.

“When the people paid to defend the status quo start grumbling, you know the conversation is worth having,” said Lindsey Short, OMA managing director of energy and advocacy services. “Our members deserve more than polished talking points. They deserve the full story.” 7/24/2026