Frequently Asked Questions

  • Full-Package Registration (aka paid registration) includes access to all meals, including:

    • Thursday: Welcome Reception

    • Friday: Youth Recognition Luncheon

    • Saturday: Chapter of the Year & Membership Breakfast

    • Saturday: Grab & Go Lunch for AANHPI Presidential Town Hall

      • Priority Entrance for the AANHPI Presidential Town Hall

    • Saturday: OCA Awards Gala Dinner

    • Access to all OCA, JACL, and APIAVote workshops and sessions

    Full-package Youth tickets also includes access to Friday Youth Breakfast and Saturday OCA Membership Breakfast.

    OCA members who purchase full-package Senior or OCA Member registration also receive access to Saturday OCA Membership Breakfast.

    • Senior tickets are designated for individuals who are 65 years of age and older.

    • Youth tickets are available if you are currently enrolled as a student in a K-12 or higher education institution. OCA intern alumni who are not students must purchase either OCA member or non-member tickets.

  • Yes! The Presidential Town Hall and Sessions are FREE and open to the public. However, all attendees are required to RSVP and must comply with OCA’s Code of Conduct and COVID-19 Policy, even if they’re attending for free, in order to receive a badge that will grant them access to free sessions.

  • The majority of the convention activities will take place at the convention hotel, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown. The only exception is the Presidential Town Hall, which will be at the Philadelphia Convention Center. You can find more details on the schedule.

  • Attendees are encouraged, though not required, to book their stay at the convention hotel for convenience.

  • Your health and safety are our priority. That’s why we ask all attendees, speakers, and invited guests to sign our COVID-19 Liability and Waiver Form.

    Masking: While masking is not mandatory at our national convention this year, we strongly encourage all attendees to wear masks in indoor spaces, particularly in crowded or enclosed areas, as an additional measure to protect themselves and others from potential exposure to COVID-19.

    COVID-19 Testing: We will no longer be conducting on-site COVID-19 testing during registration this year. However, we still urge all attendees to take proactive measures by arranging for a COVID-19 test prior to their arrival at the convention. This will help ensure a safer environment for everyone in attendance.

  • The dress code for most of the Convention is business casual or business professional.

    Saturday Night Gala is formal/black-tie optional or cultural attire.

  • Unfortunately, there is no free parking at the convention venue, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown.

    Parking details at the Capital Hilton hotel. Capital Hilton are:

    • Self-parking: Not Available

    • On-Site Parking: $39 per day

    • Valet parking: $60 per day

    • EV charging: Available

    • In/out privileges: Not available

    • Parking details: NOT inclusive of tax

  • We will be utilizing the Whova event and conference app. Attendees are highly encouraged, though not required, to use the Whova app.

    With the Whova app you will be able to navigate the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data, communicate with other attendees via the Community Board or direct messaging, view the most updated schedule, watch recorded sessions, participate in interactive activities, and more.

    Sign up on the Whova web portal here.

    Download the Whova mobile app for iOS devices here or Android devices here.

    Android users: if you cannot access Google Play or cannot find Whova, please download the Android app here.

  • Please bring your ID.

  • No, but OCA members do receive discounted registration rates.

  • Yes, attendees will need their badge to enter all convention sessions.

  • Full-Package Registration includes a seat to the gala. If you have paid for registration, you are all set for the gala.

    If you are a free registrant, you will need to buy a gala seat separately. You can do so by visiting this link.

    A La Carte ticket rates vary depending on the event. You can check the prices here.

  • Between July 10 to July 14, 2024, APIAVote, the Japanese American Citizens League, and OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates will be hosting their respective leadership summits and national conventions at the same venue, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. Attendees of each event are able to attend free plenaries and breakout sessions/workshops hosted by the other two organizations. For more specific information, please see below. 

    Learn more about APIAVote’s National Leadership Summit (July 11-12, 2024) here. Contact APIAVote’s Partnerships Manager Sam Solemnidad at ssolemnidad@apiavote.org if you have any questions.

    Learn more about JACL’s National Convention (July 10-14, 2024) here. Contact JACL’s Youth and Programs Director Cheyenne Cheng at ccheng@jacl.org if you have any questions.