​ Hello There!

​Join us at the Longaberger Alumni House for a catered evening celebrating the official launch of C/COCA (Columbus/Central Ohio College Agency), a student-run design agency uniting creatives and technologists from colleges across Central Ohio to support local nonprofits through accessible, user-centered design.

​This event brings together the entire UX community across Ohio; students, faculty, industry professionals, and community partners, alongside corporate sponsors and recruiters who believe in the power of design for social good. It’s a one-night gathering to connect Ohio’s design ecosystem under one roof and shape the future of our shared impact.

​Our program for the evening:

​6:00–6:15 PM — Welcome & Socializing

​Guests arrive, settle in, enjoy refreshments, and meet members of the Ohio UX community.

​6:15–6:25 PM — “Who Is C/COCA?”

​Learn more about COCCA’s mission, vision, and statewide goals for empowering nonprofits through innovative design.

​6:25–7:05 PM — Panel Discussion

​A curated panel featuring industry professionals and student leaders exploring the future of UX in Ohio, the importance of accessible design, and how students and organizations can collaborate for social impact.

​7:05–7:10 PM — Closing Remarks

​Hear closing thoughts and invitations for engagement, and collaboration.

​7:10–8:00 PM — Catered Dinner & Mixer

​Enjoy a full catered reception while networking with designers, researchers, corporate sponsors, and community partners from across the state.

​Come celebrate with us, expand your network, and be part of building a stronger, more connected UX community across Ohio. This will be a foundational night for C/COCA and for everyone who wants to shape the future of design here. (This will be a dry event).