2026 PAACE Conference

Start
26 Apr 2026
End
1 May 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
#1.
26 Apr 2026, 4:00 PM (EDT) 27 Apr 2026, 3:30 PM (EDT)
#2.
1 May 2026, 8:00 AM 3:30 PM (EDT)
Location
215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803

Registration

2026 Bronze Exhibitor – $750.00
One table with skirting and 1 chair
Included on vendor passport to ensure traffic during conference
1/2 page black and white ad in conference program
1 Conference Registration INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
2026 Bronze Sponsor/Exhibitor/Presenter – $2,350.00
Company/Organization name and logo displayed on 1 meal slide deck
Full page color advertisement in the conference program
Company/Organization name noted on Sponsors’ Page in conference program
Visibility on the PAACE website and social media platforms
1 Exhibitor Table INCLUDED
1 Individual Conference Registration INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
1 Presentation Session Included, Submit your proposal by: 1/31/26
**New - Sponsors will be included in the Sunday evening networking event!
2026 Event Sponsor/Exhibitor/Presenter – $3,000.00
One large Thank You sign, clearly displayed near the event location and ½ page color ad in program
Company/Organization name noted on Conference Schedule next to the sponsored event in conference program and on PAACE website and social media platforms
1 Exhibitor table with skirting and 1 chair INCLUDED
1 Conference Registration INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
1 Presentation Session Included, Submit your proposal by: 1/31/26
**New - Sponsors will be included in the Sunday evening networking event!
2026 Gold Exhibitor – $1,000.00
Two tables with skirting and 2 chairs
Included on vendor passport multiple times to ensure traffic during conference
1 full page black and white ad in conference program
Visibility on the PAACE website and PAACE social media platforms
2 Conference Registration INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
2026 Gold Sponsor/Exhibitor/Presenter – $4,700.00
Company/Organization name and logo displayed on 1 meal slide deck
Sit with PAACE Leadership at one meal and have a chance to greet the conference attendees
Logo prominently displayed on the PAACE website and social media platforms
Logo prominently displayed on marketing e-blasts, which are sent out to all PAACE members throughout the conference marketing campaign
Full page color advertisement in the conference program booklet
Company/Organization name noted on Sponsors’ Page in conference program
2 Exhibitor Tables INCLUDED
2 Conference Registrations INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
1 In-Person Presentation & 1 Introduction during Virtual Session Included, Submit your proposal by: 1/31/26
**New - Sponsors will be included in the Sunday evening networking event!
2026 PAACE Board Member In Person AND Virtual – $360.00
2026 PAACE Board Member In Person ONLY – $300.00
2026 Session Presenter/Exhibitor – $1,300.00
Company/Organization name, representative bio and photo included in conference program and online along with session information.
Visibility on the PAACE website and PAACE social media platforms
½ page color ad in program
1 Exhibitor table with skirting and 1 chair INCLUDED
1 Conference Registration INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
1 Virtual or 1 In - Person Presentation Session Included, Submit your proposal by: 1/31/26
2026 Silver Exhibitor – $850.00
One table with skirting and 1 chair
Included on vendor passport on and PAACE social media platforms
1/2 page black and white ad in conference program
1 Conference Registration INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
2026 Silver Sponsor/Exhibitor/Presenter – $3,530.00
Company/Organization name and logo displayed on 1 meal slide deck
Full page color advertisement in the conference program program
Company/Organization name noted on Sponsors’ Page in conference program
Logo prominently displayed on the PAACE website and social media platforms
2 Exhibitor Tables INCLUDED
2 Conference Registrations INCLUDED, REGISTRATION OPENS in December
1 Presentation Session Included, Submit your proposal by: 1/31/26
**New - Sponsors will be included in the Sunday evening networking event!
Add on separately - ACT 48 Credits – $15.00
Additional Luncheon Guest – $35.00
If an award winner goes over the 2 complimentary guests, there is a $35/head charge.
Members Early Bird Rate - In Person AND Virtual – $360.00
Members Early Bird Rate - In Person ONLY – $300.00
Members Early Bird Rate - Virtual ONLY – $120.00
Members Early Bird Rate w/ACT 48 Credits - In Person AND Virtual – $375.00
Members Early Bird Rate w/ACT 48 Credits - In Person ONLY – $315.00
Members Early Bird Rate w/ACT 48 Credits - Virtual ONLY – $135.00
Members Tutor Rate - In Person AND Virtual – $189.00
You must be affiliated with an organization that purchased you a PAACE Tutor Membership to receive this special rate. Email paaceadulted@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Members Tutor Rate - In Person ONLY – $150.00
You must be affiliated with an organization that purchased you a PAACE Tutor Membership to receive this special rate. Email paaceadulted@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Members Tutor Rate - Virtual ONLY – $50.00
You must be affiliated with an organization that purchased you a PAACE Tutor Membership to receive this special rate. Email paaceadulted@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Non Members Early Bird Rate - In Person AND Virtual – $440.00
Non Members Early Bird Rate - In Person ONLY – $350.00
Non Members Early Bird Rate - Virtual ONLY – $155.00
Non Members Tutor Rate - In Person AND Virtual – $225.00
If you are a tutor affiliated with an organization but you do not have a PAACE Tutor membership, choose this option. Email paaceadulted@gmail.com with any questions.
Non Members Tutor Rate - In Person ONLY – $170.00
If you are a tutor affiliated with an organization but you do not have a PAACE Tutor membership, choose this option. Email paaceadulted@gmail.com with any questions.
Non Members Tutor Rate - Virtual ONLY – $60.00
If you are a tutor affiliated with an organization but you do not have a PAACE Tutor membership, choose this option. Email paaceadulted@gmail.com with any questions.

Join colleagues from across Pennsylvania for the premier conference for adult educators and administrators! Specialized strands for administrators, teachers, caseworkers and tutors will be available. Networking opportunities will abound! You will also have the opportunity to learn about new products and services to support your adult learners.

UPDATES for the 2026 PAACE Conference:

Our in-person conference will take place Sunday, April 26 through Monday, April 27. The schedule has been designed to maximize networking while minimizing time away and travel costs:

Sunday, April 26: [Times subject to change slightly]

4-5:30 pm Registration
6:30 pm In-person evening networking event at the University Wine Company included with registration (food and a drink ticket included).

Monday, April 27:

Five breakout sessions
Awards luncheon and snack breaks
Conference hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., allowing time for travel home Monday afternoon

In addition, we are excited to introduce a virtual conference day on Friday, May 1, which will include:

Four breakout sessions
Networking
Facilitated discussion

This virtual option may be added to an in-person registration or purchased separately for those unable to attend in person.

We hope these updates make the conference more accessible and affordable for both members and non-members while preserving the opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn.

Important Announcements, Please READ:

If you are prompted to LOGIN when you begin your registration, please select the Bypass LOGIN option. If you try to login and cannot, please email Niki at paaaceadulted@gmail.com for assistance.

Please be aware that you can select "Invoice Me" on the payment screen to pay by purchase order or check. This will be important if your organization is purchasing your registration. You do NOT have to pay via credit card. Email Niki at paaceadulted@gmail.com if you need any assistance.

Please check out our website to keep up with 2026 PAACE Conference updates!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Attendees are responsible to pay for their lodging (unless you are an award winner).
Coffee will be available all day from 7am - 5pm; a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided on Monday. Tentative schedule COMING SOON!
PAACE's Refund Policy: Please be reminded that PAACE has a strict No Refund policy; however we would like to extend a couple of different opportunities to help those who may not be able to attend our upcoming conference this Spring. We will give you the option to either transfer your registration to another individual to attend in your place, or you can rollover your registration for PAACE 2026 for a complimentary registration to a future PAACE conference. Please contact paaceadulted@gmail.com if you are in need of either of these options.