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Registration Information

One Event, Two Experiences

 

The 2026 PDE Conference will be offered in a hybrid format - in person at Hershey Lodge or virtually through PaTTAN Events. Choose the option that's right for you, your school, or your organization.

 

Attend In Person

Attend Virtually

Access to 60+ live, in-person sessions PLUS:

  • Over 40 exhibit booths + Student Shoppes
  • A poster session with reception
  • Daily breakfast, a plated luncheon, and daily refreshments
  • Opportunities for networking with colleagues from across the commonwealth
I will attend in person

Access to 60+ live, streamed sessions.

I will attend virtually
 
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY DECEMBER.

IMPORTANT!
NEW for 2026 - You must register and pay for the conference by February 6, 2026. There will be no onsite registration or payment center. Payment must be received by February 6, 2026. 


Registration Fee

  • Payment may be made with credit card, check, or purchase order. 
  • ​Credit card payment: Credit card payments are entered online as part of the registration process.

  • Check or Purchase Order: Include a copy of your registration confirmation email with your payment. Make check payable to MCIU and mail to: Business Office, PaTTAN, 333 Technology Drive Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 or send a purchase order to ConferenceBilling@pattankop.net


In-Person Attendance (Pennsylvania Educators and/or Residents only) 

Early Bird Registration = $215.00
  • Early Bird Registration will be open from December 1, 2025 to December 15, 2025.
  • Payment must be received by 4:00 p.m., December 15, 2025.
Regular Registration = $265.00
  • Regular Registration will be open from December 16, 2025 to February 6, 2026.
  • Payment must be received by 4:00 p.m., February 6, 2026. 
 General Payment Information
  • Payment must be received by February 6, 2026.
  • No payments will be taken at the conference site. You will not be permitted to attend the conference unless your registration fee is paid in full by February 6, 2026.


In-Person Attendance (Out-of-State Participants)

The cost for out-of-state participants is $575.00.
  • Registration will be open from December 16, 2025 to February 6, 2026.
  • Payment must be received by 4:00 pm, February 6, 2026.


Virtual Attendance (Pennsylvania Educators and/or Residents only) 

Virtual Registration = $165.00
  • Registration will be open until February 6, 2026.
  • Payment must be received by 4:00 p.m., February 6, 2026. Links for online access to the conference will not be sent to participants who have not paid in full by February 6, 2026.

 

Registration Cancellations

  • If you have registered, but are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your registration by 4:00 p.m. February 6, 2026, by contacting pdeconferenceregistration@pattankop.net
  • If you do not cancel your registration by the deadline, you will be required to pay the full registration fee to cover costs incurred by PaTTAN. You or your LEA will be billed for the full registration fee. No refunds will be given.
  • Once you have registered, if you decide to switch from in-person attendance to virtual attendance, you must do so by February 6, 2026. We will try to accommodate you; however, no refund will be given for the difference in cost. Please contact: pdeconferenceregistration@pattankop.net