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2026 PAIU Annual Conference: May 20-22 at the Hershey Lodge (Sponsor/Exhibitor registration will open to the public on February 2nd).  PRE-REGISTRATION now open to last year's sponsors only until January 30th

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 20, 2026 (registrations received after the deadline may not be included in print materials)

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE

The Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units’ Annual Conference provides professional development and networking opportunities to over 365 senior-level IU leaders annually. The 2026 PAIU Annual Conference will be held at our new location, the Hershey Lodge, from May 20-22, 2026.

To enhance our business partners' experience, we work to maximize your networking opportunities throughout the conference & provide a profitable return on your investment.  Again in 2026, our meeting/exhibit space layout will be "open concept" with no air walls separating the exhibit hall from the ballroom/main session space to increase foot traffic; and all breaks (and both pre-dinner receptions) will be held in the exhibit hall. We will continue color coding attendee name badges listing Job Alike group affiliation and awarding raffle prizes to encourage interaction with exhibitors.

2026 Sponsorship Options*:

Conference Gold Sponsor: $12,000**
As a Gold Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to fully engage with IU leaders throughout the conference, and to present your company’s products/services and partnership opportunities to IU Executive Directors. Gold Sponsorship includes the following:

• A 10-15 minute presentation to the 29 IU executive directors at one of their monthly PAIU Board of Directors meetings during the 2026-27 school year
• Opportunity to sponsor a reception &/or dinner at one of the PAIU Board of Directors meetings during the 2026-27 school year
• Prominent logo placement on PAIU Conference webpages, printed program materials and signage at the Conference, with company sponsorship/logo visibility via "rolling slides" in onsite conference meeting spaces
• Full access to all PAIU Conference sessions including all meals/receptions for up to four (4) company representatives
• One Exhibitor Table in a prime location in the exhibit hall

Meal/Reception Sponsorships:

During the conference, meals and receptions are provided to conference participants.  Sponsorship fee includes all meals/receptions for ONE company representative for the duration of the conference, starting with Wednesday's reception/dinner ($499 charge for each additional representative attending). Below is a listing of these sponsorships with the date, cost and the details of the benefits:

Event (Number of Sponsorships)	Date	Cost	Includes
DINNER (4 total, 2 per day) Wednesday, 5/20 (2) Thursday, 5/21 (2)	Wed. 5/20 (2) Thursday, 5/21 (2)	$5,500 $5,500	•    One Exhibitor Table •    Distribution of co-sponsors'      materials at dinner •    Recognition/introduction at dinner •    Signage at dinner
BREAKFAST (4 total, 2/day) Thursday, 5/21 (2)(1) Friday, 5/22 (1)	Thursday, 5/21 (2)(1) 1 sold: Milton Hershey School Friday, 5/22 (1)	$5,000 $5,000	•    One Exhibitor Table •    Distribution of co-sponsors' materials            at breakfast •    Signage at breakfast
THURSDAY LUNCH (2)(1)	Thurs, 5/21 (1 available) 1 sold: Schneider Electric	$5,000	One Exhibitor Table Distribution of co-sponsors' materials Signage at lunch
Lunch w/ Exec. Directors (1)	Wednesday, 5/20	$7,500	•    One Exhibitor Table •    10 minute presentation at lunch
Lunch/Job Alike Group (11)(9) Instructional Media/Ed Tech Curriculum Coordinators Special Education Directors  Business Managers HR Directors Nonpublic School Directors School Safety & Security Strategic Communications Mental Health Services Assistant Exec Directors 2026-27 Aspiring Leaders	Wednesday, 5/20 Sold: LinkIt! Sold: Austills/AOT Inc.	$6,000	•    One Exhibitor Table •    10 minute presentation at lunch •    Signage at lunch
PRE-DINNER RECEPTION (4 total, 2 per day) Wednesday, 5/20 (2) Thursday, 5/21 (2)	Wed, 5/20 (2) Thursday, 5/21(2)	$4,000 $4,000	•    Recognition at event •    Signage at event Exhibit Table: additional $1,950 charge
After Dinner Reception/Band (6)	Wed, 5/20	$4,000	•    Recognition/signage at event Exhibit Table: additional $1,950 charge

Exhibitor Only: $2,950

Throughout this conference, opportunities are provided for IU participants to interact with PAIU business partners and visit their exhibit booths located in the exhibit hall.  These exhibit booths (includes one 6-foot x 2-foot skirted table with 3' of space on either side) will be in ideal locations to foster networking. Wireless internet access will be provided in all meeting spaces. Please scroll down below for more information about ordering electric and/or additional supplies for your exhibit booth, and shipping/delivery instructions.

Other Sponsorship Opportunities:

There are several other opportunities to support the PAIU Conference and gain constant visibility for your organization/branding throughout the conference (additional charge for exhibit booth, if spots are available = $1,950 unless otherwise noted):

• Conference Program Book Sponsor (exhibit table included): $4,950 
• Conference Mobile App Sponsor (exhibit table included): $4,950
• Conference Meeting Space Wi-Fi Sponsor (exhibit table included): $4,950
• Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: $2,500
• Conference Lanyard Sponsor: $2,500

TO REGISTER as a SPONSOR or Exhibitor-Only: CLICK HERE

Schedule (For Full Conference schedule, click here):

Exhibitor set-up: Wednesday, May 20th from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (at the latest)
Exhibitor tear down may begin any time after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st

Sponsor/Exhibitor fees include all meals/receptions for ONE company representative for the duration of the conference, starting with Wednesday's reception/dinner ($499 charge for each additional representative attending). Check payment of sponsorship/exhibitor fees is due upon receipt of the system-generated email invoice received after registering, and must be paid in full prior to Monday, April 20th. Non-payment of sponsor/exhibitor fees by 4/20 will forfeit registration. We are not able to process credit card payments at this time.

To order and pay ahead for electric and/or additional booth supplies: Hershey Expos Electrical Order Form and/or Hershey Expos Booth Supply Order Form and Payment Form/payment(s) must be received by Hershey Expos, 210 N. Franklin St. Palmyra, PA 17078 no later than 21 days prior to set-up on 5/20. All electrical charges must be pre-paid directly with Hershey Expos before electrical service will be hooked up onsite. Please direct all questions to: expositions@hersheypa.com or call directly: 717.508.5926

Hershey Lodge Shipping & Delivery Instructions (Inbound & Outbound)*:

Please complete/return Hershey Expo Drayage & Material Handling Service Order Form and Payment Form/payment, and use Hershey Expos shipping labels / include the following information on each label affixed to your inbound package(s):

Event: PAIU Conference

Exhibitor: {Your Company Name}

Booth Number: Lodge/GAH

C/O Hershey Expositions, 210 N. Franklin St., Palmyra, PA 17078

NO. ___ OF ___ PCS

*Drayage fee: $43/100 lbs; 200 lb minimum ($86). Freight will not be released until payment of drayage/handling fees is received. Packages should not arrive at Hershey Expos more than 30 days prior to event start (no before 4/20/2026).

OUTBOUND SHIPPING INFORMATION – AT CLOSE OF EVENT:

Customer must label the outgoing shipment crates/cartons at the close of the Conference on the Event End Date (5/22/26). A bill of lading must be provided to Hershey Expositions (HES) at the HES Service Desk at the Hershey Lodge. If needed, blank bill of lading forms are available from the HES Service Desk onsite. Outbound drayage and handling services include removal of crates/cartons from the Lodge and delivery and storage at the HES Warehouse until they are picked up by Customer’s designated outbound shipping carrier (UPS-preferred- or FedEx). Exhibitors may leave labeled packages / equipment at their tables at the end of the conference. Exhibitor is responsible for all shipping costs.

A registered sponsor/exhibitor may, upon written request (email Michele Clancy) receive a full refund of a paid registration fee as long as the cancellation request is received by the PAIU office by Monday April 20, 2026. NO refunds will be granted for requests received AFTER 4/20, since PAIU becomes liable for venue costs.

If you have questions, please email mclancy@paiu.org

*pricing subject to change

**NEW Gold sponsors must be approved by the PAIU Board of Directors prior to receipt of payment