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SAVE THE DATE - 2026 PAIU Annual Conference: May 20-22 at the Hershey Lodge (Sponsor/Exhibitor registration will open by February 1st) 

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)	$6,000 $6,000	•    One Exhibitor Table •    Distribution of co-sponsors'      materials at dinner •    Recognition at dinner •    Signage at dinner
BREAKFAST (4 total, 2 per day) Thursday, 5/21 (2) Friday, 5/22 (1)	Thursday, 5/21 (2) Friday, 5/22 (1)	$5,000 $5,000	•    One Exhibitor Table •    Distribution of co-sponsors' materials          at breakfast •    Signage at breakfast
THURSDAY LUNCH (2)	Thurs, 5/21	$5,000	One Exhibitor Table Distribution of co-sponsors' materials Signage at lunch
Lunch w/ Exec. Directors (1)	Wednesday, 5/20	$6,500	•    One Exhibitor Table •    10 minute presentation at lunch
Lunch/Job Alike Group (11) 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	$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 a 6-foot x 2-foot 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.

To order and pay for electric (Electrical & Service Order Form must be received no later than 21 days prior to set-up on 5/20), please click on this link. 

Please click on this link to access additional documents/forms required to request additional services (specialized internet access, general A/V) or equipment from Encore's "EventNow" website for your exhibit booth at the Hershey Lodge.

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). Payment 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.

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.
 
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): $4,000
• Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: $2,500
• Conference Lanyard Sponsor: $2,500
• Gift Bag Sponsor (provide branded item(s) for tote bags): $2,000

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

Schedule:

Exhibitor set-up: Wednesday, May 20th from 8:00 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

For Full Conference schedule, click here

Hershey Lodge Shipping & Delivery Instructions:

Please include the following information on each label affixed to your package(s):

Hershey Lodge

ATTN: PAIU / Alyssa Atkins / Your Company Name

325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

Package _ of __

Packages should not arrive at the Lodge more than (3) business days prior to event start (5/15/2026).

Outgoing (post-event) shipping: As long as each item has a UPS (preferred) or FedEx return label affixed to it, the onsite Hershey team will arrange for pickup from the Lodge. Exhibitors may leave labeled packages / equipment at their tables at the end of the conference. Vendor is responsible for all shipping 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