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    PDE Data Summit

    Vendor Information

    2026 PDE Data Summit: Turning Data Into Action Because Every Student Deserves A Hero

    Exhibit at the 2026 PDE Data Summit

    Get ready to connect, showcase, and inspire at the 2026 PDE Data Summit, taking place March 30–31, 2026, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA!

    This is your opportunity to share your innovative learning tools, data-driven solutions, and student success resources with education leaders and data professionals from across Pennsylvania. Whether you’re demonstrating new technologies and solutions, highlighting impactful programs, or building partnerships, the Data Summit is where ideas spark and collaboration grows.

    Explore a range of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities designed to help your organization stand out. Whether you’re seeking a prime booth location or expanded brand visibility, you’ll find flexible options to make a lasting impression.

    Check out the Exhibitor & Sponsor Information Kit below to learn more.

    Event Details

    • Full Conference: Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
    • Exhibitor Hours: Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Exhibitor Information

    • Exhibitor & Sponsor Information Kit (PDF): Explore all the unique ways to showcase your organization at the Data Summit.
    • Don’t see a perfect fit? Contact Janet Kennedy at c-janekenn@pa.gov to discuss custom sponsorship or marketing options tailored to your needs and budget.

    Registration & Hershey Lodge Room Accommodations:

    • Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration: Vendor Registration is due by February 6, 2026. Spaces are limited!
      • Exhibitor Level Early Bird: Register by December 1, 2025 | Payment due by January 12, 2026
      • Full Registration Payment, due by March 9, 2026

    Payment Details:

    • Our conference partner is Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU)
    • Download the 2026 PDE Data Summit Invoice and MCIU W-9 as needed
    • We kindly ask that vendors pay by credit card whenever possible.
    • Checks should only be used in extenuating circumstances and may delay processing. If paying by check, refer to the below details:

      Payable to:       Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
      Mail check to:
      PA Department of Education
      Office of Data Quality / PDE Data Summit
      607 South Drive
      Harrisburg PA 17120

    Refund & Cancellation Policy:

    Refunds (minus a $100 administrative and processing fee) will be granted to exhibitors who cancel by email at ra-edpdedatasummit@pa.gov at least 20 business days prior to the event. Cancellation notices must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, to receive a full refund less the administrative and processing fee.

    Refunds will not be provided to exhibitors who neither cancel nor attend the event. Confirmed exhibitors who are unable to attend the event may send a substitute in their place at no additional cost. Substitution information must be received by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, ra-edpdedatasummit@pa.gov two full business days (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) before the start of the event. Please note, all materials will have already been printed and will display all prior company names and logos.

    Inclement Weather Procedure

    Unless the Governor declares a state of emergency, the PDE Data Summit will run as scheduled, and the above cancellation policy will apply.

    Additional Information:

    General Information
    PDE reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any organization to be an exhibitor. Space assignments will be on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise stated.

    Conference Attendee List
    Due to attendee privacy policies and our status as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agency, attendee contact information cannot be released to vendors. This includes the names of raffle drawing winners..

    ADA Special Needs Accommodations
    Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notice of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the conference by contacting the PDE Data Summit Team via email at ra-edpdedatasummit@pa.gov.

    Please Note: For additional details, please refer to the Exhibitor & Sponsor Information Kit.

    Contact Us
    For all inquiries, please contact your vendor representative, Janet Kennedy, c-janekenn@pa.gov or the Data Summit team at ra-edpdedatasummit@pa.gov