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About the PAIU Annual Conference

The PAIU Annual Conference is the signature gathering of Pennsylvania's 29 intermediate units. Each year, teams from every IU across the commonwealth join together for professional development, sharing, networking, and fellowship. It's a time for IU leaders to learn, innovate, and imagine the next-level solutions educational service agencies and educators can implement to continually improve their service to the students and schools in their regions.


Registration begins in February 2026




The 2026 PAIU Annual Conference - It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Shaping the Future Together - invites participants to step into a community where collaboration, compassion, and possibility guide our work each day. This year’s theme celebrates the power of connection and the collective effort required to help children thrive. Just as Mr. Rogers reminded us to “look for the helpers,” IUs partner with educators, families, and communities across the commonwealth to ensure every child has the resources and relationships they need to reach their fullest potential. So, grab your cardigan and visit our neighborhood from May 20-22 in Hershey, PA.

Special Thanks to our 2025 Conference DIAMOND Sponsor:


Thank you to the following 2025 Conference GOLD Sponsors:








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