Events

PWDA 42nd annual conference

Agenda: May 6, 2026 – May 7, 2026
Location: Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
325 University Drive, Hershey Pa 17033

Room Rates: Room rates at the Hershey Lodge are $203/night

 Reservation Link:  Hershey Lodge Group Rate Reservation Link

You will be asked for a Group Code: 6766819 and a General Attendee Password: PWDA2026. Guests will need to change the dates to their desired stay dates to check for availability. Group Discount Deadline – April 6, 2026.

Event Webpage: PWDA 42nd Annual Conference Event Page

Have a question about your Exhibit Space? Refer below for commonly asked questions.

Exhibit Hall Schedule

I need wi-fi, electric access…..for my Booth . Use the FORMS below:

  • Order Electrical at Booth
  • Booth Supply Order Form (PWDA provides necessary draping – use this for additional booth items you made need)
  • Payment Form (costs are expensed by the organization requesting the services and supplies)

Prompted for a Booth #?? Just enter your organization name.
Remember! Your Exhibit Booth purchase includes an 8′ x 10′ booth with a 6′ draped table, two chairs, and a waste basket. Use the forms above to order electricity, telephone, internet, and AV equipment directly with the Hershey Lodge.

Attendee Engagement and Your Booth!

Our attendees love the face-to-face networking that our in-person conference provides, but they also want to interact more with our exhibitors. Research shows that exhibit organizers should prioritize creating engaging experiences for their guests because they expect more
value from their event experiences than ever before.

Interactive exhibit booths that incorporate technology into their displays have the highest return on investment by increasing visibility, generating leads, enhancing brand reputation, and establishing strategic partnerships.

PWDA also builds attendee engagement with exhibitors using the WHOVA app, customized/selective engagement incentivized with door prize giveaways and more!

DOOR PRIZE???? – Want to contribute a Door Prize to Give-Away to Attendees – email info@pawork.org to get more details!

Where do I ship items to arrive on-site? After the event?

For return packages: Please use Fedex or UPS preprinted return labels. Pack your materials at the end of the convention, place your preprinted labels on your materials leave all your materials in your booth. Hershey Expo will walk around at the end of the convention pick up your materials and take them to the daily UPS and Fedex pick up location at the Hershey Lodge. 

If/When prompted for Booth #, enter your organization name.

Exhibit booth layout

Exhibit booth assignments are based on registration status and first come first serve submissions.


PWDA Point of Contact: Becky Conte, Director of Events – Email Me