2026 Leadership Forum
The PASA 2026 Leadership Forum brings together visionary superintendents, district leaders, policymakers, and partners to explore how bold, adaptive leadership can transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
This year’s Forum features dynamic national and state perspectives, immersive learning experiences, networking opportunities and hands-on sessions designed to equip leaders with the tools, insight, and energy needed to lead in a rapidly changing world.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
| Preconference Sessions |
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From Finland to Pennsylvania: Harnessing Immersive Phenomenon-Based Learning for Deeper Engagement
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Advancing Advocacy for a Stronger Public
Education System in Pennsylvania |
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| Petteri Elo Finnish Educator, CEO, Trainer, Pedanow-Educational Consulting and Training |
Dr. Sherri Smith Executive Director, PASA |
| Conference Kickoff with Reception, Dinner & Keynote |
| Evening Keynote: Leading Change in Public Education | |
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| Dr. David Schuler Executive Director, AASA |
Dr. Sherri Smith Executive Director, PASA |
Thursday, March 19, 2026
| Breakfast Keynote: Traditional Productivity Is Broken: The New ‘I’ in AI—Unleashing Human Creativity as Your Competitive Advantage |
Lunch Keynote: The Velocity of Change: Preparing Students for AI's Horizontal Impact |
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| Natalie Nixon, Ph.D. Future of Work Expert, Innovation, Creativity & Leadership Strategy Consultant |
Joseph T. Yun, Ph. D. Director of Artificial Intelligence and Enablement, Pitt Digitial Research Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Pittsburgh |
Friday, March 20, 2026
| Breakfast Keynote: Executive Function: The Educator's edge to Achieving the Vision of Improved Student Preparedness for College, Career, and Life A Master Class to Understand How Executive Function Impacts YOUR Leadership |
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| Sucheta Kamath Founder and CEO of ExQ |
| Final Keynote Wrap-up |
| Stay tuned... |
Investment:
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Full Conference Options:
BEST VALUE! Full Conference with Preconference: $569|Early Bird-$549
Full Conference without Preconference: $499|Early Bird-$459 |
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Single Day Options:
Wednesday Preconference ONLY (3 Hour Session): $150|Early Bird-$120
Day 1, Wednesday, March 18: $249| Early Bird-$209 (Includes: Preconference, Reception, Evening Dinner & Keynote)
Day 2, Thursday, March 19: $399|Early Bird-$349
(Includes-Two keynotes, Breakout Sessions Breakfast, Lunch, Reception & Entertainment) Day 3, Friday, March 20: $329| Early Bird-$299 (Includes-Keynote, Breakfast & Lunch) |
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District Colleagues of PASA Members: Full Conference Option Only
Full Conference with Preconference: $529|Early Bird-$509 Full Conference without Preconference: $479|Early Bird-$439 |
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Full Conference Options
Full Event with Preconference:$629
Full Event without Preconference:$569 |
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Single Day Options:
Wednesday Preconference ONLY (3 Hour Session): $180
Day 1, Wednesday, March 18: $279 (Includes: Preconference, Reception, Evening Dinner & Keynote)
Day 2, Thursday, March 19: $449
(Includes-Two keynotes, Breakout Sessions Breakfast, Lunch, Reception & Entertainment)
Day 3, Friday, March 20: $399
(Includes-Keynote, Breakfast & Lunch)
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*Early Bird Ends February 17, 2026*
*No refunds will be made for cancellations or changes after March 6th, 2026*
*No refunds will be made for cancellations or changes after March 6th, 2026*
Hotel Room Blocks:
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd. State College, PA 16803
ph: 814-863-5000
Click here to reserve your hotel room at the Penn Stater!
Room Block closes February 17, 2026
215 Innovation Blvd. State College, PA 16803
ph: 814-863-5000
Click here to reserve your hotel room at the Penn Stater!
Room Block closes February 17, 2026
Join us as we rethink what leadership can be--
courageous, creative, adaptive,
and ready to meet the future.
Let's break the mold together.
All registrants will receive a copy of Natalie Nixon's latest book Move. Think. Rest.
PASA Members may bring guests from their own district/organization at a discounted rate!
Act 45 hours will be available for this conference.