Special Events & Highlights

Check out these new and returning conference highlights!

Pre-Conference Events:

LeadingAge PA Lobby Day 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Pennsylvania State Capitol

Don’t miss this chance to play a significant role in advocacy! Attendees will meet with state legislators to express our shared priorities, including the need for funding and solutions to address workforce barriers in aging services. Additionally, they will attend a press conference with LeadingAge PA President and CEO Garry Pezzano, key state legislators, and other members to highlight the significance of supporting our essential sector. Click here to register.  

Spring CEO Forum 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Hershey Lodge - Cocoa Terrace

For provider member President/CEOs only. The LeadingAge PA CEO Forum is an exclusive gathering of member President/CEOs designed to spark new leadership insights, provide opportunities to network with like-minded executives and explore what’s ahead in aging services. We will welcome Christine Fares Walley, President of Holleran, as our speaker for this forum to discuss “Community Engagement Needs Assessments: How Life Plan Communities Can Broaden Their Influence and Impact Beyond their Four Walls.” Click here to register. 

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In-Conference Events:

Networking Reception 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 
5:15 – 7:00 pm in the Hershey Lodge - Exhibit Hall

One of our most popular events! Catch up with colleagues and say hello to our sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying an adult beverage and an array of hors d'oeuvres. This is a terrific opportunity to make new contacts and build your network. All are welcome - we look forward to seeing you there!

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Fellows in Leadership Alumni Dinner & 2025 Class Graduation

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
6:30 - 9:00 pm in the Hershey Lodge - Cocoa Ballroom

Reconnect with Fellows in Leadership (FIL) Alumni at this special, celebratory dinner! The FIL class of 2024/25 will graduate and be inducted into the Alumni Council as well. Join us! 

Fee: Provider member conference attendees are welcome to register to attend the Fellows in Leadership dinner for $55/person. The graduating class and FIL alumni may attend free of charge. 

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Distinguished Service Awards Dinner

Thursday, June 12, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Hershey Lodge - Cocoa Ballroom

Join us to celebrate this year’s Distinguished Service Award recipients – those who’ve made a positive impact in their communities and on senior services as a whole. After being recognized during the morning’s general session, award winners will be honored with this special dinner.  

Fee: Provider member conference attendees are welcome to attend the dinner for $55/person. Award winners and one guest may attend free of charge.

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New for 2025! Jams, Jives, and Social Vibes: Supporting Grants & Scholarships

Join us for a rockin' good time to support the LeadingAge PA Foundation’s Education Scholarship Fund, featuring local band, Roustabout!

Thursday, June 12, 2025
8:00 - 11:00 pm in the Hershey Lodge - Great American Hall, Red Room

Each year, LeadingAge PA awards Professional Development Scholarships to staff working in our member communities, as well as Internship Grants and Administrator-in-Training Grants to member communities to help grow the next generation of aging services leaders! Your $25 contribution to attend this fun evening party will help make this ongoing initiative possible. In addition, there will be opportunities at the party to support the LeadingAge PA PAC. Any conference attendee, speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor is welcome to register to attend.

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