2026 Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Statewide Training Conference

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September 17-18, 2026

Hilton Harrisburg
One North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101


Registration is now open for the Statewide Conference & Excellence Awards!

This year, we're bringing both events together for one shared experience. Join us in Harrisburg on September 17–18 for two days of learning, connection, and celebration with colleagues from across Pennsylvania's legal aid community.

Conference registration includes admission to the Excellence Awards. Registration is complimentary for Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network program staff.

Guests attending only the Excellence Awards may register at no cost using this same registration form

Conference Highlights

The Statewide Training Conference will feature a full slate of training sessions, opportunities to connect with colleagues across the network, and fresh ideas that you can bring back to your organization. This year’s sessions are designed for all attendees, including attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and client advocates.

Conference sessions will cover:

  • Communications
  • Consumer Rights
  • Disability Advocacy
  • Elder Law
  • Family Law
  • Health Law
  • Housing Law
  • Public Benefits
  • Trauma-Informed Advocacy
  • Utility Law
  • ...and more!
     

Included with Your Registration

Registration for the conference includes entry to the Excellence Awards. Gather with colleagues to celebrate those whose work has strengthened civil legal aid across the Commonwealth.
 

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Hotel Information

Hilton Harrisburg
One North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

A discounted room block is available at the Hilton Harrisburg for conference attendees. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to reserve your room early.

Make a reservation:

  • Online by CLICKING HERE; or 
  • Call 717-233-6000 (Option 1) and provide Group Code 956.

Reservation Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM

New This Year: A Paperless Conference

To reduce waste and make materials easier to access and keep up to date, the Statewide Training Conference will be fully paperless this year.

All materials will be available digitally before & during the event.
Bring a laptop, tablet, or mobile device to stay connected.
Additional access to power will be available throughout the conference.

Sponsorships & Digital Tributes

Sponsorships and digital tribute messages make it possible to produce impactful videos and stories that highlight the honorees. This year, digital tributes will replace traditional printed program advertisements and will be displayed before and after the Excellence Awards program—offering a heartfelt way to recognize a colleague or share your organization's support for civil legal aid.
 

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