Bethlehem, PA  |  June 20-June 23, 2027

The Commonwealth's Premier Revitalization Conference | June 2027

About the Conference

Join fellow changemakers from across Pennsylvania at the Commonwealth’s Premiere Revitalization Conference. The 2027 conference will be held in Bethlehem, PA at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem from June 20-June 23, 2027. Stay tuned for more information about themes, sessions and guest speakers!

300+Attendees
40+Sessions annually including educational and mobile workshops
200+Total sponsorships and exhibitors throughout the years

2027 Conference Theme

What will be the theme for the 2027 conference? Stay tuned to learn more.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

It is time for Pennsylvania’s biggest network-building and professional development opportunity of the year. You’ve registered, you booked your hotel room, what’s next? If you are a first timer or a seasoned PDC Conference goer, you still may have a few questions. Here are a few tips:

Conference Tips:

  • All sessions and events will take place at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Registration hours are Sunday from 11 AM-5 PM, Monday and Tuesday from 7 AM-4 PM, and Wednesday from 7-10 AM.
  • Review the conference schedule prior to registering! Classroom sessions are open to all attendees. Select the session that most suits your interests and community needs.
  • Everyone will receive a nametag at check-in. The back of the nametag will list evening events and mobile tours you have signed up for as well as your meal choices. Event and meal tickets are also included in the back of your nametag.
  • All mobile tours will leave from the entrance of the hotel.
  • More to come with the conference app!

SEE YOU IN BETHLEHEM!

Thank you To Our 2026 Partners

The Townie Awards

The Townie Awards are a festive and venerable tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for the creation and implementation of projects, programs and events that exemplify the goals of PDC’s community revitalization mission. Eligible communities consist of Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s nearly 200 member organizations, including Main Street and Elm Street programs, making the Townies a competitive award process each year.

Accommodations at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem

The PA Downtown Center has partnered with the Historic Hotel Bethlehem for both the conference venue and accommodations. More information regarding reservations to come.