Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA
October 19-22, 2025
Attendee Registration will open June 25.
Registration Rates
We are pleased to announce attendee registration fees for the 2025 conference to take place in Erie.
Several Conference Registration Grants are available for full-conference attendees. Learn more.
Full Conference Registration: (Best Value) Includes all sessions, exhibits, Welcome Reception, breakfast & lunch on Monday & Tuesday and breakfast on Wednesday.
| Attendee Type | Early (by 8/31) |
Regular (by 9/30) |
Late (after 9/30) |
| PaLA/PSLA/PCBL Personal Member |
$385 | $415 | $435 |
| Non-member | $485 | $515 | $535 |
| Full-time Student/Retired Personal Member |
$295 |
$325 |
$345 |
Two-Day Registration Rates: Includes all sessions, exhibits (Monday or Tuesday only) and a meal events on days of attendance.
| Attendee Type | Early (by 8/31) |
Regular (by 9/30) |
Late (after 9/30) |
| PaLA/PSLA/PCBL Personal Member |
$295 | $325 | $345 |
| Non-Member | $385 | $415 | $435 |
| Full-time Student/Retired Personal Member |
$230 | $260 | $280 |
Single Day Registration Rates: Includes all sessions, exhibits (Monday or Tuesday), and meal event on day of attendance.
| Attendee Type | Early (by 8/31) |
Regular (by 9/30) |
Late (after 9/30) |
| PaLA/PSLA/PCBL Personal Member |
$175 | $205 | $225 |
| Non-member | $220 | $250 | $270 |
| Full-time Student/Retired Personal Member | $130 | $160 | $180 |
Registration Policies & Deadlines
- Early registration must be received and paid by August 31, 2025.
- Registration must be received by October 15, 2025. On-site registration will be required after this date. Note: The availability of meal & tour tickets can’t be guaranteed for on-site registrations.
- In order to register as a member, 2025 personal dues must be paid in full at the time of registration. Institutional membership does NOT entitle employees of the institution to register at the member rate unless PaLA Bucks* are used.
- Corrections or additions to existing registrations must be made by September 20, 2025. Changes can’t be accepted after this date.
- We are unable to process refunds for meal or tour registrations, however you may give your ticket to another conference participant.
- Refunds of registration fees must be requested in writing before September 20, 2025. A $40 processing fee will be assessed for registration cancellations. Cancellations after this date, due to illness of attendee, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will not include the cost of meals or tours.
- View the complete list of registration policies.
* For every $100 paid in institutional member dues, One PaLA Buck code will be provided to enable a nonmember staff person to attend the conference at the member rate.
Registration Checklist
Information and links to prepare you for conference registration
- Review the Registration Brochure to map out your attendance schedule.
- Mark your meal selections
- Log-in before registering to obtain the member rate.
(Member rate available to personal members only. Eligible Institutional members may utilize PaLA Bucks to register non-member staff at the member rate. Contact the PaLA office for more information on this program before registering.) - Print your Invoice/Receipt and Registration Confirmation
- Make your hotel reservation. (The hotel registration link will be included in your conference registration confirmation email.)
Hotel Information
We have reserved room blocks at both the Courtyard by Marriott and Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotels at the conference rate of $150/night plus 13% occupancy taxes. Both hotels are attached to the convention center and offer stunning views of Presque Isle Bay.
Lodging information will be included with your conference registration confirmation. We encourage you to reserve a room soon after your register for the conference.
Complimentary parking available in the surface lot and in the hotel garage for conference participants.
Registration
Attendee registration is open!
Early Bird rates available through August 31.