Submit Your Session Proposal TODAY!

The 2026 PDC Conference will take place in Erie from June 28-July 1. We are Making Waves on Main Street this year, embracing big, bold ideas that challenge convention, spark creativity, and reimagine what is possible in our Main and Elm Street communities.

Your experience in business districts, small rural downtowns, residential neighborhoods or somewhere in between will bring value to the conference. We are looking for sessions focusing on big, bold ideas. If you have a new creative solution, impactful program or proven strategy that supports and promotes the Main Street mission, we invite you to submit a session proposal today!

Conference sessions include 2-hour “How-to” Sessions, 45-minute Crash Courses, and 75-minute Traditional Classroom Sessions. We welcome proposals that are engaging, non-commercial, and offer practical guidance on a broad variety of topics aligned with the 5-Point Main Street Approach that complement PDC’s core values. The goal is for attendees to take these big, bold concepts, learned during the conference, and implement these lessons in their own communities.

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a first-time presenter, we invite you to share your story in Erie. Session proposals are due January 23, 2026. Submit your proposal today!