PA Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C)

02/04/2026

We’re closing out with a powerful reminder that not everything worth learning can be searched.

In Buff Nuggets: Things That Can’t Be Googled, Brian Buffington challenges us to protect and nurture the things no algorithm can replicate—creativity, grit, wonder, courage, and those big, messy, world-changing ideas.

As we head back to our classrooms and campuses, may we remember to champion the unsearchable and spark the wild human imagination in every learner. 💡✨

02/04/2026

Sad to be leaving Hershey? Share your selfies to be included in our 2026 recap 📸

02/04/2026

Judging for the Pa Invention Convention is underway!

02/04/2026

Our final 3 concurrent sessions are happening today! Starting at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30, these are our final traditional sessions of 2026 before our closing keynote during lunch!

02/04/2026

We’re hosting the next generation of thinkers, tinkers, and creators today! 💡🚀

The Invention Convention is buzzing! Check back with us for images from the event!

The Invention Convention competition season officially begins today! Join us in wishing good luck to the youth inventors in Pennsylvania who are participating in the Pennsylvania Invention Convention at the PA Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C) today. We can’t wait to see the incredible inventions they’ve dreamed up this year.

02/04/2026

Visit PA students from the Pennsylvania Invention Convention and CSOs in the Great Lobby and Great American Hall to see the innovative work they are producing in Education and Technology!

02/03/2026

Storytellers - these sessions are designed to center the voices and experiences of educators. Each presenter uses their voice to build connection, spark reflections and learn from lived experiences. Benjamin Johnson shares his own story… with music 🎸🎸

02/03/2026

The STEELS/STEM Summit poster sessions are in full swing! 🔬✨

Innovative ideas. Creative solutions. Powerful conversations all around the room.

Stop by, ask questions, and get inspired. 🚀

02/03/2026

Get ready to be inspired (and entertained) with - our final keynote Wednesday at 11:45 am.

02/03/2026

Kicking off the AI Summit with an inspiring keynote from Pat Yongpradit 🤖✨Sharing a powerful look at how AI can support teaching, learning, and ethical innovation in education.

02/03/2026

Come check out the life sized kaleidescope in the Innovation Playground today in the Exhibit Hall @ Hershey Lodge

10/30/2025

How do we prepare students for a future that’s evolving faster than ever?

Join us at PETE&C 2026 in Hershey on Monday, February 2 and listen as this inspiring talk delves into how AI is transforming education by enhancing learning, fostering creativity, and connecting students to real-world challenges.

Through powerful stories, practical examples, and a look at groundbreaking technology, you’ll discover how AI can ignite curiosity and unlock the boundless potential of every student. Whether you’re an educator seeking innovative approaches or a leader shaping the future of education, this will leave you motivated to embrace the transformative power of AI.

Don't miss "AI-Powered Classrooms: Where Curiosity Meets Infinite Possibility" with Holly Clark on Monday, February 2 at PETE&C 2026!