Pennsylvania CASA Conference
From Gratitude to Action: The Power of Advocacy
About the 2026 Conference
The PA CASA Conference is a two-day event on Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Conference offers an essential continuing education opportunity for our dedicated CASA volunteers, staff, board members, and child welfare stakeholders, who strive to change the lives of our most vulnerable children. The Conference brings everyone throughout the PA CASA community together.
Conference Location
The Conference will take place at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA.
Blair County Convention Center
1 Convention Center Dr., Altoona, PA 16602
Hotel Location
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Convention Center
2 Convention Center Dr., Altoona, PA 16602
A limited block of rooms has been reserved for in-network attendees free of charge with event attendance. Additional lodging information will be shared with in-network attendees upon registration.
Schedule Overview
Monday, April 20
- Arrival and Check-In
- Directors’ Meeting
- Breakout Sessions (select one of two concurrent offerings)
- Awards Dinner
- Awards Reception
- Networking with CASA volunteers, staff, and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth
Tuesday, April 21
As we gather during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, PA CASA invites you to celebrate the remarkable people who turn compassion into meaningful advocacy. Our 2026 conference theme, "From Gratitude to Action: The Power of Advocacy," honors the dedication and heart of CASA volunteers, staff, and board members who work alongside children and youth to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met. This year’s event centers on the strength that grows from connection, reflection, and shared purpose. Together, we’ll take time to recognize the commitment of those who give so much of themselves, and to renew the inspiration that keeps our advocacy strong across the Commonwealth.
- Arrival and Check-In
- Breakfast Buffet
- Keynote Plenary Session
- Morning Breakout Sessions (select one of seven concurrent offerings)
- Lunch
- Afternoon Breakout Sessions (select one of six concurrent offerings)
- Closing Session