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
300+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 is the PREMIER REVITALIZATION CONFERENCE?

Pennsylvania’s Premier Revitalization Conference draws hundreds of community leaders from small towns, midsized cities, and urban neighborhood business districts. Attendees include professionals in preservation-based economic development and community revitalization-from seasoned and new Main and Elm Street Directors to architects, planners, public officials, and consultants. Volunteers and other community leaders also join to share insights, connect and strengthen their impact.

What’s Included

  • Three and a half days filled with inspiration, solutions and tangible takeaways on a variety of timely topics.
  • Over 30 classroom sessions led by industry leaders, experts and peers in community revitalization who will share expertise, bring bold ideas and practical strategies, and spark conversation.
  • Mobile tour sessions offering immersive learning experiences and a glimpse into Main & Elm Street efforts in and around the host community.
  • Keynote speakers who will inform and inspire!
  • Celebration and recognition of projects, programs and events that exemplify the goals of PDC’s community revitalization mission during the Townie Awards Ceremony.
  • Vendor Marketplace to learn about new products, tools, and services from businesses and non-profits.
  • Evening Events to connect with peers, share and learn from others, build a network of support and lifelong friends, and reenergize yourself before heading back to your community.

 

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.