PA Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C)

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. 💡✨

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

Judging for the Pa Invention Convention is underway!

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!

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.

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!

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. 🚀

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.

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

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!