This year's theme, TRIO: A Beacon for Student Success, serves as a reminder of TRIO's role as a safe harbor and guiding light for our students, especially as they navigate obstacles and challenges that might otherwise leave them stranded.
Registration for the conference will open on Monday, 8/17, and registration rates are as follows:
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Early Bird Registration (8/17-9/13): $375
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Regular Registration (9/14-10/1): $500
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Late/On-Site Registration (10/2-10/6): $600
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One-Day Registration: $300
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Non-Member Registration: $700
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Non-Member On-Site Registration: $750
Hotel reservation information will be available on the PA TRIO website along with the registration information; our room rate for the conference will be $159 per night. Please note that the hotel room block closes on Monday, September 15th! We do not anticipate being able to extend the room block deadline, so we encourage you to register and book your room ASAP.
Registration Timeline
Erie Bayfront Hotel
The Sheraton Erie Bayfront will host the 2026 PA TRIO Conference!
Please note that you MUST contact the hotel directly (contact information below) in order to reserve your room under PA TRIO's room block. Block closes on September 15.
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
55 West Bay Drive
Erie, PA 16507
Phone: 814-454-2005
Nightly conference room rate is $159.00 per night. Rates do not include current city and state taxes totaling 13%. Tax rates are subject to change, with or without notice, at any time, based on government regulation.
Parking is complimentary.
What's Happening
While you're attending the conference, check out some of the sights and sounds of Erie!
Check back for updates and special events during the PA TRIO Conference.
Visit Erie
Check out the official Erie Visitor's Guide online by clicking the image above.