Reserve Your Spot at the Conference Today!
The PA Council of Governments (PACOG) 2026 statewide conference is a terrific opportunity for COG
members to meet, share common interests, discuss new ideas, and interact with COG delegates.
Reserve your rooms now directly through the hotel at the link below. There are a limited number of
rooms available at the discounted rate so make your plans early.
When: Tuesday, September 1 – Wednesday, September 2
Where: The Graduate by Hilton, State College PA
Reserve Your Room Here at a discounted rate of $159 until August 1, 2026
Conference Registration Fees
| Full Members (discounted 15%) | $ 200 |
| Affiliate Members | $ 250 |
| Associate Members | $ 275 |
| Non-Members | $ 300 |
Registration fees include all training sessions, meals, breaks, and the opening reception.
Preliminary Conference Schedule
| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 1 | 11:30am – 1:00pm | Arrival / Lunch / Key-note Speaker |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Regional Public Safety Services – COGs Leading the Way | |
| 2:15pm – 3:15pm | Trash Talk: Managing Waste Costs in Uncertain Times | |
| 3:15pm – 4:30pm | Speed Networking – Let’s Get Together! | |
| 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Opening Reception | |
| — | Dinner On Your Own – Explore State College | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 8:00am – 9:15am | Breakfast / Business Meeting |
| 9:15am – 10:15am | Creating the Organization You Want to Lead | |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Declining Cable TV Revenue? COGs to the Rescue | |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Collaborative Solutions for Financial & Billing Services |
Registration Payment Links
Full Members (discounted 15%) – $200.00
Affiliate Members – $250.00
Associate Members – $275.00
Individual Attendee (non-member) – $300.00