This year the PFDW will host our 98th Convention at our state’s capital, nestled in at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel. Our Convention theme is Strong Women, Strong Pennsylvania, Strong Democracy! Because when women lead, we thrive and democracy grows stronger. Be a part of it!

May 29 through May 31, 2026

Please register now so we can prepare and expect you!

PFDW 2026 Convention – Harrisburg Hilton Hotel

Check out the Convention Agenda…

Friday, May 29

Registration – 9 to 11 a.m.

Business meeting with nomination of officers: 4^th, 5^th, 6^th vice presidents and recording secretary

Regional Directors Lunch – 12:30 to 2

Keynote speaker: Hon. Eugene DePasquale, Chair, PA Democratic Committee

Workshop (1) – 2:30 to 3:30 Federation Fundamentals – Deanne McNally and Charlene Doyle

Workshop (2) – 3:45 to 4:45 Pathways to Power:  Successful Strategies for Women Candidates and Leaders – Panel Discussion, moderator Dr. Michele Sellitto

Cocktail reception – 6:00 to 7:00 (semi-formal attire)

Dinner honoring Club Presidents and Unions – 7:00 to 9:30

Speaker: Hon. Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia

Saturday May 30

Registration: 8:00 to 10:00

Breakfast: 8:00 to 9:15

Dance-a-thon

Workshop – 10:00 to 11:15 How to Preserve the Democracy – Christina Hartman

Memorial Scholarship Luncheon – Noon to 2:30 Speaker: TBA

Election of Officers (if necessary) – 2:30 to 3:30

Election of regional directors in even-numbered regions 3:00 to 4:00

Cocktail Reception (cash bar) 6:00 to 7:00 (formal attire)

Woman of the Year Dinner – 7:00 to 9:00 Speaker: TBA

Conclusion of PFDW Auction

Sunday, May 31

Closing Business session – 8:30

Installation of Officers and Regional Directors

Close of convention

Farewell breakfast – 9:30