Exhibitor Information

Thank you for being part of PADONA’s 37th Annual Conference! We are excited about the upcoming event and want to share important details to ensure a smooth experience for you.

Check-in & Exhibit Space

Upon arrival, please check in at the exhibitor registration area in the Garden Terrace Lobby to receive your schedule, name badges, and conference materials.

Your exhibit space includes:

  • A six-foot skirted table (unless you have arranged for a floor-standing display without a table).
  • Two chairs and a company name sign.
  • Electricity (if requested in advance).
    Internet Access

    If you require wireless internet, please contact Melvin Morales at The Hotel Hershey directly at (717) 534-8847.

    Shipping Materials

    If shipping items to the venue, please send them no earlier than one week before the conference and label them as follows:
    Recipient:
    Melvin Morales, Conference Services Manager The Hotel Hershey
    100 Hotel Road
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Label: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] – PADONA April 1-4, 2025, Conference

    Exhibitor Schedule
    Exhibit Setup:
    • Tuesday, April 1: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
    • Wednesday, April 2: 7:30 – 9:30 AM (must be completed by 9:30 AM)
    Exhibit Hours:
    • Wednesday, April 2: 10:00 – 11:00 AM & 2:45 – 5:00 PM
    • Thursday, April 3: 10:00 – 10:45 AM & 2:30 – 4:00 PM

    Tear-down: Immediately after 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 3

    Break Exhibitors: You may set up 30 minutes before your scheduled break time and must remove your display immediately after each break.

Meals & Networking Events

Meals – Your exhibitor fee includes breakfast and lunch for two representatives. Additional representatives may attend for $290 per person.
Business Partner Luncheon – Thursday, April 3 at 12:00 PM in the Circular Dining Room. Join PADONA leadership and board members for updates and networking.

Celebration Party

    • – Thursday evening in the Garden Terrace Ballroom
  • Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary beer & wine with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors.
  • If your company would like to sponsor or contribute to the event, please contact us!
Engagement & Sponsorship Opportunities

Scavenger Hunt – A great opportunity for exhibitors to interact with attendees! Participants who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered to win prizes. All proceeds benefit the PADONA Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Basket Raffle – Support future nursing professionals by donating a gift basket! Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGDPW6N
Raffle Items at Your Booth – If you are offering a giveaway at your exhibit, it is your responsibility to distribute prizes to the winners.

Final Details

If there are any changes in the names of your registered representatives, please update us ASAP by emailing luann@padona.com.

Name tags are required for all food functions and events.
Questions? Contact LuAnn White at luann@padona.com or by phone at 814-599-3717.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you in Hershey!


Very truly yours,

Candace McMullen, RN, NHA, MHA, CLNC, CNDLTC
CEO/President, PADONA

Exhibitor Information

Below you will find documents regarding the convention, schedules, speakers, events and other important information. You may print out these documents or use the website during the convention as a resource.

BUSINESS PARTNER LUNCHEON

We are hosting our annual Business Partner luncheon on Thursday, April 3, 2025 for all our business partners, that includes exhibitors and sponsors, from 12:00 pm - 1:15pm in the Circular Dining Room. Join PADONA leadership and board members for updates and networking.

Thank you to our supporters!

With great appreciation, PADONA extends a sincere thank you to all of our supporters participating in this conference!

Aculabs, Inc
Celebration Party – Wine Sponsorship

Affinity Health Services, Inc.
Celebration Party – Band Sponsor

Brockie Pharmatech
Celebration Party Food Station Sponsor

Candace McMullen
Celebration Party – Photo Booth

CHR Consulting Services, Inc.
Celebration Party – Door Prize Sponsor

Diamond Pharmacy Services
Thursday Morning Coffee Sponsor

ESHYFT
Attendee Lanyard Sponsor

Jewish Healthcare Foundation – Health Careers Futures
Thursday Conference Sponsor

MDS-Consultants
Celebration Party – Food Station Sponsorship

Phoebe Pharmacy
Conference Bag Sponsor

Premier Therapy, LLC
Registration Sponsor

Physician’s Mobile X-Ray
Celebration Party – Beer Sponsor

Quality Insights
Wednesday Conference Sponsor

PADONA would also like to thank the following supporters for providing speakers presenting valuable educational sessions:

Affinity Health Services
Cain Coaching and Consulting
CHR Consulting Services, Inc.
CTRI Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
Department of Health | Division of Safety Inspection
Emergency Medical Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc.
Eshyft
HAPevolve
Inspired2Results!
Jewish Healthcare Foundation
Joseph A. Paletta, Attorney at Law
Latsha Davis & Marshall, P.C.
MDS Consultants, LLC
Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of QA and Program Analytics
PA Dept of Health, Bureau of Fac Licensure & Cert
Pennsylvania Association Directors of Nursing Administration
Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine
Pennsylvania Health Care Association
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post and Schell, PC
Premier Therapy
Select Rehabilitation
Stever Advisors, LLC
Suburban Geriatrics
Vital Healthcare Solutions

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Have a Question?

Call or email us with any questions you might have.

Directed in Service
Candace McMullen
(814) 617-1435

Membership
Candace Jones
(856) 906-4428
Continuing Education
Sophie Campbell
(724) 601-7873

Convention Photos

Here is a sample of photos from a past convention.