The PRLA Public Affairs Conference is an opportunity for Pennsylvania's hospitality and tourism industries to speak to lawmakers with one unified voice. We hope you'll join us in Harrisburg for the opportunity to connect directly with Pennsylvania's newly elected state house and senate. Hundreds of restaurant owners, hotel operators, and industry leaders will come together with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to champion the issues that matter most to our industry. This is your chance to make a difference. Engage lawmakers, address pressing challenges, and advocate for the legislative priorities shaping the future of hospitality and tourism in Pennsylvania.
The PRLA Public Affairs Conference is open to all members! Cost is $125 per person (additional people you register from your business are at $75 each) and includes several Keynotes and Educational Sessions, Lunch both days, Breakfast on Tuesday and Reception at the state capitol on Monday evening.
If your plans include attending Legislative Day only (June 3), there is no charge for you.
We have a block of rooms at a conference rate of $179 plus tax per room per night at the Hilton Harrisburg. Please call the Hilton directly at (717) 233-6000 and mention the PRLA event code ( 934) or book online via this link PRLA 2025 Leadership Summit & Legislative Day to receive this rate. **Rooms must be confirmed by May 8 to guarantee rate and availability.
Our agenda for the conference is as follows:
June 2 - Hilton Harrisburg
8:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. PRLA Educational Foundation Board Meeting
9:00 a.m. DMO Council Meeting (open forum & TID update)
10:30 a.m. PRLA Board of Directors Meeting
12:30 p.m. Lunch and Featured Speakers: Celebrity Chef Panel
Public Affairs Programming - Policy Discussion featuring local, state, and national
experts who will prepare us for a successful advocacy day at the Capitol.
4:30 p.m. Hotel Check In for Those Staying Overnight *See Lodging Info Below
5:30 p.m. Taste of the State Reception at PA State Capitol
7:30 p.m. PRLA 365/500 Club PAC Reception (Hilton)
June 3 - Hilton Harrisburg
7:30 a.m. Breakfast & Legislative Briefing (State Capitol Complex - Ryan Office Building, Library)
9:00 a.m. Legislative Visits at Capitol throughout the day
12 - 5 p.m. Hospitality Area (Ryan Office Building, Library)
12:30 p.m. Boxed Lunches Available in Hospitality Area
4:30 p.m. Group Photo (Main Rotunda)