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2025 Professional Development Institute

will be held at the Benton Convention Center

Winston-Salem, NC

November 6-7, 2025

Theme:

Science is Phenomenal

2025 PDI Sponsorships

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Keynote Speaker Sponsorships

Lanyards & Tote Bags

Plaques for Award Winners

Donate to the Paul H Taylor Trust Fund

PDI Vendor Services

PDI Vendor Registration

Vendor Secure Online Registration is Now Open!

Vendor Services for the NCSTA Professional Development Institute Conference is now open. Vendors will be able to create a Vendor account, purchase products, services and much more securely online.

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PDI Keynote Speakers

Amy D'Amico joined the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) in 2013 as the Division Director of Professional Services. She oversees Professional Development and Leadership Development initiatives at SSEC.

National Geographic Explorer

Pamela C. Silva Diaz is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her work focuses on strengthening climate resilience and adaptation through technology development and collaborative innovation. Through her business, PamLab Design and Engineering, she facilitates participatory design processes in community contexts and provides engineering services to develop hardware solutions.