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Path Forward '26


Join us for a day long conference to address the issues of Human Trafficking.

April 17th, 2026

Registration Deadline April 10th, 2026

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown - Living Learning Center



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Schedule

Join us on April 17th, 2026 for this year's Path Forward Conference.  Click here to see the full schedule of events and sessions. 

Speakers

Our day will be filled with amazing speakers on a variety of topics.  Attend some or all of the discussions to learn more about these critical issues.  Learn more about each of our speakers here.

About Pitt-Johnstown

Pitt-Johnstown, as host of the conference, is the oldest of the Pitt Branch Campuses.  Featuring multiple academic programs, the University is celebrating it's 100th anniversary in 2027.  Learn more about Pitt-Johnstown here.

Our Sponsors

Pitt-Johnstown

Division of Social Science at Pitt-Johnstown represents the Social Science disciplines including Criminal Justice, Political Science, Sociology, and more...

 

1889 Foundation

1889 Foundation serves as a community leader and funder of initiatives that improve the health of people and communities in Cambria and Somerset Counties.

 

Child Advocacy Center

The mission of Circle of Support is to reduce the trauma of child abuse investigations, foster professional collaboration and cooperation, expedite service delivery to victims and provide education and advocacy, regarding the prevention of child abuse, within the community.  

 

Johnstown Christian Fellowship

The Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship is a church where people from all walks of the Christian faith can worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. 


 

UPJ Alumni President  Matt Sernell and Dr. Julie Wagner

The Pitt-Johnstown Alumni Association is dedicated to supporting and celebrating UPJ and its alumni.  President Sernell and Dr. Wagner have sponsored UPJ Students to come to the conference.