PA Digital Summit 2026

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As Pennsylvania advances major digital infrastructure initiatives—from implementing federal broadband (BEAD) funding to regulating high-density AI data center growth—the Digital Pennsylvania Summit explores how emerging technologies transform government operations and resident services.  The summit provides actionable policy strategies, real-world case studies in public service digitizing, and actionable discussions on balancing technological growth with ratepayer safeguards, cybersecurity, and digital accessibility.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

8:30 AM - 12:20 PM

8:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Hilton Harrisburg

One N 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA

Hilton Harrisburg

One N 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA

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8:30 AM EST

1 HR
8:30 AM EST 1 HR

Doors Open, Registration & Networking

9:30 AM EST

5 MINS
9:30 AM EST 5 MINS

Welcoming Remarks by Emcee

Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-Chief
City & State PA
Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-Chief
City & State PA
Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-Chief
City & State PA
Greg Salisbury

9:35 AM EST

5 MINS
9:35 AM EST 5 MINS
Deloitte

Introduction to Keynote

Deloitte
Chad Firestone
Chad Firestone
Managing Director & Commonwealth of PA Account Leader
Deloitte
Chad Firestone
Chad Firestone
Managing Director & Commonwealth of PA Account Leader
Deloitte
Chad Firestone
Chad Firestone
Chad Firestone
Managing Director & Commonwealth of PA Account Leader
Deloitte
Chad Firestone

9:40 AM EST

20 MINS
9:40 AM EST 20 MINS

Keynote Remarks

Bry Pardoe
Bry Pardoe
State Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bry Pardoe
Bry Pardoe
State Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bry Pardoe
Bry Pardoe
Bry Pardoe
State Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bry Pardoe

10 AM EST

5 MINS
10 AM EST 5 MINS
Comcast

Introduction to Keynote

Comcast
Speaker
Speaker
TBA
Comcast Business
Speaker
Speaker
TBA
Comcast Business
Speaker
Speaker
Speaker
TBA
Comcast Business
Speaker

10:05 AM EST

15 MINS
10:05 AM EST 15 MINS

Keynote Remarks

Senator Tracy Pennycuick
Senator Tracy Pennycuick
Chair
Communications & Technology Committee
Senator Tracy Pennycuick
Senator Tracy Pennycuick
Chair
Communications & Technology Committee
Senator Tracy Pennycuick
Senator Tracy Pennycuick
Senator Tracy Pennycuick
Chair
Communications & Technology Committee
Senator Tracy Pennycuick

10:20 AM EST

1 HR
10:20 AM EST 1 HR

Advancing Technology Across the Commonwealth

Rep. Joe Ciresi
Rep. Joe Ciresi
Democratic Chair
Communications & Technology Committee
Brian Andrews
Brian Andrews
CIO
Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System

Pennsylvania is experiencing rapid growth across technology sectors, from artificial intelligence and data centers to advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and emerging industries. This growth brings significant opportunities for jobs, investment, and economic development, while also raising important questions around infrastructure, energy, workforce, and community impact. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can foster technology growth while building a strong foundation for long-term, sustainable innovation.

Rep. Joe Ciresi
Rep. Joe Ciresi
Democratic Chair
Communications & Technology Committee
Brian Andrews
Brian Andrews
CIO
Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System

Pennsylvania is experiencing rapid growth across technology sectors, from artificial intelligence and data centers to advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and emerging industries. This growth brings significant opportunities for jobs, investment, and economic development, while also raising important questions around infrastructure, energy, workforce, and community impact. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can foster technology growth while building a strong foundation for long-term, sustainable innovation.

Rep. Joe Ciresi
Brian Andrews

Pennsylvania is experiencing rapid growth across technology sectors, from artificial intelligence and data centers to advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and emerging industries. This growth brings significant opportunities for jobs, investment, and economic development, while also raising important questions around infrastructure, energy, workforce, and community impact. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can foster technology growth while building a strong foundation for long-term, sustainable innovation.

Rep. Joe Ciresi
Rep. Joe Ciresi
Democratic Chair
Communications & Technology Committee
Brian Andrews
Brian Andrews
CIO
Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System

Pennsylvania is experiencing rapid growth across technology sectors, from artificial intelligence and data centers to advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and emerging industries. This growth brings significant opportunities for jobs, investment, and economic development, while also raising important questions around infrastructure, energy, workforce, and community impact. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can foster technology growth while building a strong foundation for long-term, sustainable innovation.

Rep. Joe Ciresi
Brian Andrews

11:20 AM EST

1 HR
11:20 AM EST 1 HR

Transforming Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Through Innovation

Kathryn A. Hartzell
Kathryn A. Hartzell
Assistant CTO - Technology & Innovation Management
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pam Frontino
Pam Frontino
BEAD Program Manager
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
James Sipe
James Sipe
Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Raj Selat
Raj Selat
Director
KPMG LLP
Kyle Stewart
Kyle Stewart
Public Policy Manager
Crown Castle

From broadband and digital connectivity to energy, transportation, and smart infrastructure, new technologies and approaches are creating opportunities to improve reliability, access, and efficiency. Pennsylvania is also overseeing the rollout of more than $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funding through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to expand high-speed internet access across the Commonwealth. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can leverage innovation and strategic investment to build a more connected, resilient, and competitive future.

Kathryn A. Hartzell
Kathryn A. Hartzell
Assistant CTO - Technology & Innovation Management
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pam Frontino
Pam Frontino
BEAD Program Manager
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
James Sipe
James Sipe
Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Raj Selat
Raj Selat
Director
KPMG LLP
Kyle Stewart
Kyle Stewart
Public Policy Manager
Crown Castle

From broadband and digital connectivity to energy, transportation, and smart infrastructure, new technologies and approaches are creating opportunities to improve reliability, access, and efficiency. Pennsylvania is also overseeing the rollout of more than $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funding through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to expand high-speed internet access across the Commonwealth. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can leverage innovation and strategic investment to build a more connected, resilient, and competitive future.

Kathryn A. Hartzell
Pam Frontino
+3
3 more speakers

From broadband and digital connectivity to energy, transportation, and smart infrastructure, new technologies and approaches are creating opportunities to improve reliability, access, and efficiency. Pennsylvania is also overseeing the rollout of more than $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funding through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to expand high-speed internet access across the Commonwealth. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can leverage innovation and strategic investment to build a more connected, resilient, and competitive future.

Kathryn A. Hartzell
Kathryn A. Hartzell
Assistant CTO - Technology & Innovation Management
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pam Frontino
Pam Frontino
BEAD Program Manager
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
James Sipe
James Sipe
Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Raj Selat
Raj Selat
Director
KPMG LLP
Kyle Stewart
Kyle Stewart
Public Policy Manager
Crown Castle

From broadband and digital connectivity to energy, transportation, and smart infrastructure, new technologies and approaches are creating opportunities to improve reliability, access, and efficiency. Pennsylvania is also overseeing the rollout of more than $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funding through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to expand high-speed internet access across the Commonwealth. This panel will explore how Pennsylvania can leverage innovation and strategic investment to build a more connected, resilient, and competitive future.

Kathryn A. Hartzell
Pam Frontino
+3
3 more speakers

12:20 PM EST

12:20 PM EST

Sessions Conclude

Gold

KPMG Deloitte Comcast

Silver

WISPA

Bronze

CrowdStrike VNET