2026 National Civics Bee – Pennsylvania ABOUT THE BEEThe PA Chamber of Business and Industry is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania to host a statewide civics competition. The 2026-27 National Civics Bee® encourages young Americans in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The competition, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee® Pennsylvania State Finals will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee® national championship. APPLICATIONStudents who are ready to enter the competition can get started here. Date & LocationFriday, June 12, 2026Penn State University, HUB-Robeson Center288 Pollock RoadUniversity Park, PA 16802
PA Chamber AI Summit Presented by Deloitte & Google Attendee Resources Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and IndustryAI SummitPresented in partnership with Deloitte and GoogleThursday, November 13, 2025Harrisburg University of Science and Technology326 Market St. Harrisburg, PA 17101Registration, AI Demos, Networking, Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.Registration – 12th floor from 8:00 – 9:00 am. and 11th floor after the Summit begins. The program begins on the 11th floor at 9:00 a.m. Event Location: Harrisburg University of Science and Technology326 Market StreetHarrisburg, PA 17101Please enter through the Market Street or Strawberry Square entrances and proceed to the elevator lobby. Someone will badge you to the 12th floor for registration.Directions Parking information:Please plan on using street parking, Walnut Street Garage or Chestnut Street Garage, all within walking distance of the University.Please see information about parking in downtown Harrisburg: //parkharrisburg.com/. Below, please find a list of parking options within walking distance of Harrisburg University.Chestnut Street Parking Garage 322-326 Chestnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101Walnut Street Parking Garage 215 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Registration: Stop by the registration table to pick up your name badge upon arrival.Registration will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the 12thAFTER 9:15 a.m. REGISTRATION WILL BE ON THE 11th FLOOR Full Conference AgendaClick here to access the conference agenda.Click here to review the AI Demo descriptions. SeatingThe Summit will take place on the 11th floor and seating is open. Lunch MenuIf you have any dietary restrictions not noted during registration, please email Gretchen McDonel at gmcdonel@pachamber.orgMixed Green Salad Herb-Stuffed Chicken Mac and Cheese Roasted Veggies Cookies*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. FEATURED SPEAKERS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
2026 Inaugural PA Chamber Policy Council Summit EVENT DESCRIPTION As a new year gets underway and lawmakers convene with a fresh set of session priorities, the PA Chamber is thrilled to offer a full-day, information-packed Policy Summit bringing together business leaders, elected officials, and policy experts to explore the most pressing issues at the intersection of business and government.This exclusive event will feature dynamic discussions on topics including:Energy and Environmental PolicyTechnology and Infrastructure DevelopmentLabor and Employment TrendsHealth Care InnovationHigher EducationWorkforce Development and Skills TrainingAnd more!Attendees will gain insights into how these critical areas impact Pennsylvania’s economic future—and where synergies exist for collaboration between the public and private sectors to create jobs, expand opportunity, and elevate the Commonwealth’s global competitiveness for generations to come. AGENDAClick here to view agenda. For more information about the 2026 Inaugural PA Chamber Policy Council Summit, contact PA Chamber Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557. Time & PlaceThursday, February 19, 20268:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey4650 Lindle RoadHarrisburg, PA 17111 Price:Free to Investor Members REGISTRATION: REGISTER NOW + THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY SPONSOR – ENERGY EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY SPONSOR – Higher Education
2026 Annual Human Resources Conference EVENT DESCRIPTION Calling all Pennsylvania HR professionals! Save the Date for the PA Chamber’s popular, information-packed Annual Human Resources Conference on Thursday, March 5, 2026. This year’s conference will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey. The event will feature updates from state and federal experts on the latest HR laws, discussions on leading HR topics that you can apply to your day-to-day operations, the opportunity to network with colleagues and meet with exhibitors, and the chance to earn continuing education credits along the way. SponsorshipFor more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Annual Human Resources Conference, please contact PA Chamber Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org. AgendaClick here to view agenda. Time & PlaceThursday, March 5, 20268:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey4650 Lindle RoadHarrisburg, PA 17111 PRICEPrices vary by membership level.Investor – $199Advocacy – $298Non-member – $398 REGISTRATION: Register Now + CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS CERTIFICATION GROUPTYPE OF CREDITSNO. OF Credits Continuing Legal Education BoardCLEs4.5Human Resource Certification InstituteSPHR/PHR/GPHR Recertification Hours4.5SHRM Preferred ProviderSHRM-CP ™ / SHRM-SCP ™ PDC's4.5
2026 PA Chamber Healthcare Summit EVENT DESCRIPTION Healthcare is a leading priority for business leaders who want to ensure workforce retention and that their employees can perform at their best both physically and mentally. However, ongoing concerns about high costs, a pro-plaintiff legal climate, and rising medical malpractice claims create uncertainty. Our Healthcare Summit is designed to address your concerns and provide information about today’s healthcare-related topics! Join us for this great day of learning and discussions with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and more. SPONSORSHIP For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 PA Chamber Healthcare Summit, contact PA Chamber Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557. AGENDAComing soon. Time & PlaceWednesday, May 20, 20268:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey4650 Lindle RoadHarrisburg, PA 17111 Price: Prices vary by membership level.Investor Member: $199Advocacy Member: $298Non-Member: $398 REGISTRATION: REGISTER NOW +
PA Chamber Engineering Summit – Attendee Information 2025 PA Chamber Engineering SummitThursday, Sept. 4, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lockheed Martin Valley Forge, 230 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA We look forward to seeing you at the PA Chamber Engineering Summit! DATE/TIME Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 a.m., Welcome Remarks begin at 8:30 a.m.LOCATIONLockheed Martin Valley Forge, 230 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PADirections can be found here.AGENDATo access the conference agenda, click here. PARKINGSECURITY When you arrive at the security gate, have ID available. You should have received an email from Lockheed Martin (vms.lmsecurity@lmco.com) with a QR code for access to the event. If you did not receive this email, please contact Gretchen McDonel (gmcdonel@pachamber.org).REGISTRATIONRegistration will begin at 8 a.m. – once you enter the building, follow the signage to registration. BREAKFAST Continental breakfast and coffee will be offered starting at 8 a.m.LUNCHA buffet-style lunch will be provided. If you have any questions about the conference, email Gretchen McDonel gmcdonel@pachamber.org. Special Thanks to our Sponsors Steering Committee Sponsors
WEBINAR: Introducing ICHRA, A New Era in Employee Health Benefits EVENT DESCRIPTION Are rising employee health insurance costs limiting your options?Join us from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9 for a FREE WEBINAR to learn how ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) can offer your business a flexible, budget friendly alternative! This webinar will explain how the ICHRA works and why it is gaining so much traction, what kind of business benefits most by offering this type of plan and steps to understanding implementation and how easy it is to provide your employees the opportunity to choose a plan that is best for them and their specific needs. Time & PlaceTuesday, September 9, 202510:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Virtual Platform: Zoom Price: FREE REGISTRATION Register + FEATURED SPEAKERS Zenah Assi is an Account Executive at Take Command, where she partners with employers and benefit consultants across the Northeast to evaluate and implement Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRA) that enhance employee benefits while helping organizations stay on budget. Prior to joining Take Command, Zenah pursued a Master’s in Neuroscience and gained experience in market management and staffing, bringing a unique blend of analytical insight and operational expertise to her role. Maxwell Tideman is an Account Sales Manager at Take Command, where he partners with employers and benefits advisors to implement Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRA) that improve benefits while managing budgets. Before joining Take Command, Maxwell held sales leadership and enablement roles at Semrush and Thryv, building expertise in SaaS, marketing technology, and scalable client onboarding.
PA Chamber Engineering Summit EVENT DESCRIPTIONJoin us for the Pennsylvania Chamber Engineering Summit where we will bring together higher education, business, and government leaders to raise awareness of the engineering shortage in Pennsylvania; foster greater relationships between the producers of engineering talent (i.e. colleges and universities) with the consumers of engineering talent (i.e. Pennsylvania employers); identify workable solutions to the problem so that highly skilled students stay in Pennsylvania upon graduation. AgendaClick here to view agenda. Time & PlaceThursday, September 4, 20258:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lockheed Martin230 Mall Blvd.King of Prussia, PA 19406Attendance is limited to U.S. Citizens only. Valid photo ID is required for entry. REGISTRATION SOLD OUT FEATURED SPEAKERS Special Thanks to our Sponsors Steering Committee Sponsors
PA Chamber AI Summit Presented by Deloitte & Google EVENT DESCRIPTIONBack by popular demand! Join us for the Pennsylvania AI Summit, an annual event bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on Pennsylvania’s workforce and its emerging policy landscape.This event provides a forum for collaboration, professional development, and networking among business leaders navigating AI implementation and policymakers shaping the future regulatory landscape. AgendaClick here to view agenda. REGISTRATION Register Now + Time & PlaceThursday, November 13, 20258:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Harrisburg University of Science and Technology326 Market Street, 11th FloorHarrisburg, PA 17101 PriceInvestor Member: $199Advocacy Member: $298Non-member: $398Prices vary by membership level. FEATURED SPEAKERS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
PA Chamber Annual Healthcare Summit – Attendee Information 2025 Annual Healthcare Summit Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pmPenn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill PA, 17011We look forward to seeing you at the PA Chamber Annual Healthcare Summit!DATE/TIME Wednesday, May 28, 20258:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast 8 – 9:00 a.m., Welcome Remarks begin at 9:00 amLOCATIONPenn Harris Hotel and Convention Center1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill PA, 17011Directions can be found here.AGENDATo access the conference agenda, click here PARKINGConference parking is located in front of the Convention Center.REGISTRATIONRegistration will begin at 8 a.m. outside of the North Ballroom.BREAKFAST Breakfast and coffee will be offered starting at 8 a.m.LUNCHFresh Fruit saladCaesar saladSweet Italian SausageBaked ZitiMac and CheeseVegetable Medley*Gluten free options available WI-FIUser Name: Conference Penn HarrisPassword: Penn1150Harris!If you have any questions about the conference, email Gretchen McDonel gmcdonel@pachamber.org FEATURED SPEAKERS SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Exclusive Platinum Sponsor Silver SponsorS Bronze Sponsor Break Sponsor