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Just One Month Away: Join Us at the PA Chamber’s Higher Education Summit

In just one month, leaders from higher education, business, and government will gather at Rock Lititz for the PA Chamber’s Higher Education Summit on September 10, 2026 to tackle one of Pennsylvania’s most pressing challenges: building the workforce of tomorrow.

Discussions will focus on aligning higher education with employer needs, strengthening talent pipelines, and navigating the policy decisions shaping the future of education and workforce development across the Commonwealth. The agenda includes:

  • A fireside chat with Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and Arnold Ventures Executive Vice President Kelli McManus on how higher education can better align academic programs with the evolving needs of today’s workforce
  • A unique look at experiential learning with a conversation between Andrea Shirk, President and CEO of Rock Lititz, and Rock Lititz students on lessons from the live entertainment industry
  • Panel discussions with employers, educators, and policymakers on aligning higher education with workforce needs and navigating the impacts of state and federal policy decisions

 

Why Attend?

  • Connect with college and university presidents, business leaders from every sector, and policymakers.
  • Gain insights into workforce trends, talent development, and higher education policy.
  • Learn strategies that will strengthen education-employer partnerships and improve workforce outcomes.
  • Network with decision-makers committed to Pennsylvania’s economic future.

 

The full agenda is available here.

 

Exhibit Opportunities Still Available

Looking to connect directly with education, business, and civic leaders? Consider exhibiting in Rock Lititz’s dynamic and innovative venue. The Higher Education Summit offers a prime opportunity to showcase your organization, build relationships, and increase visibility among the influential decision-makers you want to reach.

Those interested in exhibiting should contact Christina Kelly at ckelly@pachamber.org.

 

Reserve your spot today and join the conversations that are shaping Pennsylvania’s workforce future.

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Founded in 1916, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is the state's largest broad-based business association, with its membership comprising businesses of all sizes and across all industry sectors. The PA Chamber is The Statewide Voice of BusinessTM.