With 2026 in its final stretch, the PA Chamber continues to offer multiple opportunities for employers to connect with business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts while gaining insights into the top issues shaping Pennsylvania’s economic future. From signature events and policy-focused conferences to member-driven summits, the remainder of the year features several opportunities for members to engage with the PA Chamber and take part in important conversations around workforce development, housing, energy, innovation, and competitiveness. Signature Events 42nd PA Chamber Annual Dinner: The PA Chamber’s premier annual gathering will take place next week at Hershey Lodge and feature global entertainer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart as keynote speaker. The event brings together business executives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and elected officials from across Pennsylvania for an evening of networking, celebration, and discussion about the Commonwealth’s future. Summits 2026 Housing Summit: Scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, this member-driven summit will focus on one of Pennsylvania’s most pressing economic challenges: housing availability. Leaders from business, government, and local communities will examine how housing shortages affect workforce mobility, economic development, and business growth while exploring policy solutions to increase housing supply and affordability. PA Chamber Innovation Summit: Presented in partnership with Deloitte and Google, the Innovation Summit returns Nov. 10 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey and brings together business leaders, students, policymakers, and technology experts to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on Pennsylvania’s workforce, economy, and public policy landscape. The summit has quickly become one of the PA Chamber’s fastest-growing events and provides valuable opportunities for collaboration and networking. Conferences Annual Energy and Environmental Conference: On Oct. 28, employers from across the Commonwealth will gather at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey for one of the PA Chamber’s most popular educational events. The conference will feature updates on data center development, state and federal energy policy, infrastructure investment, permitting, and other policy developments that affect Pennsylvania businesses. As energy demand continues to grow, the conference offers an important forum for discussing the Commonwealth’s competitiveness and economic future. Keystone Space Conference: Through the PA Chamber’s affiliation with the Keystone Space Collaborative, members have an opportunity to engage with one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries at the Keystone Space Conference. The event brings together leaders from the commercial space sector, defense industry, academia, and government to explore the future of the growing and exciting aerospace innovation and national security sectors. As Pennsylvania continues building its presence in the space economy, the conference offers attendees a chance to learn about emerging technologies, workforce opportunities, investment trends, and the role the Commonwealth can play in the industry’s future. Webinars Winning the AI Race: The Economic and Security Imperatives Facing Pennsylvania and the Nation: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global economy, creating both opportunities and challenges for employers. In this PA Chamber webinar, participants will hear from experts on the economic, workforce, and national security implications of AI, as well as what Pennsylvania must do to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven world. The discussion will provide valuable insight for employers looking to better understand how AI is influencing business strategy, innovation, and public policy.