City & State Digital Pennsylvania Summit

On Tuesday, November 18th, City & State’s 4th annual Digital Pennsylvania Summit will bring together technology leaders, policymakers, public-sector innovators, and private-sector partners to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping government services across the Commonwealth. As Pennsylvania invests in digital modernization, the summit will highlight opportunities for collaboration, efficiency, and transparency, offering attendees practical insights into how technology can improve outcomes for residents and strengthen government operations.

Agenda:

8:30 AM  Doors Open + Check-in + Networking Breakfast

9:30 AM  Welcome Remarks: Greg Salisbury, Editor in Chief, City & State Pennsylvania

9:35 AM  Keynote Remarks by Senator Tracy Pennycuick, Chair, Communications and Technology Committee

10:00 AM  Panel 1: Driving Innovation Across the Commonwealth

Panelists:

• Paul Burton, Director of Information Technology, Pennsylvania Treasury
• Rep. Robert Merski, Member, State Government Commission’s AI Advisory Committee
• Melissa Scott, Chief Information Officer, City of Philadelphia

11:00 AM  Panel 2: Upgrading Critical Infrastructure in PA

Panelists:

• Elisa Cunningham, Chief Technology Officer, SEPTA
• Senator Nick Miller, Minority Chair, Communications & Technology Committee
• Heidi Norman, CIO and Director, Department of Innovation & Performance, City of Pittsburgh

12:00 PM  Sessions Conclude

Refund Policy

• All cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent via email to [email protected] before the event date.
• Cancellations received in writing 14 days or more before the event date are entitled to a full refund, minus a $20 processing fee per canceled ticket. All refunds will be issued to the original method of payment.
• Cancellations received in writing less than 14 days before the event date will not be eligible for a refund.
• Substitutions (i.e. ticket transfers) are allowed by individuals within the same organization, before the event or onsite. Badge swapping/sharing is strictly prohibited.
• Refunds are not eligible for registrants who do not attend the event (“no show”) and do not provide a written cancellation in advance of the event date.
• If an event is canceled or postponed, refunds will offered for the entire purchase

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hilton Harrisburg, One North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, United States