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2026 Building Infrastructure Summit

About the Event

Join leaders from across the Commonwealth for a dynamic gathering focused on building a stronger, more resilient future for Pennsylvania.  The Building Infrastructure Summit will explore critical infrastructure challenges and opportunities, including transportation, broadband expansion, energy modernization, water systems, and climate resilience. This summit offers a platform to collaborate, innovate, and drive progress in Pennsylvania’s infrastructure landscape.

Attend the Event

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026

8:30 AM - 12:05 PM

8:30 AM - 12:05 PM

Hilton Harrisburg

One N 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA 

Hilton Harrisburg

One N 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA 

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Agenda

8:30 AM EDT

1 HR
8:30 AM EDT 1 HR

Doors Open, Check-in & Networking

9:30 AM EDT

5 MINS
9:30 AM EDT 5 MINS

Welcoming Remarks by Emcee

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

9:35 AM EDT

5 MINS
9:35 AM EDT 5 MINS

Introduction to Keynote

Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Northeast Policy Manager
Waymo
Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Northeast Policy Manager
Waymo
Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Anthony Perez
Northeast Policy Manager
Waymo
Anthony Perez

9:40 AM EDT

15 MINS
9:40 AM EDT 15 MINS

Keynote Remarks

Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Secretary of Transportation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Secretary of Transportation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Secretary of Transportation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Michael Carroll

9:55 AM EDT

5 MINS
9:55 AM EDT 5 MINS

Introduction to Panel

Mohinder Singh
Mohinder Singh
Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP
Mohinder Singh
Mohinder Singh
Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP
Mohinder Singh
Mohinder Singh
Mohinder Singh
Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP
Mohinder Singh

10 AM EDT

55 MINS
10 AM EDT 55 MINS

Pennsylvania’s Most Important Infrastructure Projects & Ideas

Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Capitol Reporter
Spotlight PA
Katharine Kelleman
Katharine Kelleman
CEO
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Greg C. Kirk
Greg C. Kirk
Deputy Secretary for Capital Programs, Interim Deputy Secretary for Facilities and Public Safety
Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Alan Williamson
Alan Williamson
Construction Engineering Manager
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Eugene DePasquale
Eugene DePasquale
Pennsylvania State Chair
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
Andrew Higgins
Andrew Higgins
Sr. Advisor – Energy Strategy & Interconnection
KPMG

As Pennsylvania faces aging infrastructure and rising demand, this panel will explore priorities across transportation, energy, broadband, data centers, and community systems. Panelists will discuss key investments, funding strategies, faster project delivery, and cross-sector partnerships aimed at ensuring efficient execution and lasting benefits for communities statewide.

Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Capitol Reporter
Spotlight PA
Katharine Kelleman
Katharine Kelleman
CEO
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Greg C. Kirk
Greg C. Kirk
Deputy Secretary for Capital Programs, Interim Deputy Secretary for Facilities and Public Safety
Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Alan Williamson
Alan Williamson
Construction Engineering Manager
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Eugene DePasquale
Eugene DePasquale
Pennsylvania State Chair
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
Andrew Higgins
Andrew Higgins
Sr. Advisor – Energy Strategy & Interconnection
KPMG

As Pennsylvania faces aging infrastructure and rising demand, this panel will explore priorities across transportation, energy, broadband, data centers, and community systems. Panelists will discuss key investments, funding strategies, faster project delivery, and cross-sector partnerships aimed at ensuring efficient execution and lasting benefits for communities statewide.

Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Katharine Kelleman
+4
4 more speakers

As Pennsylvania faces aging infrastructure and rising demand, this panel will explore priorities across transportation, energy, broadband, data centers, and community systems. Panelists will discuss key investments, funding strategies, faster project delivery, and cross-sector partnerships aimed at ensuring efficient execution and lasting benefits for communities statewide.

Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Capitol Reporter
Spotlight PA
Katharine Kelleman
Katharine Kelleman
CEO
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Greg C. Kirk
Greg C. Kirk
Deputy Secretary for Capital Programs, Interim Deputy Secretary for Facilities and Public Safety
Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Alan Williamson
Alan Williamson
Construction Engineering Manager
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Eugene DePasquale
Eugene DePasquale
Pennsylvania State Chair
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
Andrew Higgins
Andrew Higgins
Sr. Advisor – Energy Strategy & Interconnection
KPMG

As Pennsylvania faces aging infrastructure and rising demand, this panel will explore priorities across transportation, energy, broadband, data centers, and community systems. Panelists will discuss key investments, funding strategies, faster project delivery, and cross-sector partnerships aimed at ensuring efficient execution and lasting benefits for communities statewide.

Stephen Caruso (moderator)
Katharine Kelleman
+4
4 more speakers

10:55 AM EDT

10 MINS
10:55 AM EDT 10 MINS

Keynote Remarks

Scott A. Sauer
Scott A. Sauer
General Manager
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Scott A. Sauer
Scott A. Sauer
General Manager
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Scott A. Sauer
Scott A. Sauer
Scott A. Sauer
General Manager
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Scott A. Sauer

11:10 AM EDT

55 MINS
11:10 AM EDT 55 MINS

Growing and Sustaining Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Workforce

Peter Hall (moderator)
Peter Hall (moderator)
Reporter
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Autumn Anderson
Autumn Anderson
Director of Workforce Initiatives
Governor’s Office of Transformation & Opportunity
Lily Reynolds
Lily Reynolds
Director Federal Infrastructure Strategy, Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability
City of Philadelphia
Sonia DiValerio
Sonia DiValerio
Executive Director
Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania
Sully Pinos
Sully Pinos
Executive Director, BLOOM Business Empowerment Center
York County Economic Alliance

As Pennsylvania advances major infrastructure projects, the need for a skilled, diverse workforce is increasingly urgent. This panel will examine challenges in building the talent pipeline for transportation, energy, broadband, and construction, and explore strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and partnerships to meet current and future infrastructure needs.

Peter Hall (moderator)
Peter Hall (moderator)
Reporter
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Autumn Anderson
Autumn Anderson
Director of Workforce Initiatives
Governor’s Office of Transformation & Opportunity
Lily Reynolds
Lily Reynolds
Director Federal Infrastructure Strategy, Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability
City of Philadelphia
Sonia DiValerio
Sonia DiValerio
Executive Director
Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania
Sully Pinos
Sully Pinos
Executive Director, BLOOM Business Empowerment Center
York County Economic Alliance

As Pennsylvania advances major infrastructure projects, the need for a skilled, diverse workforce is increasingly urgent. This panel will examine challenges in building the talent pipeline for transportation, energy, broadband, and construction, and explore strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and partnerships to meet current and future infrastructure needs.

Peter Hall (moderator)
Autumn Anderson
+3
3 more speakers

As Pennsylvania advances major infrastructure projects, the need for a skilled, diverse workforce is increasingly urgent. This panel will examine challenges in building the talent pipeline for transportation, energy, broadband, and construction, and explore strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and partnerships to meet current and future infrastructure needs.

Peter Hall (moderator)
Peter Hall (moderator)
Reporter
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Autumn Anderson
Autumn Anderson
Director of Workforce Initiatives
Governor’s Office of Transformation & Opportunity
Lily Reynolds
Lily Reynolds
Director Federal Infrastructure Strategy, Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability
City of Philadelphia
Sonia DiValerio
Sonia DiValerio
Executive Director
Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania
Sully Pinos
Sully Pinos
Executive Director, BLOOM Business Empowerment Center
York County Economic Alliance

As Pennsylvania advances major infrastructure projects, the need for a skilled, diverse workforce is increasingly urgent. This panel will examine challenges in building the talent pipeline for transportation, energy, broadband, and construction, and explore strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and partnerships to meet current and future infrastructure needs.

Peter Hall (moderator)
Autumn Anderson
+3
3 more speakers

12:05 PM EDT

12:05 PM EDT

Sessions Conclude

Underwriters

Platinum

Waymo

Gold

KPMG

Silver

Natural Allies for Clean Energy CAEB logo Deloitte

Bronze

Essential Logo

Partners

Harrisburg Chamber