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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
Editor-in-Chief
City & State Pennsylvania

9:35 AM EDT

15 MINS
9:35 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
Secretary of Transportation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

9:55 AM EDT

55 MINS
9:55 AM EDT 55 MINS

Pennsylvania’s Most Important Infrastructure Projects & Ideas

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

As Pennsylvania faces aging systems and rising demand, this panel explores key priorities.  The panel will cover major investments in transportation, bridges, energy systems, broadband, data centers, and community infrastructure, as well as the ideas shaping Pennsylvania’s long-term development strategy.  Panelists will explore how state and local government are prioritizing funding, accelerating delivery, and partnering across sectors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and deliver lasting impact for communities across Pennsylvania.

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

As Pennsylvania faces aging systems and rising demand, this panel explores key priorities.  The panel will cover major investments in transportation, bridges, energy systems, broadband, data centers, and community infrastructure, as well as the ideas shaping Pennsylvania’s long-term development strategy.  Panelists will explore how state and local government are prioritizing funding, accelerating delivery, and partnering across sectors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and deliver lasting impact for communities across Pennsylvania.

As Pennsylvania faces aging systems and rising demand, this panel explores key priorities.  The panel will cover major investments in transportation, bridges, energy systems, broadband, data centers, and community infrastructure, as well as the ideas shaping Pennsylvania’s long-term development strategy.  Panelists will explore how state and local government are prioritizing funding, accelerating delivery, and partnering across sectors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and deliver lasting impact for communities across Pennsylvania.

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

As Pennsylvania faces aging systems and rising demand, this panel explores key priorities.  The panel will cover major investments in transportation, bridges, energy systems, broadband, data centers, and community infrastructure, as well as the ideas shaping Pennsylvania’s long-term development strategy.  Panelists will explore how state and local government are prioritizing funding, accelerating delivery, and partnering across sectors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and deliver lasting impact for communities across Pennsylvania.

10:50 AM EDT

10 MINS
10:50 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
General Manager
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

11:10 AM EDT

55 MINS
11:10 AM EDT 55 MINS

Growing and Sustaining Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Workforce

Autumn Anderson
Autumn Anderson
Executive Director, Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Lily Reynolds
Lily Reynolds
Director Federal Infrastructure Strategy, Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability
City of Philadelphia

As Pennsylvania advances critical infrastructure improvements across the state, the need for a skilled and diverse workforce has never been more urgent. This panel explores the challenges of building and sustaining the talent pipeline required to deliver major projects in transportation, energy, broadband, and construction. Panelists will discuss strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and cross-sector partnerships to strengthen workforce capacity and ensure Pennsylvania can meet its infrastructure goals now and into the future.

Autumn Anderson
Autumn Anderson
Executive Director, Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Lily Reynolds
Lily Reynolds
Director Federal Infrastructure Strategy, Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability
City of Philadelphia

As Pennsylvania advances critical infrastructure improvements across the state, the need for a skilled and diverse workforce has never been more urgent. This panel explores the challenges of building and sustaining the talent pipeline required to deliver major projects in transportation, energy, broadband, and construction. Panelists will discuss strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and cross-sector partnerships to strengthen workforce capacity and ensure Pennsylvania can meet its infrastructure goals now and into the future.

As Pennsylvania advances critical infrastructure improvements across the state, the need for a skilled and diverse workforce has never been more urgent. This panel explores the challenges of building and sustaining the talent pipeline required to deliver major projects in transportation, energy, broadband, and construction. Panelists will discuss strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and cross-sector partnerships to strengthen workforce capacity and ensure Pennsylvania can meet its infrastructure goals now and into the future.

Autumn Anderson
Autumn Anderson
Executive Director, Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Lily Reynolds
Lily Reynolds
Director Federal Infrastructure Strategy, Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability
City of Philadelphia

As Pennsylvania advances critical infrastructure improvements across the state, the need for a skilled and diverse workforce has never been more urgent. This panel explores the challenges of building and sustaining the talent pipeline required to deliver major projects in transportation, energy, broadband, and construction. Panelists will discuss strategies for recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and cross-sector partnerships to strengthen workforce capacity and ensure Pennsylvania can meet its infrastructure goals now and into the future.

12:05 PM EDT

12:05 PM EDT

Sessions Conclude

Underwriters

Gold