Yesterday, the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) welcomed innovators, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, students, and technology professionals from across the region for CentralPA Innovate! 2026. Together, we spent the day exploring new ideas, making new connections, sharing innovative ideas, and celebrating the incredible technology community that continues to grow across Central Pennsylvania.

The conversations throughout the day were inspiring. New connections were made, fresh ideas were exchanged, and attendees left with new perspectives, valuable insights, and relationships that will continue long after the event. Those moments are exactly what TCCP is all about, and we're grateful to everyone who helped make them happen.

A Thought-Provoking Keynote

A sincere thank you to Senator Greg Rothman for opening the day with his keynote, Technology in the Pursuit of Happiness. His thoughtful perspective on leadership, innovation, and the future encouraged attendees to think beyond technology itself and consider the opportunities we have to strengthen our communities and improve lives through innovation.

Thank You to Our Outstanding Presenters

We're incredibly grateful to this year's outstanding lineup of presenters who generously shared their expertise, experiences, and innovative ideas throughout the day:

• Dave Seaman (The Partnership for Hope)
• Josh Lee (THINKAI-Solutions)
• Scott Carl (Info-Matrix Corporation)
• Joerg Proeve (Breezy Risk Advisors)
• Brandon Teller (ColdStart)
• Curt Rasmussen (Focal Point Mid-Atlantic)
• Sheetal Patangay (Rensel Consulting)
• Traci Brown (InclusAI)

Thank you for investing your time in our community and for inspiring attendees with the incredible work you're doing across our region.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Events like CentralPA Innovate! simply wouldn't be possible without the generous support of organizations that believe in strengthening Central Pennsylvania's technology community. Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for investing in innovation and helping bring this event to life: Harrisburg University • Splashwire • e&e IT Consulting Services • Principal Financial • Tech Grips LLC • DirectLTx • McKonly & Asbury • See Me Rolling • Wipfli Advisory LLC • Zadara.

We truly appreciate your partnership and your continued commitment to advancing technology and innovation throughout our region.

Recognizing Our Planning Committee

Behind every successful event is an incredible team of volunteers working behind the scenes to bring it all together. We'd like to extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the CentralPA Innovate! Planning Committee for their time, creativity, and dedication throughout the planning process:

• Bradley Milbrand (Milbrand Consulting)
• Charles Nordine (Collective Intelligence)
• Christine Smith (Select Medical)
• Crystal Leidy (coLAB)
• Eric Rensel (Rensel Consulting)
• Greg Miles (iCepts Technology Group)
• Jogi Daita (Oxygen Ventures)
• Josh Hinkle (Splashwire)
• Mary-Anne Westfall (Zadara)
• Srinija Amisthapur (Assurant)

Most Importantly...Thank You!

To everyone who attended, thank you for choosing to spend your day with us.

Whether you came to learn something new, make a few new connections, support a colleague, discover innovative ideas or simply spend time with Central Pennsylvania's technology community, we're so glad you joined us. Your curiosity, enthusiasm and willingness to engage are what make TCCP events so special.

What’s Next?

While yesterday's event may be over, there are plenty more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with TCCP throughout the year. We hope you'll join us for an upcoming event, program, peer learning group, or committee meeting as we continue building a stronger, more connected technology community together. Check out what’s ahead and get involved:🔗 TCCP Events Calendar

Thank you for being part of our community. We can't wait to see you again soon!