Keystone AI Leadership Summit 2027

AI Leadership, Built for Central Pennsylvania

Wednesday, April 14, 2027 · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Venue to be confirmed

A full day of AI leadership training and networking for business leaders, educators, and government. No technical background is required. The planned agenda includes hands-on AI for Leaders training with Mark Hinkle, a closing panel, and an evening networking social. Program and venue details are being confirmed.

First up: Free Keystone AI Kickoff Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern · CCAP, Harrisburg + online

Join Mark Hinkle for Sovereign AI: Own Your Data, Rent the Intelligence, with brief opening remarks by Alexis Gosik of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania. Contributions from CCAP and local practitioners, including county AI and cybersecurity perspectives, are being developed. The program includes 90 minutes of content and 30 minutes of networking.

In-person attendance is free, including lunch and networking, for the first 100 registrants. Free virtual attendance is also available; registered online attendees will receive joining details before the event. Presented by CCAP, TCCP, Splashwire and All Things AI.

Our Mission

The Keystone AI Leadership Summit exists to provide education and networking for Central Pennsylvania — so the region's businesses, schools, and government agencies can drive successful outcomes using AI, effectively and responsibly.

We believe AI adoption is a leadership problem before it is a technology problem. The tools are ready; what most organizations lack is leaders who understand what AI can do, where it creates value, and how to roll it out without putting people or data at risk. That is exactly what this summit teaches.

Central Pennsylvania deserves the same edge as the coasts. You should not have to fly to San Francisco or New York for serious AI leadership training. Spend one day in Harrisburg and leave with practical frameworks and a network of regional peers you can lean on for years.

Why Keystone

Built for leaders: Designed for executives, educators and government leaders, with no technical background required.
Actionable training: Practical frameworks you can apply in your organization.
Central PA network: Meet regional peers and keep the conversation going at the evening social.
Responsible AI: Governance, policy and practical guardrails are built into the curriculum.
Proven team: Produced by the team behind All Things AI, in partnership with TCCP.
In Harrisburg: Venue details for April 14 will be announced once confirmed.

Planned Schedule — April 14, 2027

All times are Eastern. Session times, program details and venue are subject to confirmation.

8:00 – 9:00 AM · Registration & Coffee

Check in, grab a coffee, and meet your fellow attendees before the day kicks off.

9:00 – 9:30 AM · Opening Remarks

Welcome from the organizers and a look at why AI leadership matters for Central Pennsylvania right now.

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM · AI for Leaders — Training with Mark Hinkle

The morning session: how AI actually works in plain English, where it creates business value, and how to evaluate opportunities in your own organization.

12:00 – 1:00 PM · Lunch with Sponsor Talks

A catered lunch with short talks from the organizations making the summit possible.

1:00 – 4:00 PM · AI Leadership Training, Continued — Mark Hinkle

The afternoon session: building your AI roadmap, governance and responsible use, change management, and the leadership skills the AI era demands.

4:00 – 5:00 PM · Closing Panel

Regional leaders from business, education, and government discuss what AI means for Central Pennsylvania.

5:00 – 7:00 PM · Evening Networking Social

Wind down with drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres while you build the peer network you'll lean on long after the summit.

Summit Pass — $297 per person

The planned full-day program includes:
- AI for Leaders training with Mark Hinkle
- Opening remarks and a closing panel with regional leaders
- Coffee and a catered lunch
- Evening networking social with drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres

CCAP and TCCP partner discounts are available; amounts and redemption details are to be confirmed. Summit tickets will be sold through an external ticketing provider. Registration remains closed while the checkout for April 14, 2027 is finalized.

Meet the Organizers

Alexis Gosik

CEO, Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania
Alexis leads TCCP, connecting technologists and companies across Central Pennsylvania to promote technology and fuel economic development in the region.

Mark Hinkle

Co-founder, All Things AI · Publisher, The AIE Network
A 25-year enterprise technology veteran, Mark leads the day's AI for Leaders training. His AIE Network reaches 250,000+ readers with practical AI education for business professionals.

Josh Hinkle

CEO, Splashwire
Josh leads Splashwire, a Central Pennsylvania technology services company providing managed services, cybersecurity, and strategic IT leadership for education, government, healthcare, and business.

The Organizations Behind the Summit

Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania

TCCP connects members and organizations across Central Pennsylvania to promote technology and fuel economic development. Its programs include PA TechCon, CentralPA Innovate!, peer learning groups, and Women in Tech.

Visit Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania

Splashwire

Splashwire is a privately owned technology consulting and solutions company headquartered in Central Pennsylvania, delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, vCIO services, and cloud hosting from its own Harrisburg data center.

Visit Splashwire

The AIE Network

The AIE Network publishes seven AI newsletters reaching 250,000+ business professionals, covering insights, upskilling, governance, and application — practical AI education for people who run organizations.

Visit The AIE Network

All Things AI

All Things AI is a 5,000+ member community with monthly meetups and the Southeast's biggest AI for business conference — 3,400 attendees sold out the 2026 event in Durham, NC.

Visit All Things AI

What Attendees Say About Our Training

The Keystone site’s review snapshot is 4.7 out of 5 from 224 reviews of Mark Hinkle’s AI workshops and trainings across The AIE Network. These are reviews of past training, not reviews of the upcoming summit. Read the reviews.

“This is the best day I've spent on learning in a long time. As a complete non-techie, I've already started building my first app using Manus. This event gave me the confidence I needed to get started, even as a person with zero coding experience.”
Laura Briscoe — Sr. Manager, Curation to Execution · Mayo Clinic

“As a COO of a medium sized company, the training was perfect for my role and current skillset. Being able to render an updated website to my team using Manus in about 10 minutes was an amazing experience.”
Nick Chae — COO · Danner Corporation

“This is ESSENTIAL information for everyone interested in the future of business. Mark delivered clear, actionable and novel techniques — truly essential information delivered authentically by a top domain expert.”
Gregg Gerdau — Managing Partner · Matador Advisors

“Mark Hinkle is a trusted guide who gives a straightforward understanding of AI tools, plus some frameworks to think with and lively stories to keep it interesting.”
Brian Moynihan — Director of AI & Automation Projects · Duke University

“Mark's AI workshop was incredibly insightful. He broke down complex AI topics into clear, actionable takeaways that felt immediately relevant to real world enterprise challenges.”
Janna Joyner — Clinical Project Manager · Abbott

“I genuinely didn't expect to walk away with tools I could use the same day — but I did. Every manager, operations professional, and knowledge worker should attend this training. We had 10 members from our marketing team attend.”
Amy Plahuta — Marketing Specialist, Global Marketing Ops PM · Clinisys™

“Being in Mark Hinkle's class advanced me from novice to confident experimenter and shifted my perception of how and what I need to be doing right now. Unlike most training, there was no part of the curriculum during which I checked out.”
Leila Nawaz — Sr. Support Engineer · Nasuni

“Mark was phenomenal at providing insight about the things we can do using AI to augment our productivity. This course is of value to anyone working in any industry.”
Michael Pang — Director of Project Management · Omicron Media

“The Business Professionals Workshop was a standout — learning how to build a website in under 15 minutes using AI was truly eye-opening. I'm already looking forward to attending again.”
Hima Kondapaneni — Product Manager · U.S. Bank

Sponsorship Opportunities

Connect with Central Pennsylvania’s business, education and government leaders. Every sponsorship includes:
- Logo on the summit website sponsor wall
- Logo in the printed event program
- Logo on on-site sponsor signage
- Verbal recognition during the event

Presenting Sponsor — $10,000

1 available
Top billing on everything. Your name sits alongside the summit itself, on the website, the program, and the stage.

“Presented by” lockup on the website, program, and signage
Five minutes from the main stage during opening remarks
Premium exhibit table in the highest-traffic spot
Featured placement in a pre-event AIE Network newsletter (250K+ readers) plus All Things AI social promotion
Post-event attendee list (opt-in contacts only)
Six complimentary registrations

Happy Hour Sponsor — $4,000

1 available
Own the evening networking social — the part of the day people actually remember.

Exclusive branding on the evening networking social
Recognition from the stage before the social begins
Exhibit table in the networking area
Mention in a pre-event newsletter and on social
Four complimentary registrations

Networking Lunch Sponsor — $3,500

1 available
Put your brand on the catered lunch, when every attendee is in one room.

Branding on the catered lunch and table signage
Recognition from the stage at lunch
Exhibit table in the networking area
Mention in a pre-event newsletter and on social
Four complimentary registrations

Welcome Breakfast Sponsor — $2,500

1 available
Greet the room first. Your brand is on the morning coffee and breakfast as leaders arrive.

Branding on the morning coffee and breakfast
Recognition from the stage during opening
Exhibit table in the networking area
Mention in a pre-event newsletter and on social
Two complimentary registrations

Registration Sponsor — $1,500

1 available
Be the first thing attendees see. Your brand is on check-in, badges, and the registration area.

Logo at the registration and check-in area
Logo on attendee name badges
Recognition during opening remarks

Summit Sponsor — $1,500

8–10 available
An exhibit table in the networking area — the straightforward way to get in front of the room all day.

Exhibit table in the networking area
One booth staff registration
Recognition during the event

Community Sponsor — $750

Unlimited
Visibility without a booth. Built for local firms, universities, nonprofits, and economic development organizations.

Logo on the website and printed program
Recognition on sponsor signage
Recognition during the event

For sponsorship options and availability, contact info@allthingsai.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend the Keystone AI Leadership Summit?

The summit is built for business leaders, executives, educators, and government professionals in Central Pennsylvania who want to lead their organizations through AI adoption. No technical background is required — the entire day is taught in plain English and focused on decisions leaders actually face.

What is included in the $297 ticket?

The planned full-day program includes AI for Leaders training with Mark Hinkle, opening remarks, a closing panel with regional leaders, coffee and a catered lunch, and an evening networking social. The agenda and Harrisburg venue for April 14 are being finalized. Summit registration is closed while the external checkout for the new date is finalized.

Are CCAP and TCCP partner discounts available?

Yes. CCAP and Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) partner discounts are available. Discount amounts and redemption details are to be confirmed. Contact info@allthingsai.org for updates.

Where is the summit held?

The Keystone AI Leadership Summit takes place Wednesday, April 14, 2027 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The venue for the new date is being confirmed; details will be posted here when finalized.

Who is behind the Keystone AI Leadership Summit?

The summit is presented by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP), Splashwire, The AIE Network, and All Things AI — the team behind the Southeast's biggest AI for business conference, which drew 3,400 attendees and sold out in 2026. The training is led by Mark Hinkle, co-founder of All Things AI and publisher of The AIE Network.

How can my organization sponsor the summit?

Sponsorship puts your organization in front of Central Pennsylvania's business, education, and government leaders for a full day. Email info@allthingsai.org about sponsorship opportunities — we’ll follow up with options and availability.

Stay Connected

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