June 18, 2025 | 4pm – 9pm | Lancaster Convention Center
Leading the Transformation of Business in Lancaster County!
We’re standing on the brink of the most profound technological transformation in history—one that’s already reshaping business, industries, and the very way we live. Just as past renaissances sparked massive change, today’s advancements—especially in AI and emerging technologies—pioneering new frontiers for growth, collaboration, and human potential. But this transformation isn’t just happening around us—it’s something we’re all part of, and it’s up to us to shape it.
The Lancaster Chamber Annual Dinner is an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration. As technology redefines industries and the way we work, Lancaster County’s business leaders have a rare opportunity—not just to navigate change, but to lead it. This is where groundbreaking ideas spark action, where connections evolve into collaborations, and where the future of our business community is set in motion.
We want you (and your company!) to be part of the evening—to celebrate, inspire, and transform our community as we shape the future of Lancaster County together.
Ticket Sales Open For ALL!
Your tickets include access and two drink tickets for the Gala networking Reception (4pm – 6 pm), dinner & dessert, complimentary wine for the table, AND a captivating program – hearing from an incredible speaker and watching four Lancaster leaders be recognized!
Single Ticket
$250/ea
You can purchase one ticket, multiple tickets, or a table of 10. A table of 10 will be $2,500. Click below to get ore information and instructions on how to purchase your tickets.
The Evening
Gala Reception
(All Attendees) 4pm – 6pm
All attendees of the Annual Dinner are invited to join fellow business and community leaders for a time of networking, hors d’oeuvres and two drinks (on the house!). This opportunity is open to anyone attending with a Bronze or Patron sponsor, as well as anyone who has purchased tickets or is a guest of someone who has purchased tickets. The Gala Reception is sponsored by Wohlsen Construction.
VIP Reception
(Exclusive) 4pm – 6pm
Guests of high level sponsors are invited to join the Chamber’s Board of Trustees and other community & business leaders for this specially ticketed reception. Guests will enjoy networking in an exclusive VIP space, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. The VIP Reception is sponsored by Penn Medicine LGH.
Dinner & Program
6pm – 9pm
As we finish up networking at either of the Receptions, guests will be moved to Freedom Hall to open the evening’s festivities; Enjoy dinner, dessert and complimentary table wine, be inspired by four incredible award recipients, and celebrate Lancaster County. The experience is capped by a nationally recognized keynote speaker delivering a message to inspire and energize our Lancaster County business community!
Meet the Keynote Speaker
Zack Kass
Zack Kass is a futurist, AI thought leader, advisor, keynote speaker, and the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI. With over 15 years of experience in AI, he has led teams at some of the industry’s most influential companies.
As the CEO and founder of ZK.AI Advisory, Zack now works with Fortune 1,000 boardrooms and executive teams—including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen—to help leaders navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Zack’s mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by making the technology both understandable and actionable. He is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers in applied AI, with his insights featured in Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.
Previously, as Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, Zack led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale.
Beyond his advisory work, Zack also supports AI education and research at the University of Virginia. He holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently resides in Santa Barbara, California.
Zack’s keynote will counter the conventional dystopian narrative of AI, sharing a positive vision that offers the potential for game-changing innovation, opportunity, and human potential. In the age of Artificial Intelligence, everything is changing, from how we work to how we create. How can you take advantage of this change to improve your life and career? You will come away understanding how technology will reshape your industry, organization, workforce, and life for the better.
Presenting Sponsor
VIP Reception
Gala Reception
Opening Ceremony
Gold Sponsors
Award Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Wine Sponsor/Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
- Cargas
- Deerin Companies, LLC
- Electron Energy Corporation
- Elizabethtown College
- Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
- Four Seasons Family of Companies
- Franklin & Marshall College
- McKonly & Asbury
- Members 1st Federal Credit Union
- Murray
- Paramount Contracting
- Rhoads Energy
- RLPS Architects
- Simon Lever
Elevate Your Annual Dinner Experience
Discover the Exclusive Benefits of Annual Dinner Sponsorship!
Preferred Seating – Sponsors are seated first—before general ticket holders—ensuring prime views and a premium experience that reflect the value of your support!
Exclusive Brand Visibility – Sponsorship puts your brand front and center with top business and community leaders—decision-makers, industry trailblazers, and key stakeholders—maximizing your impact in the room.
VIP Perks & Access – All sponsors receive complimentary tickets, with higher levels unlocking an upgraded experience at our exclusive VIP Reception.
Stronger Business Connections – Align your brand with the region’s premier business event, gaining valuable exposure and networking opportunities with top industry leaders and key decision-makers.