AI that Delivers: Insights from Berks Business Leaders
AI that Delivers: Insights from Berks Business Leaders
AI is everywhere. But what's actually working?
AI is rapidly changing the way businesses operate but what does successful AI adoption actually look like?
Join the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance for AI That Delivers: Insights from Berks Business Leaders, a practical and candid conversation featuring local business leaders who are navigating AI implementation, workforce development, and the opportunities and challenges that come with this rapidly evolving technology.
The morning will feature two engaging panel discussions, followed by an audience Q&A.
Panel 1: Leading into the Future—The Executive Perspective
Hear from senior-level leaders about how they are thinking strategically about AI and what it means for the future of their organizations.
Panelists will explore:
- How is AI shaping their vision and long-term business strategy?
- Are they hiring dedicated AI talent? What does that role look like?
- How are they identifying and evaluating qualified AI professionals?
- Are they using outside AI consultants or partners? How did they find the right expertise?
- How are larger and smaller organizations keeping pace with the rapid evolution of AI?
- What are leaders doing today to prepare their workforce for what comes next?
Move from strategy to implementation and hear directly from businesses using AI to solve real problems.
Panelists will share:
- The business challenge or problem they wanted to solve
- Why AI was the right solution
- How they approached implementation
- What the process looked like from idea to execution
- Challenges, lessons learned, and unexpected outcomes
- The impact AI has had on their organization
- What they would do differently if starting over
We’ll wrap up with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions directly to our panelists and dive deeper into the topics that matter most to their organizations.
Panel 1: Senior-Level Leaders Panelists
Berkshire Systems Group Inc. -Joe Hnatishion, CFO
Customers Bank - Jay Sidhu, CEO
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Reading Bakery Systems -Tremaine Hartranft, VP of Technology Growth & Strategy
Reading Hospital –Dr. Barbera, President & CEO
Panel 2: Case Study Panelists
Berkshire Systems Group Inc.
Customers Bank - Carlos Coto, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
EnerSys – Ahmed Ansari, Finance AI and Automation Developer
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Connect with AI Experts
Throughout the event, AI companies and technology providers will be on-site with vendor tables, giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly with experts, explore solutions, and learn about resources available to help their businesses move forward with AI.
Whether your organization is just beginning to explore AI or already implementing it, this event will provide real insights, practical examples, and actionable ideas you can take back to your business.
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Come hear what Berks County businesses are doing with AI and what’s next.
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Date and Time
Friday Oct 2, 2026
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Location
Redners Event Center
2024 Centre Ave., Reading
Fees/Admission
$45 /GRCA members
$60 /future GRCA members
Printed courtesy of greaterreading.org/ – Contact the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance for more information.
606 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601 – (610) 376-6766 – info@greaterreading.org